Blumhouse: Behind the Screams (HHN 2023)

[Brian G.]

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“Blumhouse: Behind the Screams” is an original concept that showcases a selection of Blumhouse horror films, including the highly anticipated films Five Nights at Freddy’s and The Exorcist: Believer, and fan-loving hits like M3GAN and The Black Phone. This unique experience breaks the fourth wall and invites guests to explore these films as they step through the silver screen for an up-close look at authentic film props, costume displays, and terrifying character encounters.

 

[Jerroddragon]

So the Q Area will have props, then will you be lead into the theater to watch behind the scenes/previews and the characters will come out then?

 

[AlexanderMBush]

After 10 years of dormancy..this venue finally has a good purpose.

Really glad to see DWT being used for HHN, I really am.

 

[Clive]

So the Q Area will have props, then will you be lead into the theater to watch behind the scenes/previews and the characters will come out then?

My basic understanding is props/costumes in the holding area, then a clip show that concludes with the M3GAN squad + possibly other character appearances.

 

[Freak]

what I want to know us, will this show run continuously? Every 30 min? Select times each night?

 

[HORRORable Commenter]

what I want to know us, will this show run continuously? Every 30 min? Select times each night?

runs continuously, as suggested by the map

 

[Nick]

This is a nice addition to the event. Using the theater is far better than not using it and gives more to do and a place to sit for 10 mins or so.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

It's why I am much more open to this, even if it's going to be something simplistic for that space. It helps add an additional means of diverting people away from the core houses and TT, especially when paired with the prospect of getting a behind the scenes look and sneak peak of arguably the biggest horror film of the year in the mass outlook: FNAF.

Shocked Orlando isn't getting anything for the film, considering how big it is in how far outreaching it is going to get.

 

[Freak]

runs continuously, as suggested by the map

Sweeeeet! Now I don’t have to worry about showtimes! This will also help absorbing crowd!

 

[FBarnhill]

My basic understanding is props/costumes in the holding area, then a clip show that concludes with the M3GAN squad + possibly other character appearances.

Nah, it's just M3GAN.

 

[MikePat]

Nah, it's just M3GAN.

The Grabber is also outside of the entrance to the experience.

 

[FBarnhill]

The Grabber is also outside of the entrance to the experience.

I'm talking about the show itself.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Also heads up. I saw a Black Phone Photo Ops in the Lobby as well

So if your a fan of the film like I am, make sure to get a picture there as well if you can

 

[Clive]

There is also a separate Grabber (with a different version of the mask) that lurks near the portal to the preshow. He surprised quite a few unsuspecting guests.

 

[MikePat]

Um sir, you crossed over the velvet rope barrier, don't touch the FNAF props, who do you think you are?

 

[AlexanderMBush]

so I posted this on Employee Preview, but now with it public and out there:

I just wanna say I love the fact that this feels like a NBCUniversal Experience, but Horror Nightsified. The fact that the Fazbear Gang got to get into this with the full costumes/animatronics on display is a major boon too; as it should draw people who want to see FNAF stuff, away from the other houses for brief spells at a time.

 

[Freak]

so I posted this on Employee Preview, but now with it public and out there:

I just wanna say I love the fact that this feels like a NBCUniversal Experience, but Horror Nightsified. The fact that the Fazbear Gang got to get into this with the full costumes/animatronics on display is a major boon too; as it should draw people who want to see FNAF stuff, away from the other houses for brief spells at a time.

Coming from someone who wasn’t crazy about the show, I hope they keep the concept but expand upon it. (Spoilers ahead) Like maybe when he lights go out, have the Exorcist demons suddenly appear when the lights come in and have them scare people or something. Maybe have the show be a minute or two longer with some other surprises.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Coming from someone who wasn’t crazy about the show, I hope they keep the concept but expand upon it. (Spoilers ahead) Like maybe when he lights go out, have the Exorcist demons suddenly appear when the lights come in and have them scare people or something. Maybe have the show be a minute or two longer with some other surprises.

I agree with this tremendously. Be if it's with Blumhouse, or even with Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions (he is expected to be coming out with a new horror film in Christmas 2024 after-all); I would genuinely be floored if we got to see more of the museum/theater concept expanded and evolved further and further to allow more diversity and nuance.

Imagine if you could have Spring Bonnie from FNAF jump out, and come around the lobby to scare guests (like how The Grabber is sprinkled around the entrance foyer and queue), or Babyface or even The Blissfield Butcher involved. Adding and evolving more and more could be a major boon and benefit.

Kind of like Avengers Campus from DCA, but with the context of HHN. Something that is ever evolving over the course of the event, and ties directly into the promotional material being handled.

Even for the sake of adding more in the theater; you mention The Exorcist and it's a great point to consider. FNAF would work wonderfully for it too, especially if you can jebait guests as if the show is over before the theater goes dark, with Toreador Freddy popping in and out of the left side of the theater for projections.

 

[Rideguy70]

I really wanted to like this show… and while the lobby exhibits were cool, and the Megans, the rest of the show is a bust. One mildly amusing sight gag and a trailer do not a show make.

It ended so abruptly, no one even realized the show was over. The team members had to tell the guests to exit. That’s not a great sign.

And it’s also disappointing they didn’t incorporate any chair movement at all. So much more could’ve been done.

I can’t imagine this getting good guest feedback. Which worries me, because instead of trying to create a better show, I’m afraid the powers that be will look at that and just decide to give up on putting shows there for HHN at all.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I really wanted to like this show… and while the lobby exhibits were cool, and the Megans, the rest of the show is a bust. One mildly amusing sight gag and a trailer do not a show make.

It ended so abruptly, no one even realized the show was over. The team members had to tell the guests to exit. That’s not a great sign.

And it’s also disappointing they didn’t incorporate any chair movement at all. So much more could’ve been done.

I can’t imagine this getting good guest feedback. Which worries me, because instead of trying to create a better show, I’m afraid the powers that be will look at that and just decide to give up on putting shows there for HHN at all.

I hope not

Hopefully they see the money/effort put in and even if the feedback is meh they understand it’s because of the budget and as long as people show up then hopefully they do it again