Halloween Horror Nights 5 Final Cut – part one

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / Blood Moon, explosive red

Halloween Horror Nights 5 has ended its run of 14 incredible nights. We’ve got a lot more photos to share from the final weekend!

Behind the Scenes: The Last Weekend

During the final weekend (29-31 Oct) of HHN5, I captured some 1,500 photos from the scare zones. Some people may not know this: When doing ‘reportage’ photography at HHN, most photos are throwaways. There’s too much action happening in poor light, other people ruining the shot, ‘look’ not dramatic enough, and so forth.

Out of that 1.5k, I have 200+ decent images – but still many repeats due to alternate compositions, and then it’s further cut to about 90+. The original plan was to share them on Instagram during the final weekend, for something I’d call “HHN5 Overdrive” where a new photo is posted every 1-3 hours, but then it’s still too many. So I thought, why not post 2-3 a day? It’ll be Chinese New Year 2016 before I’m done.

So I’ve decided to just publish them in extended bonus feature called HHN5 Final Cut. The point of all this is to feature the other great moments, and performers from both casts. So I’m adding select photos from mid season, if they are not already used in the main features. Some of the photos are already on Instagram, but uncropped shots will be published here.

This is a thank you series to the performers, crew and the team that made this year’s event happen. 🙂

Weaved into the images are some ‘behind the scenes’ thoughts and random anecdotes. So enjoy – it’s a long 11 months to HHN6.

[Cover Image: Blood Moon on Fire, 30/10/2015 ]

Final Cut #1 – It’s Not Over

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / Blood Moon - The Prophet

The Prophet is a lesser-known character that only appears in the Opening Scaremony. He warns the guests who come in early about the Blood Moon, and if you did manage to meet him, you’ll see that his look has subtle, bizarre detailing.

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / Blood Moon - The Prophet Tattoo and Coat

His ‘calculations’ were inked onto his arm and coat. But his journal is… empty.

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / Blood Moon - The Prophet Tattoo and Book

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / Blood Moon - The Final Rising, Crowd on Halloween Night

Final Rising of the Blood Moon on 31st October. Hollywood was packed in mere minutes.

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / Blood Moon - Last Rushes

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / Blood Moon - Mad rush out of Hollywood

Crew members diverting the crowd away from Hollywood into Madagascar. It’s a skill.

I’ve always wondered what will happen if the guests just ignore the rope and run out before the Opening Scaremony. What would the park do?

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / Blood Moon - Iconic Zombie

Of all the icons featured, the zombie may have been the toughest role to perform. All those lunges and jaw-dislocating poses. This zombie does not appear in the famous haunted house, but we all know he’s patient zero.

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / Hollywood, Nurse selling syringe shots

‘Nurses’ could be found in every zone of the park, selling jello syringe shots and blood packs.

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - quarantine harbour across the lake

Despite being a scare zone, the crew is particularly strict at ConTERMINATED. Flash photography and any form of lights were not allowed. This would push cameras to their limits.

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the entrance

The blue lighting here is tricky for many camera sensors, so capturing in RAW format is ideal if you want to push the capabilities of your camera.

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - girl in the shadows

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - creepy girl with doll

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - creepy girl with doll 2

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the butcher

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the mutant mother

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the mutant at the bridge

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the bridge mutant

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the cleaner at the bridge

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the girl in the barrels

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - cleaner at the bridge, alternate

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the trashman solo mysterious

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the trashman twins

Almost missed the opportunity to capture this performer, who is a famous park guest 😎

And then I met his counterpart too. What luck.

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the topless guy

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the victim in blue

These two photos were very dark and had overblown blues when previewed on my camera. After editing, all the finer details could be lifted out. So my advice for people who want to cover HHN – don’t delete anything unless you’re sure it can’t be saved.

Halloween Horror Nights 5 FINAL CUT / ConTERMINATED - the surgeon, chainsaw guy

To be continued.



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