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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.