Welcome to another episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! Josh and Billy (SixBillium) break down the highly anticipated Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2026 hype list. With the event weeks away and Midsummer Scream dropping major details from John Murdy, speculation season is over!

We dive into a critical analysis of the final house and scare zone rankings for HHN Hollywood. We share honest impressions—debating returning IPs, fresh originals, and the layout challenges inherent to Hollywood compared to Orlando. We discuss the single show, critique scare zones, and count down our most and least anticipated houses.

Join us as we explore the new lineup, critique Hollywood's roster, and geek out over Doug Bradley's return to Hellraiser.

Topics Discussed

• Purge: Dangerous Waters: A quick look at the only show announced. We touch on this returning WaterWorld overlay and why it's a predictable anchor for the event.
• Scare Zone Rankings: We rank the six scare zones: Fortnite (Fortnitemares), El Circo De La Muerte, Hackers, Blood Bog, Murder of Crows, and Shriek of the Banshee. We discuss differences between Orlando's sprawling zones and Hollywood's linear "scare-acter" pockets.
• Killer Klowns Return: We discuss the frustrating reality of Killer Klowns from Outer Space returning to Hollywood for the third time, debating if it's a wasted slot.
• Stranger Things Fatigue: We break down our low expectations for Stranger Things 5, reflecting on the lackluster execution of past iterations, especially 2019's "black hallways."
• Music & Artist Houses: A discussion on Ozzy Osbourne's Prince of Darkness and the original Killsiniera (featuring Slash). We debate the hit-or-miss nature of artist-driven houses.
• Terror Tram: We share polarized opinions on the Terror Tram starring Art the Clown, debating if the backlot experience is an elevated regional park attraction or an HHN staple.
• Hellraiser: We geek out over the Hellraiser house, highlighting the exciting news that legendary actor Doug Bradley is officially returning to voice Pinhead.
• Hollywood Originals: We celebrate original concepts bringing fresh blood to the event, with Dead Dead or Deadest and Evil Dead Burn hitting our hype lists, often outshining blockbuster IPs.

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• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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Welcome to another episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! In this episode, Josh and Billy (SixBillium) kick off the speculation season by revealing their highly anticipated HHN 35 Orlando 2026 Haunted House Hype Lists.

On this show, we dive deep into our personal rankings of the 10 announced haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights 35. Josh and Billy share their honest impressions, setting up a competitive new bet to see whose initial hype list aligns closest with our final post-event rankings.

Join us as we break down the first half of our hype lists, geek out over nostalgic returns, and set the stage for an incredible HHN season!

Topics Discussed

• The Hype List Challenge: We introduce our new ranking competition! Whoever's initial hype list is closest to their actual end-of-year house rankings gets a bonus point, adding some high stakes to our HHN 35 expectations.
• Stranger Things 5: We debate the return to Hawkins. Josh shares his franchise fatigue and hopes for a return to a more Amblin-esque adventure style, rather than just another generic blockbuster run-through with skinny boys in spandex.
• Madlands: Caged Cannibals: A critical look at the new post-apocalyptic original house. We discuss the seemingly recycled, mashup facade design—comparing it to past sets like Hellmouth Cemetery and Carnival Graveyard—and hope the house can distinguish itself from a generic scare zone.
• Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness: We share our differing thoughts on music-centric haunted houses. While we know the soundtrack will rock, we debate whether the execution will deliver genuine scares, or if it desperately needed the "Rob Zombie treatment" to succeed.
• Sinners: A deep dive into the vampire adaptation. We discuss the film's muted color tones and heavy narrative focus, debating whether the transition to a live haunted house will feature genuinely terrifying vampires or just Michael B. Jordan lookalikes.
• Evil Dead Burn: We tackle the latest entry in the Evil Dead HHN legacy. We discuss the incredible atmosphere of past iterations and the potential for epic "hero scares" in this new bloody chapter.
• HR Bloodengutz Presents a Halloween Frightacular: We celebrate the nostalgic 2011 representation and the return of the Pumpkin Lord. Plus, a little behind-the-scenes drama surfaces as we bicker over who actually predicted the Slaughter Cinema-style aesthetic first!

