The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Night

In this episode we turn our focus on 2005’s Tale of Terror. We begin the original concept: The Terra Queen of Terra Cruentus and shift the discussion to the later marketing edition of “The Storyteller” Elsa Strict. From there we move on to the mazes of HHN 15: :Terror Mines:, :Demon Cantina”, the start of a legacy with “The Body Collectors”, “The Skool&#82...

Halloween Horror Nights 2004 In this episode Matt, Quint and Karen discuss Halloween Horror Nights 2004. They start with some changes to the event now in both parks and some issues with previewing the the event after the series of Hurricanes that rolled through central Florida that season. Form their, the take a look at the 7 mazes of the that year: “Horror In Wax”, “Ghost Town”, “Horror Nights Ni...

This year Chance takes over Halloween Horror Nights! Chance is the official Icon for HHN26 and Matt, Quint, and Karen sit down to give their instant reactions to the news. Along with the announcement of this year’s icon, tickets are now on sale and we discuss the Frequent Fear choices in this episode. And last but not least, a bonus in this episode; Matt reports on his experience riding &#82...

AMC’s The Walking Dead returns for the fifth year in the row to Universal Studio’s Orlando Halloween Horror Nights. The news has been greeted with mixed reactions. Matt, Quint, and Karen sit down and record their instant reaction to the news to talk about what side of the argument they fall on in this Instant Reaction episode. [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] Visit the Unmaskin...

In this episode we discuss 2003’s “Halloween Horror Nights 13” We begin with the dates, times, and place as the event is once again hosted at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. From there we talk a bit about the new Icon “The Director”. We stroll through the scarezones: Boo-ville, Hide & Shrieek!, Immortal Island, Night Prey, Port of Evil and Toxic City. The...

In this episode we take a closer look at the backstory and history of the Halloween Horror Nights Icon: The Caretaker. [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights podcast and all the work we do at NeoZAZ is made possible through the generosity of Patreon supporters. To learn how you can help support the show and have the opportunity access some our support exc...

In this episode we discuss 2002’s “Halloween Horror Nights: Islands of Fear”, the first appearance of the event at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure. [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] We begin by discussing the return of HHN after the events of 9/11 in the year prior. From there we talk about the new icon for 2002 with a bit of his backstory and opening scarie...

Season 2 of The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights Podcast begins now! In this season opener, Matt, Quint and Karen kick off the episode discussing current rumors on Halloween Horror Nights 26. From there they give their speculation on what we might see at this year’s event. And round out episode they talk about what’s at the top of their wish list of HHN26 and go into a little detail about what...

April 26, 2016 – Universal Studios Resort Orlando Halloween Horror Nights announced their second maze for their 26th annual event – The Exorcist! Matt, Quint, and Karen recorded their instant reaction in this season 1.75 episode of The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights! [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights podcast and all the work we do a...

Today, April 14 2016, Halloween Horror Nights Orlando announced the first maze for Halloween Horror Nights 16 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Matt, Quint, and Karen have returned a few weeks early to the Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights to record this special “Instant Reaction” episode and discuss what’s in store for Season 2. [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] The Catacombs of Hall...

Christmas Special In this special episode Matt, Quint and Karen take a look at some of the more horrific elements of the Christmas season and see how Christmas and Halloween aren’t that too far separated after all. [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights podcast and all the work we do at NeoZAZ is made possible through the generosity of Patreon supporters....

“Howl-o-scream – Unearthed” If you’re lucky enough to live in the central Florida area (like at least one of us are) there’s another fantastic theme park haunt event in the area – “Howl-o-Scream” at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers haunt fans a great set of haunted house, terror zones, and shows! Matt and Karen along with Khrysti visit Howl-o-scream for the first time and deliver this fu...

HHN 25 – The Full Review Now that the event is sadly at an end, Matt and Quint talk freely – with no more fear of spoilers – about their time at Halloween Horror Nights 25. In both a summary account and review, all attraction of this milestone event are covered in this episode. [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights podcast and all the w...

