Hollywood Horror Nerds podcast

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The summer at Camp Crystal Lake finally draws to a close, and the Nerds are back to discuss the final Jason Vorhees adventures. Starting with Jason Goes to Hell and closing with the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot - with some side adventures to go to space and battle one particular dream demon in the middle - they review the best and worst of the last four Jason movies. All the survivors, the victims, the Jasons, and of course... the kills. Get your smores ready, pull up next to the campfire, and try to survive the experience... Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.…

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Jason-Fest Part II: The Zombie Era 1:24:20

há 11 weeks1:24:20

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Just when you thought it was safe in the woods - 2024 hits you with a second Friday the 13th, and the Nerds are back with another Camp Crystal Lake bonanza! Climb out of the water and join them at the next camp meeting, where they'll break down the best and the worst of the series from Jason Lives to Jason Takes Manhattan. You just can't keep a good killer down... and we're talking survivors, Jasons, movies, and of course - kills! Rated explicit for descriptions of some violent scenes.…

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Three Legends of Sleepy Hollow 1:11:04

há 18 weeks1:11:04

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The Hollywood Horror Nerd's Halloween Special is here, and this year we're going all the way to the East Coast to pay a visit to the Township of Sleepy Hollow. Undead Ed and Alvaro, the Headless Podcaster, break down one of Ed's all time favorite stories in three different formats - the original 1820 Washington Irving short story, the animated Disney version appearing in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad from 1949, and the 1999 Tim Burton live action Sleepy Hollow film. So pull up a chair at the von Tassel Halloween Party, and cup your hot cider tight as we take you a journey frought with autumnal bliss and Headless Horsemen. Happy Halloween - and stay scared out there!…

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Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024: The Review 1:37:19

há 21 weeks1:37:19

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It's finally here! The Nerds have hit Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights event for 2024 - and they have a lot to say about it. What mazes surprised us - in good ways or in bad ways? What IPs delivered, and which ones should have stayed at home? Was the Leatherface Family BBQ as good as it was 4 years ago? And did we really need more Purge? You have questions, and in this extra long episode, the Nerds have answers. Undead Ed and his Zombie Super Soldier Assistant, Alvaro, give you spoiler free impressions of every maze for those still deciding whether or not to go, then dive deep into the analysis of every maze, show, and even a scarezone or two to show you what had them screaming with delight and what had them running for the exits. This is the big one - don't miss it! Rated explicit for descriptions of some violent scenes.…

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Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Final Hype List + Tips and Tricks 1:11:05

há 26 weeks1:11:05

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After a year of speculation, everything for Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights has finally been announced - and with the event starting this weekend, the Nerds are just in time to deliver you one final preview. Are Ghostbusters, the Weeknd, Insidious, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre big enough IPs to headline the event? Could an original maze obtain the coveted Maze of the Year title? Is Late Night with Chucky a good idea or a great idea? Not content to merely cover the attractions on offer this year, the Nerds go a step further and examine the different themed dining options available in the park - and, in a very special segment, open the Nerd Knowledge Bank to share their exclusive tips and tricks to make sure your Horror Nights experience is the best it can be! Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.…

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Midsummer Screams and Fright Fest Dreams 1:30:24

há 30 weeks1:30:24

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The Nerd return with an extra long episode to recap an epic week of announcements! After attending the Midsummer Scream Convention, we have thoughts on the upcoming slate of Southern California pro haunts. Is the addition of new scare zones going to be enough to lift an uninspiring slate of IP houses at Horror Nights? Is the Legacy of Leatherface a must see attraction, or another retread of past gories? Is going all female for Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines injecting fresh ideas into old IP, or is it a new coat of paint on the same old thing? And with Universal resting on their laurals, do Knott's Scary Farm and Six Flag's Fright Fest Extreme have a shot at the king this year? You'll have to listen to find out! Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.…

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HHN Episode 10 - The Horror Nerds do Vegas! 1:00:52

há 31 weeks1:00:52

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After taking some time off, Undead Ed and Alvarowise the Dancing Clown are back to bring you all the news, speculation, and discussion EXCLUSIVELY for Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights that you've been dieing to hear. First, they break down all the new announcements since their last recording - including Insidious: The Further, Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, and Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines as headlining mazes. Are these IPs going to get the coveted Horror Nerds thumbs up, or is this year shaping up to be a ghastly let down? Then, just when you think you've had all the Horror Discussion you can handle, the Nerds recap a recent trip to horror attractions in Las Vegas, detailing their experiences with Tom Develin's Monster Museum, Sliced Pizza, and Escape IT. Did these excursions leave them screaming with terrified delight, or was the real horror how quickly your spending money disappears at video poker? Rated Explicit for discussion of some violent scenes that may be inappropriate for younger viewers. This episode was recorded prior to Midsummer Scream 2024.…

