Fortnitemares (HHN 35)

[MAC]

I don't think anyone is calling it a bold creative decision. I think most of the defenses of this zone are really just arguing that this is another spooky IP at an event that has had a couple of wonky IP choices clearly driven by execs for the last 15-20 years. I think it's fair to question this choice and have some skepticism, but some of the reactions to the announcement of one scarezone have been ridiculous. Even if the zone is bad, it's not going to ruin the event lineup.

At the end of the day, UO is a company that's looking to maximize profits. Worst case scenario, it's a one for me, one for you kind of approach. Creatives might get what they want in terms of original houses (and IPs), but that might come with having one property that is commercially viable. I don't see that as a bad thing. It's not as if we're getting a Today Show scarezone or The View haunted house.

 

[Kichkinet85]

Jack would be happy. This thread is true chaos.

 

[hunnylvr]

I think a lot of HHN fans need to start having a moment where they realize that we’ve done it. We’ve done the grails. They’re almost all gone. We’ve done multiple Evil Dead’s, Texas Chainsaws, Halloweens, Elm Streets, Trick r Treats, Killer Klowns, Jasons, Saws, etc. We’ve driven into movies, we’ve done games, we’ve seen incredibly niche TV. We’re finally getting Hellraiser. Many of the ones left are either in rights-holder limbo or held up in other ways. At a certain point, it’s time to either get weird with the IPs, get incredibly niche, or drill repeats into the ground.

This isn’t the first “weird” IP and it won’t be the last. If your focus is on worrying about Universal chasing the bag, that’s your prerogative. Have at it. Hold that fire in your heart lol. But I’m here for giving the weirdness a shot each and every time.

Phantasm says hello

 

[Parkscope Joe]

some of the reactions to the announcement of one scarezone have been ridiculous.

Not saying Marty is like this, but I've noticed a certain level of parasocial relationship to this event that adding Fortnite is some sort of PERSONAL affront to their sesnabilites. It's a halloween event, not a wedding.