Okay, it's that time of year again! Apparently late to the party this time lol. So my spec is fairly similar to what I posted in the spec thread, but tweaked for Orlando. Here we go:
I was going to post about Poseidon's Fury, but after the posts I've seen....maybe not. I think it would at least look cool.
Freddy and Jason comeback: It’s worth noting that the rights to Friday the 13th have been legally settled as of September. Don’t have time to look back but I think they decided that the original creator of the series owns the rights legally. It will also be the 40th anniversary of the original NoES (Which they haven’t done!) I know people are kinda iffy about that happening with WB being a wild card, but I think it’s time for Freddy and Jason to come back. It’s been literally 16 years since they had their own individual houses. It also will have been 8 years since they’ve been here last so…it’s time.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: This should be the obvious no-brainer I’m willing to put money down on, but Cawthon might be a wildcard here and say “No I don’t want this”. Assuming that won’t be an issue, I think that’s a will be the SFX-heavy house next year.
Universal Monsters: Ideally, I would love to see just one more proper classic monsters house with Gilly.....but after the seemingly "eh" reception to this year's Unmasked house in Hollywood....I have a feeling they will either take a break from the Universal Monsters, or do something that broadens the scope of what is considered "Universal Monsters". I imagine they want both coasts to be on the same page for the concept, which is why I bring that up. I think someone brought up an idea in the Hollywood spec thread of having a Monsters house that covers the old-school sci-fi monsters movies from the 50's and 60's. I freaking
love that idea. Another I idea that was shared to me by HydraGen on closing night of HHN was make a "House of Horrors" concept. It will have been a full decade since the HoH closed at USH, so why not honor it with a "tribute house"? It could also be the "budget house" of the event by reusing the UM sets and even the Chucky AAs! Could see a variation of that get shoved into the Supercharged queue as the "budget house".
Silent Hill: Only thing is IDK if they will want two video game houses assuming FNAF is happening, but we all know Murdy did say he was interested in doing it again. It may be exclusive for Hollywood since Orlando has done it previously with (From what I remember) "eh" feedback. Again, if Hollywood does it, I think it will be exclusive, personally. Will probably be wrong though.
Shows: Eh....don't know? New Purge stunt show? JABAWOCKEEZ??
The "Eh...possible but a longshot" or better yet, "I wanna see it happen but it probably won't":
It: I know some of you are like "Yeah, no", but with HMH now way behind us, maybe WB will play ball with HHN? Unless Fright Fest snags It....I think it's possible.
Scream: I'm just going to assume it ain't happening. We've all been burned too much by this. But like Hydra said, there's no movie coming out this year due to the writers strike so maybe Paramount will play ball to keep the IP fresh in people's heads.
The Thing: After seeing Chucky and Monstrous change the game with mechanical effects, imagine what they could do with the Thing! Oh wait sorry that was Hollywood.
I still think it would be cool, but I wouldn't hold my breath. If they do decide to do the Thing, maybe they can consult with Hollywood's mechanical effects team or bring them over here lol.
Wild Cards:
Jack Vs Oddfellow: I read the rumors, I want it to happen. They will probably want to save this concept for 35, but I think it would be
dope.
The Weeknd: Dawn FM: I only see this if they can't get Freddy and Jason again. He's doing a North American Tour so there's that. I think it's possible.
Jordan Peele movie next year: Might be the next marketing mandate house that Believer was. We'll see. Isn't he remaking People Under the Stairs?
That's all I've got for initial speculation. What do y'all think?