Starting December 9, Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail (a independent horror-themed attraction in Plant City) will host a spooky Christmas event! Sir Henry’s Haunted Christmas will include two trails, laser tag, multiple escape games, and live entertainment. We got to see a special media preview of this event, and we are SO EXCITED to tell you about it. So…

We're not done talking about HHN 31 just yet! On today's episode, join us as we discuss what we believe to be the pros and cons of the event. What should be changed in order for HHN 32 to be even stronger than 31? What should stay the same? Tune in to find out! Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hunguponhorror Facebook: https://www.…

Halloween Horror Nights 31 might be over, but there’s still plenty to discuss! Tune in to find out our final house rankings, scare zone thoughts, and what we loved most about HHN 31. After that, we dive right into HHN 32 news and cover the first announcement for next year's event - a Chucky house based on the Syfy series. You might want to settle i…

We’re back from HHN Hollywood, and we have SO MUCH to share! Join us as we discuss all eight houses, the terror tram, and California’s scare zones. Of course, stay tuned to the end of the episode for our final rankings of this West Coast event. Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hunguponhorror Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hung…

We’re headed to Hollywood to check out Halloween Horror Nights 2022! Join us as we break down our hype lists - including all eight houses and the terror tram. California, here we come! Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hunguponhorror Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hunguponhorror Email: hunguponhorror@gmail.com Where To Find Kry…

It’s two topic Tuesday! In this episode, Krysti and Jonathan will first rank all ten house facades for HHN 31. Afterward, they get to talk to Ashely and Daniel from Tales of Terror Haunted Attraction. This relatively new addition to the Orlando spooky scene is known for its character interaction and creative storytelling. We are so excited to learn…

There are changes afoot! We’ve already noticed several alterations to HHN 31’s haunted houses. From an enhanced soundtrack in The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare to an increased number of Draculas in Universal Monsters: Legends Collide, there’s a lot to discuss. Join us as we examine all the nitty gritty details - the good, the bad, and the somewhere…

Halloween Horror Nights 31 is finally here! With 5 scare zones, 10 haunted houses, and 2 live shows; there’s a lot to digest and discuss. Join Jonathan and Krysti as they examine their opening weekend reactions to HHN 31 and all its gory attractions. And don’t forget to hang around to hear our current house rankings! Where To Find Us: Insta: @hungu…

It’s HHN 31 hype list time! In this episode, Jonathan and Krysti celebrate the final days before opening night by counting down their most anticipated houses, zones, and live shows. Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hunguponhorror Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hunguponhorror Where To Find Jonathan: Twitter: @BuzzColaMan1 Where…

Hooray for Hollywood! Last week we learned the remaining houses, scare zones, and live entertainment options coming to the California event - and they are EXCITING! Join Jonathan and Krysti as they dive into the good, the great, and the ehhhh. What’s your most anticipated house for HHN 2022? Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hungup…

The final announcement for 2022 is here, and it’s a lot bigger than Lil’ Boo! Halloween Horror Nights gave us all six remaining houses, five brand new scare zones, two live shows, and…. an actual icon, perhaps?? If that’s not enough, there’s construction updates, Hollywood rumors, and so much more to discuss. Join Krysti and Jonathan as they dive i…

In our third and final installment of the HHN 2021 Orlando vs Hollywood comparisons, we’re going deep….into the heart of Texas! That’s right! It’s time to discuss the much-debated Texas Chainsaw Massacre haunted house. Will Hollywood’s take on the original movie reign supreme? Or will Orlando’s mash-up approach take the winner’s title? Listen in to…

We’re less than ONE MONTH AWAY from opening night, and there’s a lot of Halloween Horror Nights news to cover! Last weekend’s Midsummer Scream brought us a new California house announcement, an intriguing teaser, and more details about the West Coast’s Legends Collide. Closer to home, Horror Night Nightmares released their final speculation map for…

It’s official! The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare was just announced for Halloween Horror Nights. In this episode, we’ll discuss everything we know about the gore-filled, music-themed haunt as well as the newly announced HHN mobile game and the release of Frequent Fear Passes! Watch the released preview for The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare: https:/…

Join Krysti and Jonathan as they talk with Horror Nights Archives all about their newest project - a digital recreation of the Case Files Unearthed: Legendary Truth HHN House from Halloween Horror Nights 30! Make sure to click the link down below to experience it for yourself! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR5gizx-8_4 Where To Find Horror Nights …

In our second HHN house comparison episode, we’re exploring The Haunting of Hill House - a Netflix IP house centered on a literally evil mansion and its many ghostly victims. Join us as we put Hollywood's and Orlando's takes on this IP up against each other to see who will come out on top! Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hungupon…

The Horrors of Blumhouse Volume 3 is coming to Halloween Horror Nights, featuring two films: Freaky and The Black Phone. Join Jonathan and Krysti as they discuss the new announcement, a brand new Horror Night Nightmares speculation map, and some interesting news from SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream! Read more about Halloween Horror Nights’ Blumhou…

