Happy new years, boys and ghouls! Undead Ed is joined by the latest escapee from Hawkin's National Laboratory, Aleven, to discuss what's been on everyone's mind this holiday season - the 2026 Halloween Horror Nights lineup at Universal Studios Hollywood. With a new Holiday Speculation map dropping from Horror Nights Insiders, it's time to take another look at our initial speculation, with a few big surprises. Are Art, Pennywise, Hollywood Harry, and Jack going to make 2026 the Year of the Clown? Are we doomed to forever wander through yet another Latin Monsters maze in Universal Plaza year after year? Will Ed and Al regret their fervent promises of Stranger Things 5 coming to Horror Nights? You'll need to listen to find out. But stay tuned after the speculation to hear our New Years Resolutions, both for ourselves, for Horror Nights, and for Universal Studios. It's all happening - now, now, now!

Post Halloween blues got you down? The Horror Nerds are here with the cure for what ails you - an extra stuffed episode breaking down our wild, unfounded speculation for next years Fan Fest Nights and Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood! Drawing on our deep, first hand expertise in Horror Nights, Undead Ed's impressive fandom knowledge, the Nerds, and wishful thinking, we bring you the hottest, wildest speculation around. Will K-Pop Demon Hunters make Fan Fest Golden? Have we finally seen the last of the Purge at Horror Nights? Does Star Trek have what it takes for an encore Fan Fest performance? Should you be breaking out the champagne for Hollywood Harry's triumphant return? Hit play to find out!

It's here... The blockbuster review of Southern California's biggest Halloween haunt by the one, the only, the Hollywood Horror Nerds! After a year of speculation and the hype running hot, can this year's Horror Night's meet expectations? Will Terrifier leave our hosts screaming in terror or shrugging in disappointment? Can Jason UN1V3RSE capture the horrific slasher vibe of Friday the 13th Part IV and Part VI, or is it more of a Jason X and Jason Goes to Hell? Can M3GAN redeem herself for M3GAN 2.0 in her new role as Terror Tram host? Is Fallout setting our world on fire or sending us back to the main menu? And most importantly - is the Yum Yum Deviled Egg better than whatever that Gelatinous Cube was at Fan Fest? The wait's over, folks - tune in and all your questions will be answered!

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With all information announced and speculation season formally closed, the Nerds are back to give you an in depth preview of EVERYTHING coming to Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights in 2025. From the assortment of post-apocalyptic Fallout inspired food offerings, to a roaming Art the Clown ensuring that nowhere in the park is safe, to Jason Vorhees' triumphant return to Camp Crystal Lake in the Jason UN1V3RSE house, or the Jim Henson company bringing Freddy Fazbear's Pizzaria to life, it's all right here. Be ready for the treats, the tricks, the screams, and the rest of it; food, scare zones, shows, and houses from A-Z. Your last chance to get ready before the event!

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Your favorite horror attractions podcast is back! The Nerds take a much needed break from the chaos of Midsummer Scream 2025 to break down the whirlwind of Halloween Horror Night announcements over the last two months. Undead Ed and Artvaro the Clown dive headfirst into what might be the most ambitious Halloween Horror Nights lineup in years - but is ambition enough? Universal is breaking out the big guns for this year, with Camp Crystal Lake's own Jason Vorhees long awaited return with Jason Universe, Terrifier's Art the Clown bringing his own unique style of extreme violence, Five Nights at Freddy's nightmare animatronics representing a new generation of horror icons, and Fallout looking to prove a horror maze doesn't need to terrify to succeed. But can retreads like Poltergeist, the Horrors of Blumhouse, and Scarecrow the Reaping fill out the event - even if the later has new music by Slash? Is combing the WWE and Horror Nights in the Horror of the Wyatt Sicks a stroke of creative genius or a desperate attempt at cross promotion - or worse, a house targeted for the Orlando crowd? Only one things for sure - you can't afford to miss this episode!

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The Nerds are back with a deep dive into Universal Studios Hollywood's Fan Fest Nights! Join us as we explore the immersive worlds of Star Trek, Back to the Future, and Dungeons and Dragons. Did the attractions live up to the hype, or were there areas for improvement? From the intricate set designs to the engaging performances, we break down what worked and what didn't. Plus, hear our thoughts on the food, crowd management, and what we'd love to see in future events. Whether you're a Trekkie, a time-travel enthusiast, or a fantasy fan, this episode has something for everyone!

The Hollywood Horror Nerds are back, broadcasting from Dr. Frankenstein's lab to bring you the latest on Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights! In this special episode, Undead Ed and Alvaro Stein dive into the most tantalizing rumors for the upcoming season. From the potential return of fan-favorite mazes to new, spine-chilling experiences, the Nerds rate their excitement and speculate on what might be in store. Will the Terrifier maze make its debut, or will we see a resurgence of classic horror icons?

The discussion heats up as they pop over to Las Vegas and explore Universal Horror Unleashed, a permanent horror attraction promising immersive experiences. But will it be worth taking time away from other premier Vegas attractions? Plus, they delve into the buzz around Epic Universe in Orlando, with its groundbreaking rides and themed lands that might just tip the scales in Universal's favor, including a permanent home for Universal Monsters. Tune in for discussion that promises to thrill and chill!

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The Nerds are BACK with the launch of Season 2 covering an all new nightly event at Universal Studios Hollywood! All the Universal Studios Nights with none of the Halloween or Horror, Universal Fan Fest Nights presents itself as an immersive journey into the worlds of Back to the Future, Star Trek, Dungeons and Dragons, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Harry Potter, and Super Mario - but what is it really? After carefully combing through previews and leaks, the Nerds draw upon their expertise in all things Universal Hollywood Events to give you the most accurate picture of what this mysterious event is you're going to find anywhere!

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