Important Links:

• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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Welcome to another episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! Josh and Billy (SixBillium) kick off the season one month before Premium Scream Night.

We dive into newly announced houses, international reveals, and rank the Orlando scare zones. We debate if Hellraiser will translate well to a soundstage and why the 2013 Evil Dead beats the comedic Ash vs Evil Dead. We also critique the Fort Nightmares zone and highlight Universal Japan and Singapore, including the R18-rated Nightmare Isolation.

Join us as we explore the haunted houses, critique returning live shows like Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir, and geek out over our mutual top scare zone pick: the nostalgia-heavy, Cindy-led Sideshow of Decay.

Topics Discussed

• Evil Dead & Hellraiser: A deep dive into the first two house announcements coming to Orlando and Hollywood. We break down our expectations for the gory 2013 Evil Dead iteration, and debate whether Hellraiser will become the "puppet house of the year" or get lost in typical mirror-gag pitfalls.
• The Return of Hollywood Originals: We discuss the awkward (yet Slash-approved!) naming of Dead, Dead or Deadest coming to the Jurassic World queue. We share our hype for the Cedar Fair aesthetic and John Murdy's consistent knack for creating top-tier original concepts.
• The State of Live Shows: We express some fatigue regarding the return of Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir. We debate the necessity of aerial acrobatics over narrative theme park entertainment and beg for a return to HHN-rooted, icon-focused stunt shows.
• International HHN Announcements: We take a global tour to discuss the unique concepts coming to Universal Studios Singapore and Japan. We dive into Singapore's Cursed Collection, On Air, Chatterbox Charlie's Vaudeville Horrors, and the sci-fi Made in Hell XL Robotics. We also touch on Japan's returning Chainsaw Man and share our skepticism regarding their new sensory-deprivation Nightmare Isolation experience.
• Orlando Scare Zone Hype List: We rank all four Orlando scare zones from least to most anticipated. We share our differing thoughts on the highly dramatic Fort Nightmares, express our excitement for the interactive Downtown Clown Town, discuss the inherent limitations of the entrance zone in Infernal Carnival of Nightmares, and crown our mutual number one pick: Sideshow of Decay.

Important Links:

• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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Welcome to another episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! In this episode, Josh reunites with Billy (SixBillium) to celebrate one of the most exciting times of the year: Originals Week. Universal just dropped a massive wave of original house announcements, and we are diving deep into a critical, house-by-house analysis of the official synopses and newly released details.

Topics Discussed

• The "Buy or Sell" Game: We introduce a fun new segment to lock in our official predictions for the year. We debate whether Stranger Things 5 will rank in the top 50% of the franchise's history, speculate on house locations (Fast & Furious queue vs. Sprung Tents), and answer the ultimate question: will an original house take the crown as the best overall haunt of the year?
• Invasion: Alien Abduction: A breakdown of the newly announced sci-fi house. We discuss how this house is completely subverting fan expectations by being played completely straight and serious—a massive departure from the goofy, lighthearted 1950s tone of the 2017 scare zone. We also geek out over the concept of a massive spaceship portrayed through blinding floodlights, flesh-grabbing tentacles, and two brand-new, top-secret scare tactics.
• CyberGoria: This cold, machine-driven future world has us incredibly intrigued. We discuss the unique cyberpunk aesthetic and how Universal plans to use mirror illusions to make a cramped venue feel like an expansive, frozen wasteland. Plus, we break down a "ping-pongy" sound design technique designed to completely misdirect your attention right before a scare.
• Mad Lands: Caged Cannibals: We share our honest, unfiltered impressions of this warring cannibal faction house set in a defunct zoo. While Billy worries the concept feels a bit bland—fearing it might rely too heavily on basic animal costumes and grunts akin to Descendants of Destruction—we debate its potential ties to broader event lore and hidden fan-service elements.
• HR Bloodengutz presents a Halloween Frightacular: The legend returns! We celebrate the incredible news that the original actor from 15 years ago is returning to portray Larry Kurtzberger as he broadcasts a prison escape from Carey, Ohio. We break down the four distinct Halloween genres featured inside—from 1930s black-and-white graveyards to heavy metal gorefests—and debate whether this will deliver gritty, shocking scares or play out like Slaughter Cinema 2.