Halloween, the 1978 horror classic, has been announced as the second HHN house for both Orlando and Hollywood! Join Krysti and Jonathan as they go over the possible differences between both versions, give their thoughts on Michael Myers' return, and read aloud some listener opinions on this Halloween Horror Nights announcement! Read more about this…

There are a lot of rumors to discuss for both coast’s Halloween Horror Nights events, including Hollywood's famous Killer Klowns from Outer Space tent being spotted, connected scarezones and a traditional Halloween theme for Orlando's event being talked about by the HHN community, and more! Join Jonathan and Krysti as they break down the latest new…

In preparation for announcement season, Howl-O-Scream Orlando has dropped 26 not-so-helpful clues (text and picture) onto their website. Indicating 2022’s haunted houses, scare zones, live shows, open attractions, and refreshing bars; these hints are (currently) our best window into the upcoming event! Join Jonathan and Krysti as they break down ea…

After a few false starts, it’s FINALLY announcement season! Debuting on both coasts, Universal Monsters: Legends Collide features an epic battle between The Wolf Man, The Mummy, and Dracula. In this episode, Krysti and Jonathan will discuss everything we know about the story and potential house scenes (including some juicy details revealed by John …

So many HHN rumors, so little time. In this episode, we’ll discuss the latest gossip about houses, streets, and other facets of both the Orlando and Hollywood vents. New IP’s? Original theories? And is a new icon really coming to Florida? Stay tuned as we speculate wildly with semi-educated guesses! Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter:…

We’re still waiting for a real Halloween Horror Nights announcement, but the rumor mill is running strong! Join Krysti and Jonathan as they discuss the newest online rumblings. Afterward, we’ll break down our top 5, all-time favorite house facades! But be warned; some of them might surprise you! Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hu…

Version 2 of Horror Night Nightmares’ HHN speculation maps for both Hollywood and Orlando have dropped! What’s changed? What’s the same? And what are our most anticipated (and dreaded) house possibilities? Join us as we discuss them with Hackerman Joe! As always, remember that speculation maps are just what they sound like - speculation. A lot can …

In our first comparison episode, we’re exploring The Bride of Frankenstein Lives - a Universal Monsters Halloween Horror Nights house continuing the story of the monster and his mate. We’ll discuss what we liked and what we didn’t about both California’s and Florida’s versions of this original plotline. Which iteration did you prefer? Let us know o…

While we wait for more Halloween Horror Nights announcements, let’s reminisce about last year’s event - HHN 30! In this episode, Krysti and Jonathan will name their top favorite moments (and some honorable mentions) from each of the ten houses - from Beetlejuice to Wicked Growth. Reach out to us on social media (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) @H…

FINALLY! We have an official, albeit fairly nebulous, announcement for HHN 31! Today we get to discuss haunt season calendars, food options, merchandise releases, announced attraction counts, and the thing everyone’s talking about - the tagline. “Never Go Alone?” Haven’t we heard that somewhere before? Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitt…

The first official Spec Maps for HHN 31 and HHN 2022 are here (Thank you, Horror Night Nightmares)! In this episode, Jonathan and Krysti are joined by Hackerman Joe to discuss both Hollywood’s and Orlando’s expected lineups. A lot can change between now and haunt season, but for now let’s examine the exciting, the surprising, and the crossing-our-f…

Join Krysti and Jonathan as they discuss possible houses that might come to HHN 31 (Orlando) and HHN 2022 (Hollywood) this year, including one that has already split the Horror Nights fandom in two - a house based on The Weeknd. Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hunguponhorror Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hunguponhorror Leave…

Let’s talk about Scare Zones! In today’s episode, Jonathan is joined by HHN365’s Duff to discuss the zones of year’s past: what worked, what didn’t, and what they hope to see at Halloween Horror Nights 31! Check out HHN365 on all podcasting platforms! Twitter: @hhn365 Instagram: @hhn365 Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hunguponhor…

Have you ever been soooo stoked for an HHN house, just to realize that it falls a little flat? Or did you internally groan at a house announcement, but later add it to your favorites list? In this episode, Jonathan and Krysti discuss their most surprising (and disappointing) IP houses of all time! Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @…

In this episode, Krysti and Jonathan discuss the movie Child’s Play - the original installment in the Chucky franchise. With two diametrically opposing opinions (and a pair of killer tap shoes), they will break down the movie’s story, effects, characters and more! Will Chucky be your friend ‘til the end? Tune in to find out! ​​Where To Find Us: Ins…

Have you ever wished that Valentine’s Day could feel a bit more like Halloween? Well, you’re in luck! Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail Love’s Revenge returns this weekend (Feb 11-12). In this episode, Krysti and Jonathan explore this spooky Valentine’s event - featuring two haunts, laser tag, an escape room, and more! It’s a perfectly horrifying option fo…

We have a question. Do you like the original Scream movie? Krysti and Jonathan sure do! But does the newest installment in the Scream timeline (Scream 5) live up to the hype and excitement? Join us for a discussion about our detailed thoughts on the film, its characters, its kills, and of course the biggest question of all: Who is Ghostface? Where …

