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Hollywood Harry's: Dreadtime Storiez | |
Attraction type | Terror Tram |
Event | Halloween Horror Nights 2018 |
Park | Universal Studios Hollywood |
Area | Backlot |
Year | 2018 |
Housed in | Studio Tour Backlot |
Based on | Original |
Preceded By | Titans of Terror Tram: Hosted by Chucky (2017) |
Followed By | Terror Tram: The Ultimate Purge (2021) |
Hollywood Harry's: Dreadtime Storiez was the terror tram that was featured during Halloween Horror Nights 2018 (Hollywood). It was located in the Studio Tour Backlot.
Description[]
Hollywood Harry, the phantom clown infamous for terrorizing the Universal Studios backlot, has returned to Terror Tram as host of an all new bloodcurdling experience. Brace yourself for the unspeakable horrors depicted in this demented rendition of Harry’s 1950s television show. As you journey through five spine-tingling bedtime stories, attempt to survive the chainsaw wielding monsters, bloodthirsty cannibals, rotten corpse scarecrows, homicidal clowns, and a merciless torture factory. You better get some sleep while you can because after you experience Hollywood Harry’s Dreadtime Storiez, you’ll never sleep again…
The Storiez[]
- Who Let the Dogz Out?
- Killbillyz Inn
- Scarecrowz Revenge
- Clownz on a Plane
- Nightmarez
Scareactors[]
- Koodles the Clown x Various
- Pit Bulls
- Bull Dogs
- Clown Punks
- Killbillyz
- Girl Doll
- The Unborn
- EMT Clowns
- Scarecrows
- Clowns
- Police Officer Clowns
- Firefighter Clowns
- Cheerleader Clown Girl
- Pinhead Clown
- Botched Clown Girl
- The Nightmarez
- Hooded Nightmares Victims
- Smileys
Quotes[]
- “Hello Boys and Girls! It’s your old pal Koodles the Klown! Did ya miss me? Golly gosh I sure missed you! Have you been good little boys and girls while I was gone? You know Koodles knows when you’ve been good or bad doesn’t he? Yes he does! Yes he does!” - Hollywood Harry
- "Because I have my “magic eye” that sees everything! Oh no! There are some naughty boys and girls who are up way best their bedtime! What are we going to do boys and girls? I know maybe we should read them a bedtime story to make their sleepy peepers go shutty shut! It’s all about a magical ride we’re going to take to Koodles special place!” - Hollywood Harry
- "Oh what will you find when you get off the tram? Some naughty bad doggies, with big saws in their hands! Mean Pitbulls and Bulldogs, you’ll scream and you’ll shout! And be sorry for asking, “Who let the Dogz out?" - Hollywood Harry
- “Then up, up a hill to the tippy top. Where some scarecrowz are planting a frightful new crop Planting dead people, they give off quite a stench! It’s frightfully delightful, The Scarecrowz Revenge!” - Hollywood Harry
- “To fly through the sky is the greatest of feats Except when bad clownies just won’t stay in their seats! They caused such a rumpus, it burst into flames! It’s a real bad idea to let Clownz on a Plane!” - Hollywood Harry
- “And last my dear children, the best scare of all You will shiver and quiver, be shocked and appalled It’s dreadfully dreadful, I hope you’re afraid! Of my terrible factory where Nightmarez are made!” - Hollywood Harry
- “And I’ll be there too Boys and Girls! Waiting for you…In the dark!” - Hollywood Harry
- "In dreams I talk to you, In dreams I walk with you" - Hollywood Harry
Pictures[]
Soundtrack[]
Trivia[]
- The theme for the Terror Tram in 2018 was originally going to be an IP, but it was later changed to an original [1].
- The aspect of Harry’s character was reflected in his wardrobe, the original Tour Guide jacket from the 1960’s augmented with the name tags of all the guides he’s killed (and presumably eaten) over the years. His “calling card” was black balloons which he left around the backlot[2].
- In 2016 he returned to take his revenge on the studio that turned its back on him and in 2018 he takes over an unused facility on the lot where he dreams of bringing back his children’s TV show Koodles Karnival. [3].
- Murdy had a unique creative challenge for “Deadtime Storiez” With all the effects & creature heavy mazes in 2018, he couldn’t afford to sculpt a bunch of original looks for Terror Tram so he worked with Immortal Masks & Trick R Treat Studios to design characters around their work. [4].
