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Thrill Geek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
Universal Horror Unleashed Reveals More Frightening Details Ahead of Grand Opening in Las Vegas
Universal Destinations & Experiences is set to redefine terror with the grand opening of Universal Horror Unleashed, a first-of-its-kind year-round horror attraction debuting August 14 at the AREA15 District in Las Vegas. New details have emerged about one of the cornerstone experiences—the Universal Monsters haunted house—along with two original themed areas: Dead Storage and The Boiler, an immersive cocktail bar experience like no other. In the Universal Monsters haunted house, the legends of classic horror cinema break free from their silver screen origins and come terrifyingly to life. Guests will journey through the ruins of famed monster hunter Van Helsing's mausoleum, only to be thrust into the cursed territories of Universal's most iconic creatures. From the echoing corridors of Castle Dracula to the ancient tombs of The Mummy, and the electrified laboratory where Frankenstein and The Bride still haunt the living, this fully immersive haunted experience unites the most legendary monsters ever imagined in one continuous, spine-chilling nightmare. Before entering Van Helsing's realm, guests will first brave Dead Storage, a hauntingly atmospheric themed zone set within a forgotten section of an abandoned production warehouse. Reminiscent of Universal's earliest horror sets, this gothic graveyard of film relics is alive with nocturnal terror. Guests may encounter vampires, a werewolf mid-transformation, and other dark creatures that lurk in the shadows, all while navigating an environment filled with eerie set pieces and props lost to time. At the heart of the experience lies The Boiler, a darkly industrial cocktail bar pulsing with mechanical energy and infernal ambiance. Here, multiple horror zones converge, offering guests a space to unwind without ever truly escaping the horror. Beneath a towering, flame-spewing machine, patrons can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and soak in the atmosphere of this uniquely twisted reprieve. Universal Horror Unleashed will feature four immersive themed areas and four major haunted house experiences, including: Universal Monsters Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Scarecrow: The Reaping In addition to the frights, guests can explore horror-themed food and beverage offerings, specialty bars, and a retail location filled with exclusive merchandise and collectibles. Tickets are now available at For fans of fear, this is the next evolution in immersive horror entertainment—an experience that never sleeps, and never lets you forget what lurks in the dark. Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mighty Monsterwheelies Season 2 OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Kyel White's popular animated series
Mighty Monsterwheelies Season 2 OTT Release Date: Get ready, young adventurers and their families! The delightful world of Mighty Monsterwheelies is expanding with its second season on Netflix, set to premiere on May 5, 2025, according to What's on Netflix. In the vibrant town of Motorvania, a unique team of half-monster, half-vehicle heroes is always ready to lend a helping wheel. Under the guidance of Mayor Van Helsing, these characters tackle challenges not with battles against villains, but by addressing emergencies like landslides and heat waves, teaching young viewers the importance of community service and problem-solving. Season 1 Recap: Heroes of Motorvania Premiering on October 14, 2024, Mighty Monsterwheelies introduced viewers to the vibrant, all-vehicle town of Motorvania. Here, a unique team of half-monster, half-rescue vehicles - Bolts Frankenstein, Axyl Bride, Sonnie Dracula, Sweeps Wolfman, Wraps Stretcher, and Gill E. Creature - work together to protect their community from various challenges and mischief-makers like Phantom Freeze and Invisible Van. