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Send us Fan Mail Join Jimmy, Cain, and Jason as we brave haunted mazes, roaming scare zones, ride overlays, and the full horror takeover of the park after dark. We break down highlights like CarnEvil: The Ringmaster’s Revenge , Hotel Hellview 666 , Midnight Mansion , Lost Souls , and intense scare zones like Slasher Circus and CornStalkers .  Make your rooms, cars and life smell like your favorite...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jimmy and Charlie crack open R.L. Stine’s chilling classic Stay Out of the Basement , where strange experiments, suspicious greenery, and a dad with way too many secrets await. 🌿 The duo gives you both a book review and a re-watch of the original Goosebumps TV episode , comparing how the creepy tale of Dr. Brewer’s basement of botanical horrors translates from page to...

Send us Fan Mail Join the Haunt Season crew as we go behind the screams on the Unmasking the Horror Tour of Fallout , one of the ten haunted houses at HHN 34 . In this episode, we walk through every scene, expose hidden nods and Easter eggs, and discuss what works — and what falls flat — in translating a video game / TV IP into an immersive maze. You’ll hear what you’d never catch in the dark and...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jimmy, Jason, and Amber as they step into the shadows of Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA. In this episode, the Fast Pass crew experiences it all: the grand Masquerade of Shadows, the labyrinthine haunted houses Root of All Evil and The Final Descent , garden horrors, and the spine-chilling Underhouse. We break down what worked, what surprise...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 10.18 of Haunt Season , The Horrific Crew join you for a watch-along of the intense horror sequel The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025). We break down the scares, plot twists, performances, and how it stacks up to previous entries in the franchise. Directed by Renny Harlin, Chapter 2 sees Maya (Madelaine Petsch) surviving past horrors only to be hunted again by the masked Str...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back for HHN 34 Part 2 on Haunt Season ! This episode unpacks the rest of what Halloween Horror Nights 2025 has to offer—from the lagoon show , to the top scare zones , and walkthroughs through some of the event’s most immersive mazes. You’ll hear us break down Haunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey , the new lagoon show rising from the waters, plus a deep dive into the scare zo...

Send us Fan Mail Jimmy and Cain are joined by Amber and Jason (Fast Pass With Us) for a night at Fear Overload Scream Park , Northern California’s premier haunted attraction. Located in Newark, CA, Fear Overload features two immersive haunted houses , state-of-the-art sets, live scare actors, and a terror-filled midway experience.  Join us as we walk every haunt, react live to scares, and discuss...

Send us Fan Mail  We journey into the frigid nightmares of Gálkn: Monsters of the North , one of HHN 34’s most haunting original houses. During the Unmasking the Horror tour, we walk the maze with lights on, drawing back the curtains on its chilling concept: set in a remote northern village, a dark force revives from the dead and unleashes wolves, demons, horned monsters, and winged horrors upon t...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Haunt Season , Jon & Ashlei (aka The Higbees ) head straight into one of SoCal’s most infamous haunts — Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor ! ⚓👻 From creepy mazes to iconic scare zones aboard the legendary ship, the Higbees give you a first-hand breakdown of their journey through the fog, the scares, and the sinister characters that roam the harbor. Whether you’re a haunt...

Send us Fan Mail The Giving Myself Goosebumps podcast kicks off with a spooky classic! 📚👻 Jimmy, Charlie, and Cain dive into Goosebumps #1: Welcome to Dead House — R.L. Stine’s first book in the iconic series — giving a full review of the story, scares, and unforgettable moments. Then, the gang revisits the original TV episode adaptation to see how it compares. From eerie atmospheres to creepy d...

Send us Fan Mail We’re peeling back the curtain on HHN 34 Orlando’s Terrifier maze with a full Unmasking the Horror Tour walkthrough! 🩸 From the gruesome set details to hidden Easter eggs and scare tactics, we give you the ultimate insider’s look at how Art the Clown was brought to life at Halloween Horror Nights. If you’re a fan of Terrifier, HHN Orlando, or just love behind-the-scenes haunt con...

Send us Fan Mail The Haunt Season crew is back for another spooky adventure! In Ep. 10.12, the gang watches the brand-new horror film HIM and then takes a trip to the local Spirit Halloween store for some haunt-season shopping. Expect movie chills, creepy costumes, and plenty of laughs along the way. Make your rooms, cars and life smell like your favorite Theme Park and save 15% by clicking here:...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jimmy, Cain, Ashlei, and Jon, the Horrific Network team, as they take you through one of Northern California’s biggest Halloween events. From blood-soaked houses and roaming scare actors to creative set design and scream-worthy moments, we cover it all. Hear the crew’s instant reactions, favorite scares, and why Sacramento Scream Park continues to be a staple of the haunt sea...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s Haunt Season is a special one: we celebrate Jason’s 40th birthday with an unforgettable night at HHN Hollywood 2025 ! 🎉🎃 Join Jason and Amber as they take us through their Fastpass With Us experience — hitting all the mazes, scare zones, and shows with the speed and energy only HHN can deliver. From fan-favorite IP houses to original nightmares, hear their takes on w...

