Monthly Archives: September 2012

When it comes to amazing monster effects or make-up effects, Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood knows it best. In this video, you will discover how creating a monster works at Halloween Horror Nights – from computer renderings to finishing touches on prosthetics. Also, hear Creative Director John Murdy and Head Make-Up Artist Larry Bones from Boneyard Effects speak about the importance and challenges in creating the amount of monsters during the event. See the monsters come to life on September 21st when Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood at Universal Studios opens to the public.

Visit http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood/2012/ for more details.

• Johanna Atilano

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On September 10th, we were invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of another new Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood maze, WELCOME TO SILENT HILL. Based on the video games and films, the maze will feature iconic characters from the franchise, details that will impress the hardcore fans, and the haunting sounds that music composer Akira Yamaoka has mastered. I have to admit, I am a Silent Hill junkie. I won’t call myself a huge fan, since I haven’t played all the games or beat them, but the premise, originality, and darkness has always intrigued me. I suck at playing video games, so when I did play Silent Hill, I would always get stuck in one room or get too scared that I’d run in circles and eventually die! When the film came out in 2006, I think it introduced many new fans to the franchise and it validated my love for it. So, once it was announced on the Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Twitter, I jumped up and down with joy! In previous years, I’ve tweeted John Murdy on Twitter, “DO SILENT HILL! DO SILENT HILL! DO HELLRAISER! SILENT HILL!” I always assumed that it didn’t have a big enough franchise, so it was never considered. But now with a new film “Silent Hill: Revelations” opening this October, it is a perfect match for Halloween Horror Nights.