The arena claimed more victims.
In Round 2 of the 2026 Horror Games, voters were asked to look beyond body counts and decide which horror icons have the best origin stories. Thirty-two tributes entered the arena, but only sixteen survived.
In this recap, Kris and Chel break down the biggest moments from the round, including Candyman defeating Freddy Krueger, Dracula outlasting Count Orlok, and the Babadook sending Toby from Paranormal Activity back to the shadows. We also say farewell to the fallen tributes across all four districts and reveal a surprise twist as several fan-favorite competitors return to the arena.
Finally, the next challenge is revealed.
Round 3 will test which monsters are the most resilient, and which ones are truly impossible to kill.
Voting for Round 3 opens March 11 at Noon and closes March 14.
Farewell…and may the scares be ever in your favor.
0:00 Greetings from the Capitol
1:00 Round 2 Challenge Explained (Origin Stories)
2:00 Biggest Win of the Round
2:40 Freddy Krueger vs Candyman Results
3:30 Closest Matchups
5:00 Why Origin Stories Were So Divisive
6:00 Dracula vs Count Orlok
7:30 Babadook vs Toby (Paranormal Activity)
8:30 Honoring the Fallen Tributes
10:00 Surprise Fan Favorites Return
12:00 New Round 3 Challenge: Most Resilient
14:00 Matchup Preview and Predictions
19:45 Voting Information