Author: Jonathan Green

Taking place between the 1974 film and its sequel in 1986, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Blood Brothers acts as a bridge between the original film and its sequel – much in the same vein as this year’s Halloween maze. Not only do guests have to dodge Leatherface in the perils of the Lone Star barbecue and the Sawyer household, but also his brother Chop Top who has reunited with his family from Vietnam to search for new meat for their barbeque restaurant. 2016 brings the third iteration of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to Halloween Horror Nights. Starting with The Texas…

Welcome to Inside Universal’s comprehensive coverage of Halloween Horror Nights 2016 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Here, you’ll find our notes and reviews on this year’s mazes, Eli Roth Presents Terror Tram and Jabbawockeez with photos and a highlight video reel of each attraction. We’ll be rolling out our coverage as the event progresses, so check back for updates. Planning Guide Your guide for conquering Halloween Horror Nights 2016 USHForums: Ask a question on our forums! Take a video tour of Halloween Horror Nights 2016 Mazes This year, Halloween Horror Nights features 7 mazes alongside the Terror Tram, with 3 walk-throughs…

In this episode, Chris Glass, Tyler Crouch, Jon Fu and Jonathan Green discuss Universal’s new Costco annual pass, Halloween Horror Nights, a look at Knott’s Scary Farm and more. Agenda » Introduction – 0:00 » Universal’s new Costco pass – 5:00 » Halloween Horror Nights – 25:45 » Knott’s Scary Farm – 1:01:00 » Listener questions – 1:31:00 Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to the Inside Universal Podcast on iTunes.

It’s time for another photo update! In this month’s installment, we’ll be looking at ongoing construction for Halloween Horror Nights, new posters on Lankershim Drive, an update on Universal Studios’ 5-year plan and more. So without further ado, let’s begin! Park Update Index » Lankershim Entrance » E.T. Parking Structure » CityWalk Hollywood » Park Entryway » Halloween Horror Nights » The Secret Life of Pets » Universal Studios’ 5-Year Plan Lankershim Entrance Hollywood Crews are beginning to finish the tunnel that connects 10 Universal City Plaza to the neighboring film and television studio, focusing on surrounding dirt which requires…

Edit – September 23, 2016: Attendance for the event has been spectacularly high with yet another sold out night, so please bring patience to you once you reach the event. Universal has also moved Early Entry to 5:15 PM for select mazes. Please check @HorrorNights for an updated list of which mazes are available for Early Entry. In addition, we’ve heard that Terror Tram has been experiencing problems with guest flow, with some of our readers waiting for up to an hour to exit the maze. Please plan accordingly. Edit – September 17, 2016: Given yesterday’s debut of Halloween Horror…

In this special episode, Brian and Andy from Orlando United join Jonathan Green to discuss this year’s new offerings at Universal Orlando Resort and Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood and Orlando. Agenda » Introduction – 0:20 » What’s new at Universal Orlando – 2:40 » The Hollywood annual pass situation versus Orlando – 1:00:40 » Halloween Horror Nights on both coasts – 1:19:55 » Listener questions – 1:48:30 You may download this episode directly here.

Universal Studios Hollywood has just announced that they’re joining forces with the biggest name in terror – Eli Roth – to create a new Terror Tram experience. In previous events, the Terror Tram has taken on the identity of well-known intellectual properties, though it appears that this year Universal has teamed up with Eli Roth to help create a new clown-based experience. Guests will be transported into the twisted world of Hollywood Harry and his army of demented circus performers seeking revenge on the studio that ruined Harry’s career. As Universal notes: Director, producer, writer and actor Eli Roth and…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that American Horror Story is coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2016 in a new maze titled, Murder House. Freak Show. Hotel.. Based off of the mega hit FX television series, American Horror Story will be the seventh and final maze for the yearly scare fest. For years, fans have clamored for John Murdy and Chris Williams to team up with Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, both of whom who serve as series creators and producers of American Horror Story. The series is scheduled to have its sixth season premiere on September 14. We’ve included Universal’s…

In this episode, Chris Glass, Tyler Crouch and Jonathan Green discuss Halloween Horror Nights at Midsummer Scream and ScareLA, the opening of Dongpo Kitchen and more news developing from Universal Studios Hollywood. Agenda » Introduction – 0:16 » Dongpo Kitchen officially opened – 1:23 » New LAIKA experience at Universal Studios Hollywood – 11:43 » Halloween Horror Nights and the summer conventions – 19:50 » Skull Island: Reign of Kong – 1:13:55 » Listener questions – 1:23:32 Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to the Inside Universal Podcast on iTunes.

From August 5-14, guests at Universal Studios Hollywood can experience From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience inside the Globe Theatre located next to Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem. The experience allows guests to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of some of LAIKA’s stop motion animated films, including Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls and Kubo and the Two Strings. LAIKA has produced four films thus far with a fifth film coming out later this month, with a total cumulative gross of almost half billion worldwide. The experience is divided into four sections, with each section representing one of the four LAIKA films.…