Important Links:

• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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Welcome to another episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! In this episode, Josh reunites with Billy (SixBillium) to dive into the speculation season and wrap up our retrospective on the past handful of Halloween Horror Nights anniversary events.

On this show, we play our "Buy or Sell" game to tackle the latest rumors buzzing around the community. Josh and Billy share their honest impressions—debating whether we will finally get a Treehouse of Horror experience in Springfield, or if we should expect nothing more than minor clip updates on Fast Food Boulevard/The Simpsons Ride. We also break down the mystery surrounding the Art Deco temple facade near Jurassic World in Hollywood and predict what returning houses will be "substantially modified" or if we'll get straight repeats.

Join us as we explore the rumor mill, analyze the running themes of past anniversary milestones like HHN 30, 25, and 20, and even get wonderfully derailed by some deep SixBillium Simpsons Hit & Run speedrunning lore.

Topics Discussed

• Buy or Sell: Treehouse of Horror: A deep dive into the possibility of a Treehouse of Horror presence at HHN this year. We debate what this might look like, and Billy shares a deep lore cut about his past ambitions as a Simpsons Hit & Run speedrunner.
• The Jurassic World Facade Mystery: We break down the intriguing Art Deco temple/theater facade popping up in Hollywood. From John Murdy's cryptic "popcorn" tweet to the shifting spec maps replacing Jack with a graveyard, we place our bets on whether this will be a Golden Age Hollywood original horror hotel or a secret IP.
• Substantially Modified Returns: We discuss what it means for returning properties like Killer Klowns from Outer Space to be "substantially modified," using past examples to debate whether returning houses will just get a fresh coat of paint or entirely new structural scenes. Spoiler alert: probably repeats!
• Anniversary Event Themes (HHN 30, 25, & 20): We take a trip down memory lane to analyze the trends of the past three major anniversary years. We critique the reliance on mashup "vignette" houses, analyze the lack of an overarching narrative in 2021 compared to 2010, and discuss how Jack the Clown's park integration has evolved over time.

Important Links:

• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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Welcome to another episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! In this episode, Josh reunites with Billy (SixBillium) to get back into our speculation season and break down the exciting, rumor-filled lead-up to Halloween Horror Nights.

On this show, we dive deep into a critical analysis of more announcements and rumors for the upcoming season. Josh and Billy share their honest impressions—debating the thesis that the newly announced Sinners house will translate well to a theme park environment and discussing the challenges of adapting a character-driven action-horror film. We play "Buy or Sell" again to debate whether Hollywood can execute this property better than Orlando, critique the latest changes to the Speculation Maps, and highlight the new special event offerings coming to Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas.

Join us as we explore the newly announced and rumored haunted houses and geek out over a nostalgic recap of the legendary HHN 20 from back in 2010.

Topics Discussed

• Sinners House Reveal: A deep dive into the very first official house announcement for this year. We break down the announced details and play "Buy or Sell" on how this actor-reliant, character-driven house will fare in Orlando versus Hollywood.
• Speculation Map Updates: We discuss the latest major shifts on the spec maps, including Evil Dead becoming an Orlando exclusive, Hollywood getting a Jack and Hollywood Harry mashup house, the rumored return of Hellraiser, and the mysterious DNA strand that has replaced the Buzzcon logo in Orlando.
• Horror Unleashed Special Events: We dive into the news coming out of the new Horror Unleashed experience in Las Vegas. We talk about their highly anticipated special event pipeline through 2027, including an unnamed summer IP event, an Anime horror overlay in May, and a Valentine's Day event.
• HHN 20 Recap: We take a trip down memory lane to recount the milestone HHN 20 event from 2010. We discuss the "New Era of Darkness," Fear himself, and reflect on legendary original concepts like Legendary Truth: The Wyandot Estate, Psychoscareapy: Echoes of Shadybrook, and more.

Important Links:

• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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Welcome to a very special on-location episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! In this episode, Josh and Billy (SixBillium) reunite in person just outside of Universal Studios Hollywood to kick off speculation season. Before heading over to Fan Fest Nights, we hit the park for a daytime Studio Tour and a comprehensive walking tour to break down all the early Halloween Horror Nights construction at Universal Studios Hollywood.

