Being that some of the horror themed pins from the past are some of the best (MB, TFTC, BSD, etc, and some of the recent themes have been just plain horrible, I think it would be cool to have a new one. It's time.
Not one based on old school monsters, something more recent. I believe the Saw series would lend itself well to a pinball machine. Just think of the toys.
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Quoted from o-din:Not one based on old school monsters, something more recent.
I was with you till you threw this line in there. 
The reason I say that is because I don't believe anything (horror related) will be as timeless as the Universal Monsters. I think a revamped MB would fare better than something like Saw. 30 years from now people will clearly know who Frankie, Drac, the Creech are etc, but Saw, maybe not so much. Especially since they've been absorbed into the Halloween culture. Don't get me wrong, I think anything horror related in pinball is good, I just believe they are on different levels. So for me, the ultimate would be a Haunted House themed pin that is hosted by Elvira and along the way you encounter all the Universal Monsters. I think I would also incorporate a small amount of the 70's and 80's guys as well. Like Jason, Freddy, Michael Myers and Pinhead.
A Cool theme would be something that would incorporate the "slashers" in on pin
"Drive in Slashers Theatre"
Theme the game like an old drive in and at the top center you have a small lcd (think the size of a portable dvd screen) that acts as the theatre screen. Lots of cool toy options like cars, etc. All the while unlocking and playing modes based on what is going on, on screen.
I think a fantasy/horror would lend itself beautifully to a pinball machine. Think about Pan's Labyrinth as a pin. The artwork and ingenuity of the mechanics could have infinite possibilities! I could totally see this as something Jpop would be a perfect designer for.
Argento's Suspiria would be a sweet horror themed pin. Another one where the visuals of the film could make for some great artwork on the cabinet, playfield and backglass!
Quoted from toyotaboy:Make it so:
YES! Munsters!
Quoted from spfxted:Forbidden Planet.
I love Forbidden planet. It was actually on TV a few weeks ago and I caught the tail end of it.
Quoted from toyotaboy:Make it so:
I would love to see the 1960's TV Addams family as well.
I want cthulhu!!!
...but will settle for Evil Dead or Shaun of the Dead. Or Young Frankenstein. Or, like, pretty much any of the horror themes mentioned above...
Quoted from Honch:So for me, the ultimate would be a Haunted House themed pin that is hosted by Elvira and along the way you encounter all the Universal Monsters.
Would be an epic theme for certain. That's one I would break the bank for.
Quoted from bigdaddy07:Would be an epic theme for certain. That's one I would break the bank for.
Yeah! EATME ! Elvira And The Monster Entourage
A Rob Zombie pin could have a lot of potential, however not enough mass appeal for one of the big boys to run I think.
I think Stern might do a zombie themed pin eventually (not Rob Zombie, just regular zombies), had a short conversation with Jody about pin themes/licenses when I was at the Stern factory a couple weeks ago.
Agreed with the sentiment that a "timeless" horror theme is preferable. Zombies are a theme that hasn't happened, and needs to. That said, a "Walking Dead" themed game seems like a no-brainer. It's a widely popular franchise, and is based on a timeless theme. Plus Zombies are hot right now. Right in Stern's ballpark, in my opinion. Zombie games on location would definitely rake in some cash.
Quoted from Spraynard:Plus Zombies are hot right now.
By the time they get a pin out, Zombies may be old hat... 
...er, sort of like that expression... 
Quoted from TheLaw:.
New Munsters show tanked recently, probably wont happen.
Just like The Addams Family, there is no replacing the originals.
How about Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland, Pinball Zombies From Beyond The Grave, or Ghost Squad (forget what it is now called). There are three horror/haunted/comedy releases coming sooooon.
Quoted from treibj:Street Trash (would have the coolest toys in pinball),
Holy crap, Street Trash. That takes me back. Pretty sure they would only sell two units though (one to you and one to me)
I vote Dead Alive (aka Braindead). Hilarious callouts, and lawnmower multiball!
Also, this which has been posted previously, Outbreak:
http://www.flippermarkt.de/community/forum/showthread.php?t=116035
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/home-made-zombie-pinball
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