Eli Roth to make commercial debut with exclusive Halloween Horror Nights TV spot This year, notorious filmmaker Eli Roth – acclaimed director of blockbuster horror films such as Hostel and Cabin Fever and the upcoming Death Wish remake – makes his commercial directorial debut with Universal Studios’ new “Halloween Horror Nights” television spot, entitled “The Mourning After.” As expected…it’s gory. “Halloween Horror Nights” kicks off at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, September 15.