Even though it's only January, that won't stop us from making our Halloween Horror Nights 31 “wish list!” (Okay, it’s a little more advanced than that!). In this episode, we’ll talk about our wishes for original stories, IP houses, and operational changes we’d like to see come to the event. Do you have a favorite movie or original story you’d like …

It really is the most wonderful time of the year as Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail debuts its FIRST EVER Christmas event! Join Jonathan as he explores two spooky trails (Krampusnacht and A Christmas Haunting), laser tag, axe throwing, and even an elf-ish escape room! What an awesome holiday happening! Episode Links Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail Website: htt…

And just like that…. it’s over! In this special wrap-up episode, Jonathan and Krysti deal with their HHN grief by discussing their overall thoughts on the event and final house rankings- including a combo list of all the Florida AND California houses! Join us in saying goodbye to HHN30! Where To Find Us: Insta: @hunguponhorror Twitter: @hunguponhor…

We finally got to check out HHN Hollywood's 2021 event after months of planning! Was it as good as we were hoping? SPOILER ALERT: It was actually even better. In addition to our overall thoughts on the event, we also talk a bit about what we experienced during the daytime at Universal Studios Hollywood (including the Secret Life of Pets attraction)…

Wow! What a great weekend exploring local attraction, Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail and horror convention, Fantasm Orlando! Join us as we discuss all the terrifyingly wonderful things about these events, and why you should consider a visit. Don’t forget to follow the links below to check out pictures and more information! Episode Links: Sir Henry’s Hau…

Today Jonathan and Krysti chat with Michael Matson; career magician, skilled storyteller, and paranormal enthusiast; to discuss the upcoming Longwood Haunted History Tours! Using a little bit of history, a touch of illusion, and lots of ghost stories; these tours take guests on a dynamic journey through each room of the Bradlee-McIntyre house - sea…

Haunt fans, rejoice! Spooky season is here, and it just keeps getting better! Over the last week, we got to preview both Scream N’ Stream, a drive-through horror adventure, and Carnies of Devil’s Bayou, a home haunt by the people that brought you Santa’s Slaughterhouse last December. Join us for a spoiler-free discussion of our experiences, need-to…

Halloween Horror Nights 30 is only in its second week, but we are savoring every moment we can. Join Krysti and Jonathan as they list off some things that they are LOVING from this year’s event, including houses, atmosphere, and other awesomeness that makes HHN so unique. SPOILER ALERT! Read about Krysti’s House Rankings: https://orlandodecoded.com…

Halloween Horror Nights 30 is here! In this episode, we talk our opening weekend reactions, Krysti’s first experience with Stay n’ Scream and Express Passes, and of course, our haunted house rankings! Join us for a detailed (and spoiler-full) discussion. Read about Krysti’s House Rankings: https://orlandodecoded.com/2021/09/04/our-halloween-horror-…

This week, we chat with Ricky Glore - writer, co-director, and actor in an upcoming indie horror film, “All Your Friends Are Dead.” We’ll discuss the movie, Ricky’s stand-up career, and our general feelings about life, art, children, and more! Plus, find out how you can support the completion of ALL YOUR FRIENDS ARE DEAD! Visit the All Your Friends…

We’re headed to California! Help us plan our night at Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights as we discuss our hype list for shows, scare zones, and of course - all the haunted attractions at the West Coast event. We only have one evening, so let’s set priorities, people! Do you have a comment or question? Want to add to the discussion? Email us at hu…

Universal Orlando has released all the gory details for the upcoming HHN30 house, zone, and show line up, and we are here to dissect all of it! Join Krysti and Jonathan as they discuss their ranked hype lists. Be warned! Some of our picks will surprise you! Or maybe all of them... who knows? Do you have a comment or question? Want to add to the dis…

Join Jonathan as he talks with Suzy about her various experiences as a Scareactor. Suzy has worked during Halloween Horror Nights 28 in The Horrors of Blumhouse haunted house and HHN Lite (2020) in The Bride of Frankenstein Lives! haunted house. What's the difference between working at HHN Lite vs. a full Halloween Horror Nights event? Tune in to f…

It’s an anniversary party and EVERYONE’S INVITED - all the past HHN Icons that is! Jack the Clown, the Storyteller, Director, Chance, and many more will make a triumphant return in HHN Icons: Captured! We’re so excited to experience the FIRST EVER joint house between all of these original characters. Plus, we discuss the release of Frequent Fear Pa…

We’ve got some exciting Horror Nights updates with TWO house announcements for California and SCARE ZONE CONSTRUCTION in Florida! Join us as we discuss all the news, gossip, and our theories on what “Seek and Destroy” will ultimately mean. PLUS more updates for Howl-O-Scream Orlando and Scream n’ Stream! Episode Links: Howl-O-Scream Updates: https:…

HHN released twice the terror with a DOUBLE ANNOUNCEMENT! Get ready to escape Leatherface and his questionable food choices in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre before helping the monster fix her mate in the Bride of Frankenstein Lives! These houses will be featured at both the California and Florida event, and we are so ready to discuss all the nitty-gr…