Beer and Chainsaws

Horror Nights Hotel Stay!

John Forsee — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:10:36 +0000

Alright, so, I started looking into the hotel information to see how the pricing was going to be and here’s what I got.

Rodeway Inn
This is where we stayed last time. Extremely close to the park, and within walking distance. All we had to do was walk over the overpass that goes across I-4 and it brought us straight into City Walk, near where the movie theater is. It’s cheap, close, and good for what we need it for: A place to crash after drinking.

Days Inn International
I believe I’ve stayed here before, and it was in slightly worse condition than Rodeway, and a bit farther from the park. It is, however, slightly less expensive. And the walk was maybe 15 – 20 minutes longer than Rodeway. Either way, this one is good for what it’s intended purpose: A place to crash after drinking.

I’m pretty sure these are the closest to the park at the cheapest cost. Everything else is in the $150 – $200 price range, which is a bit ridiculous when we only need it for the sake of passing out. So, for those of you planning to stay the night, these are probably going to be your best bet. And, if you want to bring the cost down even more, we can see about grouping people up in the rooms. Everyone is more than welcome to find somewhere else if they would like, but I’m pretty sure a few of us will be staying in one of these two choices.

Saw VI Teaser Trailer

Nick Vollentine — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:56:21 +0000

Apple has just posed the first teaser trailer for Saw VI.

Give it a peek and tell us what you think of it in the comments.

Horror Nights Shirt Design!

John Forsee — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:35:49 +0000

I think it’s time to get the ball rolling on this again. We need to start hashing out ideas so we can get a finalized version of the shirt going. I’m pretty sure it’s going to have to be black again, and I was thinking of including the design from last years shirt as our ‘logo’ on the upper left chest area of the shirt, that way we have something to tie them all together with as the years go on. Maybe just change the year to whatever the current year may be, and stick with that design as our ‘bread and butter.’ Obviously this can change if we can find a better way to work the design into the shirt. So, let’s hear it people! Get the ideas going!

I’ll be There!

Nick Vollentine — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:36:37 +0000

So I didn’t get the call from Universal yesterday. That means I’ll be right there with you guys on Halloween night!

I applied and interviewed for a backstage position for the event. I had an interview and would have received a phone call no later than yesterday if I was chosen. No phone call = no job.

Horror Nights House Info!

John Forsee — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:24:25 +0000

Looks like they are starting to put together the bits and pieces of information that will tease us about the houses this year. Check out the official Horror Nights site and click on the Universal Palace Theater link to get the latest info on this years theme!

Horror Nights Site Updated Again!

John Forsee — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:23:22 +0000

I’m not entirely sure when this happened, but the official Halloween Horror Nights Site was updated as of July 22nd. I’d have a more exact date, but since I was moving I didn’t have internet to check it out. Be sure to visit the site and see what’s on there by using the link to the left!

3 months and counting!

We’re on Twitter!

Nick Vollentine — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:53:06 +0000

Nowaday’s you’re nobody if your not on at least a dozen different social networking sites. We’ll we’re working on it ok! So get off our backs!!!

Step 1: Join Twitter

@beernchainsaws

Step 1: Check

Movie Night Schedule

Nick Vollentine — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:40:54 +0000

We are starting a new weekly feature post starting next week and running until September 23rd: The day before Horror Nights opens. John, Josh, Casey, and I will be watching and reviewing a movie related to each of this year’s characters Jigsaw, Chucky, and the Wolfman each week.

We’ll talk about what we liked, what we didn’t like, what scenes still hold up and scare us even after watching it years later, what scenes we want to see recreated in the haunted houses etc.

Here is the schedule of the movies we will be watching. Get your Netflix queue ready.

7/15: Saw

7/22: Saw II

7/29: Saw III

8/5: Saw IV

8/12: Saw V

8/19: The Wolf Man

8/26: Child’s Play

9/2: Child’s Play 2

9/9: Child’s Play 3

9/16: Bride of Chucky

9/23: Seed of Chucky

Check back each Thursday morning to read they latest review. Be sure to leave a comment to let us know what you thought about each movie and let us know what you are doing to get psyched for this year’s Horror Nights.

i.Saw: The World’s First USB Powered Chainsaw /JK

Nick Vollentine — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:14:51 +0000

As of today you can head over to usbchainsaw.com and pre-order a the i.Saw, a chainsaw for home and office use. It’s USB 2.0 compatible and works runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux based machines.

It’s the size of a keyboard, and yet it can cut through that stubborn office plant that keeps getting in your way. Check out this video of the bad boy in action.

You can be one of the first to kids on the block to own an i.Saw by signing up for a pre-order. Just sign up to be notified when they will be shipping in September for $59.95. Plus shipping of course. /JK |i.Saw via Gizmodo|

Horror Nights 2008 Pictures

Nick Vollentine — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:16:00 +0000

The pictures from last year’s Horror Nights are back online! Head over to our albums page here and check out what you missed. Thanks Ronnie for all the pictures!