- Ultimately Murdy came up with 5 “storiez” “Who Let the Dogz Out,” “Killbillyz,” “The Scarecrowz Revenge,” “Clownz on a Plane” and “Nightmarez.” The use of the “z” in everything was of course intentional to taunt the HHN fan site posters that constantly complain about it. [5].
- He styled it after the anthology horror movies and TV shows like Creepshow and Tales from the Crypt, to create a format for all these unconnected elements. [6].
- Hollywood Harry’s victims in the video were Alison and Scott from John Murdy's team who oversaw the training of scareactors for the event. Robert, who played Harry, is an HHN veteran who also played Farmer Gene Green in Killer Klowns from Outer Space[7].
- This Tram Theme Recycled Many Masks and Props from Previous Mazes and Zones.
- The Piggy Man Mask from American Horror Story: Roanoke could be seen in the Killbillyz Inn Section.
- An Old WW1 Ambulance that has been used over the Years.
- Pighead Masks from SAW: The Games of Jigsaw (Hollywood).
- Jack Torrance's Axe from The Shining.
- The pig sign from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Blood Brothers haunted maze from Halloween Horror Nights 2016 (Hollywood) could be seen in Killbillyz Inn Section.[8].
- The Sweet Licks Ice Cream truck from the Clowns 3D: Music by Slash haunted maze was featured in the Killbillyz Inn Section. [9].
- The Throat Slice Gag in the Killbillyz Inn Section.
- The Removable Face Gag in the Killbillyz Inn Section.
- The Scarecrow Chainsaw Maniacs Masks were reused for the Scarecrowz Revenge Section.
- The Scarecrowz Revenge Section had Music from La Llorona: Villa de Almas Perdidas.
- The Human Spider from Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Nightmare (Hollywood) haunted maze was featured in the Clownz on a Plane.[10].
- The Head Vice Kill from Friday the 13th: Camp Blood.
- The Sawyer Meat Truck from the Titans of Terror Tram: Hosted by Chucky.
- The design of the "Who Let the Dogs Out" section was inspired by the film Reservoir Dogs. There were different types of Bulldogs & Pitbulls[11].
- A German death metal version of Who Let the Dogs Out was used in the "Who Let the Dogs Out" scene[12].
- In Who-Ville, dialogue from Harry saying "In dreams I talk to you, In dreams I walk with you" can be heard. This is a reference to the song In Dreams by Roy Orbinson, which also includes a line about "A candy colored clown they call the sandman", which in a meta sense relates to Harry's role in the story. This song is most known for being featured prominently in the David Lynch film Blue Velvet.
- The Killbillyz Inn look were partially inspired by the 1980 slasher movie "Motel Hell"[13].
- In the Killbillyz Inn section of the terror tram, the prop team had a little fun and had put a little easter egg to Pinhead, the main cenobite from the Hellraiser franchise. [14].
- Log Bunny was featured in the Clownz on a Plane Section.[15].
- Some of the Comic Panels had HHN as the Initials for the Comic Brand.
- The Nightmarez Section had a bunch of Tour Guides with their Eyes Missing as a reference to the Tour Video.
References[]
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1106113405298053125?s=19
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371948834973179911
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371948092770152455?s=20&t=3kaAqa2BGmND6NpASS0bIg
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371951371184922625?s=20&t=cLa-d2vGoZqtJusMWb0Z_Q
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371953186232279041?s=20&t=cLa-d2vGoZqtJusMWb0Z_Q
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371952109135003654?s=20&t=cLa-d2vGoZqtJusMWb0Z_Q
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371969177657999369
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371967566957121538
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371967566957121538?s=20&t=ndbqUj9gcxFQoRkW5DSTIA
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371967566957121538
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371963530728120324
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371963530728120324
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371964489457938435
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371965447847956482?s=20&t=ndbqUj9gcxFQoRkW5DSTIA
- ↑ https://twitter.com/john_murdy/status/1371967566957121538
Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2018 |
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Haunted Mazes: Stranger Things • Trick 'r Treat • The First Purge • The Walking Dead Attraction • Poltergeist • Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers • The Horrors of Blumhouse: Chapter Two • Universal Monsters: Music by Slash |
Terror Tram: Hollywood Harry's: Dreadtime Storyz |
Scarezones: Holidayz in Hell • Trick 'r Treat • Monster Masquerade • Hell's Harvest • Toxxic Tunnel |
Show: Jabbawockeez |