On this show, we dive deep into the very first physical signs of HHN in Hollywood and analyze the rumors attached to them. Josh and Billy share their honest impressions—debating the potential of a Hollywood Harry house, weighing in on the persistent Killer Klowns from Outer Space rumors at the T-Pad location, and pitching our hopes for more varied international horror representation.

Join us as we explore the newly rising facades, critique the potential lineup of IPs, and geek out over what the upcoming season has in store.

Topics Discussed

• Terror Tram & Hollywood Harry: We kick things off with the Terror Tram construction in the Jurassic World extended queue. We break down the new wood structures—including that steepled, Art Deco theater-style facade—and discuss the rumors of a Hollywood Harry "cinema slasher" concept for the house.
• T-Pad Tent & Killer Klowns: We examine the circus tent structure going up at the T-Pad and dive into the rumors of Killer Klowns from Outer Space returning to Hollywood. We share our thoughts on the property.
• Hellraiser & Legacy IPs: We dive into the speculation surrounding Hellraiser finally making an appearance. We discuss the Lament Configuration puzzle box and debate the energy of this year’s rumored legacy IPs, drawing comparisons to past heavy hitters and discussing the potential for an Evil Dead return.
• Dreamworks Theater Overlays: Finally, we look at the Dreamworks Theater space and brainstorm potential late-night shows. After last year's Late Night with Chucky experience, we pitch ideas for what kind of immersive, non-maze entertainment could bring some fresh energy to that side of the park.
• Plenty More: And there's tons of speculation about what we expect and hope to see in the 2026 edition of Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood!

Important Links:

• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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Welcome to another episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! In this episode, Josh is joined by Billy (SixBillium) as they prepare to reunite in the flesh for an upcoming trip to Hollywood for Fan Fest Nights. But before they head to the West Coast, they have plenty of recent theme park adventures and Halloween Horror Nights nostalgia to discuss.

On this show, we dive deep into Billy’s recent trip to Florida, where he scored some incredible vintage HHN props and merchandise at the Lakeland Antique Mall. Josh shares his firsthand experience at the Horror Unleashed experience in Las Vegas, recounting the wild "Feaster Grievings" event and his success in their interactive golden egg hunt. We also introduce a brand-new game format—the HHN Haunt Draft—where we pit Jack the Clown against Dr. Oddfellow to build the ultimate three-house lineup. Finally, we cap things off with a retrospective review of HHN 25, looking back at the highs and lows of the 2015 anniversary year.

Join us as we explore the treasures hidden in Florida antique malls, critique the interactive elements of Las Vegas' newest horror experience, and geek out over a nostalgic recap of the HHN 25 event from over a decade ago.

Topics Discussed

• Our Recent HHN Related Adventures: Billy details his recent visit to this Florida antique mall packed with Universal and Disney theme park history. He shows off his new pickups, including a 2010 "20 Years of Fear" ticket standee, a signed Tribute to Terror comic book from 2023, and a killer Depths of Fear print. Josh breaks down his recent trip to Las Vegas for the Horror Unleashed "Feaster Grievings" event. He describes the interactive golden Easter egg hunt through the warehouse, his Jack keychain prize, and encounters with the terrifying Feaster Bunny.
• The Jack vs. Oddfellow Haunt Draft: We introduce our new snake-draft game! Josh and Billy take turns drafting their ultimate three-house lineups centered around the chaotic lore of Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow. Hear our arguments for drafting houses like Dr. Oddfellow's Twisted Origins, PsychoScareapy: Maximum Madness, Horror Night Nightmares, and a surprise 3D pick from Universal Studios Singapore.
• HHN 25 Recap: We take a trip back to 2015 to dissect Halloween Horror Nights 25. We share our candid thoughts on the 25th-anniversary event, discussing why it felt like a mixed bag, the somewhat "Marvelized" or corporate shifts in the event's tone, and how it set the stage for the modern era of HHN.

