This threads off to a great start.
Hereditary was a descent horror film but I feel like I’m the only one who just doesn’t care to see it as a house. Except for the end and maaaaaybe the “headbang” scene, there’s virtually no potential for it to be an interesting house. If you REALLY pushed creatively, you could, in theory, make it work, but at the end of the day, I don’t think it’s worth it. I’d rather have an original house that takes inspiration from the ending as Legacy suggested.
Edit - @Chris Galindo I think it could. It’s about the same level of Creepshow, Klowns, Suspiria, TrT, Black Christmas, and movies like that.
Black Christmas ain't happening. Anything Blumhouse cross it off. Also the Halloween 2018 isn't happening. Miramax situation still hasn't changed.Oh speaking of, Black Christmas feels like something that could pad out a lineup. Granted, the timing is very inopportune for 2020 and the buzz just isn't there yet for the new remake, but now that the rightsholders are working with Uni, that feels like something they could toss in.
EDIT: I think H5 is the last Halloween that's not owned by the guys that own 2018. I've been hoping for a while that Miramax/Dimension relations get a reset (how many times have they been bought now?), but who knows if the new management is gonna be more amenable.
I wonder how much we’ll be able to map our speculation alongside Orlando. It’s an anniversary year and there seems to be a lot of talk around Orlando doing some throwback stuff and bringing back some old favs. I feel like the lineups will diverge a fair amount in 2020, even more than usual. Not saying that ST is an example of that, necessarily—an IP of that magnitude that would have to go to both places. But maybe this is a year where we see Murdy do some kinda obscure IPs (People Under the Stairs???) while Orlando does spooky dentist office or screamtown or whatever.I really, really, REALLY hope ST won't be back next year. They're saying over in the Orlando spec. thread that it's not likely to return after the reception from their house so I hope it won't be back over here.
Remember the originals scored very high this year. Pandora and Holidayz were in the top 3! I think we will likely see at least three originals next year and almost guaranteed no less than two. I don't think we're going to see Murdy resort to really obscure IPs or rehash other properties.I wonder how much we’ll be able to map our speculation alongside Orlando. It’s an anniversary year and there seems to be a lot of talk around Orlando doing some throwback stuff and bringing back some old favs. I feel like the lineups will diverge a fair amount in 2020, even more than usual. Not saying that ST is an example of that, necessarily—an IP of that magnitude that would have to go to both places. But maybe this is a year where we see Murdy do some kinda obscure IPs (People Under the Stairs???) while Orlando does spooky dentist office or screamtown or whatever.
That, or we’ll get our own throwbacks or unique originals.
Honestly who knows in the future of HHN. Maybe will have more orginals than IPs in the future, seeing how well originals are doing, and I actually don't mind.Remember the originals scored very high this year. Pandora and Holidayz were in the top 3! I think we will likely see at least three originals next year and almost guaranteed no less than two. I don't think we're going to see Murdy resort to really obscure IPs or rehash other properties.
I also don't think they're going to go with multiple studios to license IPs like they did this year (Lionsgate, Sony, Netflix, and MGM). That's a huge strain on the budget. I think they will only go for one studio to license in the foreseeable future and that's why I think they're going to go with WB. Why spend a lot of money on licensing when you can come up with your own ideas? The GP seems to be on board with that from GSATs.
I whole-heartedly agree. While there are still several properties I would like to see tackled at HHN, there's not a lot left. Might as well pace themselves.Honestly who knows in the future of HHN. Maybe will have more orginals than IPs in the future, seeing how well originals are doing, and I actually don't mind.
Plus with originals, it at least gets to show off some of their creativity. I remember 2018, I was extremely jealous seeing Orlando being way more creative than Hollywood with their 80s theme. Now with Holidayz and Pandora, its nice to see some creativity in the event.I whole-heartedly agree. While there are still several properties I would like to see tackled at HHN, there's not a lot left. Might as well pace themselves.