“So, you decided to wait until the last minute”. In this special impromptu episode of The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights, Matt comes up with a few suggestions on how to get the most out of a last minute visit to Halloween Horror Nights 25. [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] This is the last week for Halloween Horror Nights 25 and you waited until the last minute to make the decision to...

“Lou’s Review” In this episode, Matt sits one on one with his good friend fellow NeoZAZ personality Lou to learn about his first time attending Halloween Horror Nights. From a unplanned arrival time, to a tragic loss in the middle of the visit, all angles of this one of a kind first timer trip are covered including answer to the age old question; “What does a vegetarian eat at Halloween Horror Nig...

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood, 2015 In this episode, Matt and Quint discuss their night at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood, complete with recordings from the event and a surprise chance meeting outside one of the mazes. Warning: Some of the audio clips from this event may contain spoilers for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood. If you have no attended the event yet and do not wish to experien...

A First Timer’s Review In this episode, Matt and Quint welcome Matt’s sister Karen to the show as she shares her perspective for a timer time Halloween Horror Nights visitor to Halloween Horror Nights 25. From the arrival to Orlando, to the first awe inspiring maze, into the unmasking the tour and the sudden decision to go ‘round a second time, all of HHN25 as seen (and heard) through a first time...

“Quint’s Not Here” After all the teasing, tormenting and texting Quint has rained down on Matt’s sister Karen about not attending Halloween Horror Nights – Karen has now arrived to Orlando and is one her way to Halloween Horror Nights 25 more than 3 full weeks before Quint! In this episode, Matt sits down with Karen to see why she decided to make HHN25 here first year and learns what she exp...

The silver anniversary of the greatest Halloween event in the world has begun! Halloween Horror Nights 25 sets new highs, new scares, and a new record number of houses and sacrezones! NeoZAZ.com and The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights podcast had the honor of covering the opening night of this milestone event and experience the best Halloween Horror Nights to date! Listen along as we present...

Top 5 Memories So Far… With Halloween Horror Nights just hours away from starting, and with the  planned extensive and unprecedented coverage of both Orlando AND Hollywood, Matt and Quint take a few minutes to look back at what their top 5 favorite memories of HHN are so far, and predict what might top those in 25! Please enjoy this short special – it’s the perfect length to listen to w...

HHN25: What you need to know There is a lot of history packed into Halloween Horror Nights 25, possibly more than you may realize. With just days until opening night of Halloween Horror Nights 25, Matt and Quint go through the unique histories tied to many of the events key attractions including: “Jack Presents 25 Years of Monsters and Mayhem” “Run: Blood, sweat, and fears” “Asylum in Wonderland 3...

“The Icons” In this episode Matt catches Quint up on all the Icons from Halloween Horror Nights history in preparation of HHN25! [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] Starting were the Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights coverage left off in 2001, Matt and Quint discuss the Caretaker, The Story Teller, The Director and The Usher. Moving from this main stage icons they delved into the history o...

The year-by-year coverage continues with 2001 and “Halloween Horror Nights X!” [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] Matt and Quint begin their discussion with the HHN11 that would have been. The tragic events of 9/11 prompt changes to this years event including the removal the 2001 icon “Eddie”. From there the scare zones are discussed: “Midway of the Bizarre”, “Nightmare Alley”, and “The Unkn...

It’s the mother of all instant reaction specials! In this episode Matt and Quint wait patiently in front of their computers on August 26th, counting down to midnight when all of the Halloween Horror Nights 25 event details are revealed! [powerpress channel=”cohhn”] The post COHHN – HHN25 Midnight Madness first appeared on NEOZAZ .

“Going Coastal”. It started as a joke on our “Purge” instant reaction episode, but it quickly and surprisingly became a reality! Matt and Quint will be attending Halloween Horror Night Hollywood 2015 on October 3rd! In this episode the run through the scheduled show, scare zones, maze and Terror Tram and discuss what they’re most looking forward to in their first ever HHN Hollywood event! [powerpr...