Send us Fan Mail On this   Haunt Season , Jimmy, Cain, and Raean gather for a movie meetup watch-along of one of the most outrageous creature features in recent memory: Meth Gator . 🐊💊 Recorded live with all the laughs, groans, and gasps, the crew gives running commentary on the film’s wild kills, campy energy, and over-the-top premise. Expect jokes, deep dives into why “so bad it’s good” horror...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Haunt Season , we’re diving into the virtual midway with a full playthrough of Universal Studios Roblox’s Halloween Scare Nights 2025 ! 🎃🎮 Jimmy explores the event’s fan-created mazes , including: 🎬 Slaughter Sinema – a tribute to HHN’s cult-classic B-movie nightmare. ⚰️ Graveyard Games – where restless spirits haunt the forgotten dead. 🦍 Sasquatch – an all-new or...

Send us Fan Mail Jimmy takes listeners through every single maze at Halloween Horror Nights 34 — multiple times — capturing the scares, details, and differences from each walkthrough. From blockbuster IPs ( FNAF, Wyatt Sicks, Jason Universe) to stunning HHN originals ( El Artista, Hatchet and Chains, Grave of Flesh)  this is the most complete on-the-ground HHN 34 podcast you’ll hear this season. W...

Send us Fan Mail In this spine-chilling episode of Haunt Season , we go behind the screams at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood for an exclusive Unmasking Tour of the Terrifier maze , led by none other than creative director John Murdy . 🎃🔪 Step backstage as Murdy reveals the secrets that brought Art the Clown’s blood-soaked world to life. From gruesome scenic design to terrifying easter eggs an...

Send us Fan Mail The Haunt Season crew gathers for a special live podcast and meetup to experience The Conjuring: Last Rites together! 👻🔮 Recorded in front of fans, Jimmy, Cain, and the team break down the scares, the lore, and how The Conjuring universe continues to deliver some of horror’s most enduring chills. From easter eggs in the story to connections across the franchise, this live event...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Haunt Season , we go behind the screams at HHN Hollywood for an exclusive look at the Fallout Maze , guided by creative director John Murdy himself. ☢️👻 From the meticulously detailed post-apocalyptic sets to the hidden story elements and nods to the beloved video game series, this Unmasking the Horror Tour reveals everything you’d miss in the dark. Hear how Mu...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of  Haunt Season , the Horrific Network dives back into Horror Nights Hub on Roblox for another immersive playthrough! 🎮👻 This episode features three chilling mazes recreated with incredible detail:  🪓 The Conjuring Universe – step inside one of horror’s most terrifying franchises, packed with demonic scares and haunted set pieces. 🎄 Holidays in Hell – festive...

Send us Fan Mail 🎬 We make a massive announcement: Anastasia Elfman has officially been revealed as the star of Ghost Executioners 3 ! Hear all the excitement straight from the con floor as the reveal sends shockwaves through horror fans. 👻 Then Jimmy and Cain take you on a walkthrough of every mini haunt at Hauntmare Expo , giving listeners the scares, creativity, and behind-the-scenes flavor y...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Horrific Podcast , we sit down with Steve Berntsien —award-winning cinematographer, writer, and director—for an in-depth conversation spanning his remarkable career. We talk about his brand-new project GRQ , a best-selling book he wrote that’s being adapted into a highly anticipated film set to release next year. Steve also shares stories from working on the Academy...

Send us Fan Mail Haunt Season is back for its 10th season! 🎃 Jimmy, Cain, Jon, and Ashlei kick things off by breaking down what this year’s haunt season looks like across the board. We talk the heavy hitters: Halloween Horror Nights 34, the always iconic Knott’s Scary Farm, and other major national events. Then we dive into our favorite local haunts that keep the community spirit alive, plus the...

Send us Fan Mail We’re celebrating the opening of Halloween Horror Nights 34 by heading back to HHN 33 for a special Unmasking the Horror Tour episode! 🎃 On this week’s Horrific Podcast , we pull back the curtain on two fan-favorite originals: 👹 Goblin’s Feast – a gothic fantasy of ghouls, goblets, and grotesque banquets. 🍭 Major Sweets Candy Factory – a sensory overload where sweet turns sinis...