Important Links:

• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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Welcome to another episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! In this episode, Josh reunites with Billy (SixBillium) to kick off speculation season and break down the exciting, rumor-filled lead-up to Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Orlando.

On this show, we dive deep into a critical analysis of the very first announcements and rumors for the upcoming season. Josh and Billy share their honest impressions—debating the thesis that the highly anticipated Jack and Oddfellow: Chaos and Control house will substantially advance the lore of two of Universal's most iconic characters. We discuss the introduction of our new "Buy or Sell" game format, critique the controversial ticket changes expanding Premium Scream Night, and highlight the wild new holiday offerings coming to Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas.

Join us as we explore the newly announced haunted houses, critique the changing landscape of event ticketing, and geek out over a nostalgic recap of the HHN 30 event from five years ago.

Topics Discussed

• Jack and Oddfellow: Chaos and Control: A deep dive into the very first official house announcement for HHN 2026. We break down the unique three-part narrative structure exploring Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow's origins, and debate whether teaming them up will result in a top-three house this year.
• The Role of the Icons: We debate whether the Icons will have a larger presence this year compared to 2021, and discuss the rumored Infernal Carnival of Nightmares.
• The Return of Killer Klowns: We discuss the persistent rumor that Killer Klowns from Outer Space is returning to Hollywood for a third time in seven years. We share our differing opinions on the IP, debating whether the Hollywood execution justifies another repeat.
• Horror Unleashed's Feaster Bunny: We dive into the wild news coming out of the new Horror Unleashed experience in Las Vegas. We talk about the upcoming Easter-themed event and the interactive "Easter egg hunt" maze concept that has us incredibly intrigued.
• HHN 30 Recap: We take a trip down memory lane to recount our experiences at HHN 30 from five years ago. We discuss our initial disappointments with the Icons: Captured house, critique its "museum" feel, and reflect on classic original concepts like Welcome to Scarey, Legendary Truth, and Case Files Unearthed.

Important Links:

• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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Welcome to another episode of the HHNGraveyard Show! In this episode, Josh reunites with Billy (SixBillium) to travel across the globe to Osaka and break down the unique, massive, yet slightly disjointed Halloween Horror Nights 2025 event at Universal Studios Japan.

On this show, we dive deep into a critical analysis of an event that brings a completely different flavor of Universal's horror to Japan. Josh and Billy share their honest impressions—debating the thesis that USJ's HHN feels more like a scattered showcase of IPs and events tailored to Japanese clientele rather than a cohesive Halloween experience. We discuss the heavy reuse of houses from previous years, critique the insanely crowded park conditions, and highlight the incredibly unique Street Zombies and synchronized dancing that set this international event apart.

Join us as we explore the haunted houses, critique the confusing layout of the scare zones, and geek out over wild moments like a giant 8-foot Chucky and the legendary Japanese zombie dances.

Topics Discussed

• A Showcase, Not a Cohesive Event: We discuss our thesis that the Universal Studios Japan event functions more like a scattered product showcase than a traditional, unified Halloween event. We also express our disappointment with the heavy reuse of attractions from previous years.
• Chucky's Carnival of Chaos: A deep dive into the returning 3D house. We break down the unique T-split pulsing system and the distinct lack of aggressive scare actors compared to the States. We also geek out over that unforgettable 8-foot-tall Chucky puppet chasing guests out of the exit.
• Zombie Factory of Fear: We explore this original, sci-fi-heavy Japanese haunted house. We discuss the interactive touch panels that dictate the scares and the "Brain Rot" serum storyline. We break down the epic finale featuring a zombie breaking out of a massive test tube.
• The Stage Shows: A look at the unique sit-down experiences offered in Osaka. This includes the Kate makeup presentation featuring the Witch of No. 18 and the wildly popular Hami-Kuma main stage show that guests wait hours to see.
• Street Zombies & Zombie de Dance: We dive into the massive, prop-less Japanese scare zones that are packed shoulder-to-shoulder with guests. We talk about the distinct monster tribes and the incredible synchronized dancing where up to half of the crowd stops to join in on the choreography.

Important Links:

• Billy's Channel: SixBillium– Link
• HHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.com
• House Rankings: HHNH2H.com
• HHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyard

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