Saturday, January 30, 2010

Molar Manor Opens for One Final Weekend

Haunted Attraction Magazine is reporting that Molar Manor in Canyon Country, CA, will be open for one final weekend...January 29-31, 2010.


There's not much information available about what to expect this weekend, but The Scare Zone is making plans to check it out on Saturday night.

UPDATE: The Scare Zone was able to experience Molar Manor on both Saturday and Sunday nights. We were really impressed with their collection of amazing props and animated figures. The sets were really great. The black-light vortex nearly knocked us over, and the elevator ride to hell was fun. On Saturday, there were a few "scareactors" inside the maze, which heightened the scares. So we were somewhat disappointed to find that there were no actors inside the maze on Sunday night. But still, we had a great time. And you can't beat a $5 haunt in January!

We were able to speak just a little bit to one of the workers at Molar Manor. She indicated that the haunt could be back in the future, maybe at a new location. The haunt's future seems uncertain. We see great potential in this haunt, and we hope that it will live on, in one form or another.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Take Your Valentine to Blood Manor

Looking for something different this Valentine's Day? Blood Manor in New York City will be open Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, from 7:30 pm to 1 am.

Blood Manor is 5,000 square feet of themed rooms, corridors, and passageways.

Tickets are $25 if bought online; $30 if purchased at the door.

They're also offering a special Valentine's RIP Package, which includes express entrance and a special surprise gift package.

Blood Manor is located at 542 W. 27th Street in New York City.

To purchase tickets and for more information, click here:




Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Monster for the Night

Ultimatehaunt.com has just posted the "monster for the night"experience of the grand prize winner for their Ultimatehaunt.com 2009, 10 Years of Fear Contest. The winner had the amazing opportunity to be a 'monster for the night' in the Terror Of London maze which also was voted as the 2009 Ultimatehaunt.com Maze of the Year! Click the experience to read all about it!

HHN 2009 Pictures: Saw Maze

Our friends at Theme Park Adventure have posted more pics of Universal Studios Hollywood's 2009 Saw: Game Over maze. Check them out here along with additional photos and coverage from the 2009 event.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Friday the 30th


May 9th, 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the orginal Friday The 13th. It's highly doubtful at that time the creators knew that they were launching a franchise that would take it's anti-hero from Camp Crystal Lake, to Manhattan, to Hell and ultimately space. The franchise has also brought us some great haunt cameos by Jason and even a two-year run of the the Friday the 13th: Camp Blood haunt at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights.

For those Voorhees fans who can't wait until haunt season to experience some interactive Friday the 13th terror, you can go mingle with the O.G. Cyrstal Lake campers at one of the many upcoming conventions. Below is a list of upcoming conventions for 2010 that include Friday the 13th alumni. We'll keep you updated throughout the year when more people from the franchise are added to these conventions.
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MARCH 19-21, 2010
Saturday Nightmares Expo
Jersey City, NJ

1. Tom Savini (Make-Up: Friday the 13th 1980, The Final Chapter)
2. Harry Manfredini (Composer: Friday the 13th 1980, Part 2 through 7, Jason Goes To Hell, Jason X)
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MARCH 26-28 2010
Horrorhound Weekend
Indianapolis, IN

1. Miguel Nunez ("Demon”: A New Beginning)
2. Tom Morga ("Jason Voorhees” aka “Roy Burns”: A New Beginning)
3. Tom Savini (Make-Up: Friday the 13th 1980, The Final Chapter)
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APRIL 23-25 2010
Full Moon Tatoo and Horror Festival
Nashville, TN

1. Ari Lehman: ("Jason Voorhees”, Friday the 13th 1980)
2. Steve Dash: ("Jason Voorhees”, Part 2)
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APRIL 30 – MAY 2 2010
Texas Frightmare Weekend
Dallas, TX

1. Kane Hodder ("Jason Voorhees”: The New Blood, Jason Takes Manhattan, Jason Goes To Hell, Jason X)
2. Betsy Palmer ("Mrs.Voorhees”: Friday the 13th 1980)
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JULY 30 – AUG. 1 2010
Fright Night Film Fest
Louisville, KY

1. Ken Kirzinger ("Jason Voorhees”: Freddy vs Jason)
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AUGUST 13-15 2010
Camp Blood: Friday the 30th
Lewisville, TX

1. For full guest list, visit the link above.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Saw VI DVD and Blu-Ray to Feature an Exclusive Look at Halloween Horror Night's 2009 Saw Maze



On January 26, Lionsgate will release Saw VI to DVD and Blu-ray in three different versions: an R-rated theatrical full screen edition, an unrated director's cut widescreen edition, and an unrated director's cut Blu-ray disc. According to the press release, all three versions will contain an exclusive look at the Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 2009 Saw maze.

Both Universal Studios Hollywood and Florida featured a Saw maze last year. The footage for the DVD was filmed in Hollywood during HHN last October. Can't wait to see it and hear your thoughts!

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