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Jason-Fest Part I: The Classics 59:05

há 36 weeks59:05

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This summer, the Nerds are getting out of the city and headed to rural New Jersey to oversee the grand re-opening of Camp Crystal Lake. Join Counselor's Ed and Alvaro as we delve deep into the first four Friday the 13th movies, breaking down our favorite kills, characters, Jasons, and films of the series' "classic" era. Just be sure you don't wander off during Camp Orientation - you never know who's out there in the woods... Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.…

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HHN Episode 9 - A Quiet Place and Ticket Breakdown 38:33

há 37 weeks38:33

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The Nerds return to cover breaking news as Halloween Horror Nights 24 has finally announced a house for Hollywood! But is A Quiet Place going to bring the scares this year? We break down our initial reactions and some of our hopes for the house. Then, we cover the annoucements of tickets on sale and examine the different tiers of ticket options available for the event, explaining our experiences with each tier, what you can expect from the experience that each offers you, and everything that's covered on the RIP tour. Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.…

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HHN Episode 8 - Does Horror Nights need to be Horrific? 35:48

há 42 weeks35:48

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In this bonus mini-episode, Undead Ed and Alvaro MacLane sit down to debate the latest hotbed issue in the Horror Nights community: do mazes need to be scary to be good? Can Horror Nights still be fun without the scares? And does a property need to be a horror movie to have a home at the event? Along the way, they discuss the untapped Horror Nights potential for Ghostbusters, Fallout, and even - Harry Potter? Pull up a chair, light your fireplace, and enjoy our first fireside debate! Rated explicit for discussion of some violent and intense scenes that may be inappropriate for younger listeners.…

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HHN Episode 7 - Speculation Map 2.0, Spooky Swap Meet, and the Top 20 Horror Continues! 1:36:18

há 44 weeks1:36:18

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The nerds' regularly scheduled episode is interrupted by breaking news, as they break down Horror Night Nightmare's new Speculation Map 2.0 for Universal Studio Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2024. What's the same, what's new, what's exciting, what's disappointing, what rumors have weight behind them and what are shots in the dark - we break it all down. Then, the Nerds kickoff Halfway to Halloween properly by discussing their visit to the Heritage Park Spooky Swap Meet, discussing the event, reviewing the ghastly items they purchased, and even opening a mystery box live on air. Along the way, they find time to discuss the true horror of any Los Angeles event - finding parking. Finally, they return to their Top 20 All Time Horror countdown, adding Jaws, Hellraiser, and Silence of the Lambs to the lineup. It's all happening in this episode - not to be missed! Rated explicit for discussion of some violent and intense scenes that may be inappropriate for younger listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.…

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HHN Episode 6 - Spring Speculations and the Studio Tour Turns 60 1:00:25

há 45 weeks1:00:25

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Spring is in the air, and horror is on the Nerd's minds as speculation season ramps up. But first, they discuss the updates Universal is bring to the Hollywood park before the crush of the summer season, focused around celebrating the Studio Tour's 60th Anniversary, including photo ops at a much loved Horror Nights locale. Then, the Nerds tackle the first speculation map of the year and provide their updated speculations for this year's Horror Nights. Is the return of Michael Myers inevitable? Is the dream of a Gremlins house still alive? Is this the year that Horror Nights goes full 80s? Listen and find out! Rated explicit as some discussions of violent scenes may be too intense for younger listeners.…

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HHN Episode 5 - Universal Studios Hollywood Attractions and Scream 1:21:00

há 51 weeks1:21:00

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This month, the Nerds hit the pavement and walk you through the myriad attractions of Universal Studios Hollywood operating during the day and at Horror Nights, along with their impressions of the overall state of the park. After helping you with your trip planning, they dive back into the realm of Horror by hitting the next list on Undead Ed's Top 20 All Time Horror Movie Ranking, sinking their teeth into Wes Craven's 90s nightmare Scream. Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.…

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(Mini) Episode 4.5 - 2024 Horror Movie Preview 27:33

há 1 year27:33

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A double dose of the nerds this month as Undead Ed and your ghoulish ticketmaster Alvaro return to break down the 2024 horror movie lineup. With a slate headlined by heavy hitters like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, A Quiet Place: Day One, Imaginary, Smile 2, Terrifier 3, and Nosferatu, you're sure to find something that makes you mark a date on the calendar to hit the theater. So pop some popcorn, grab a seat in the front row, and let the Nerds preview a year of thrills and chills at the box office. Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes and films that may be too intense for younger listeners.…

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Episode 4 - Top 20 All Time Horror Movies: #20 and #19 1:32:10

há 1 year1:32:10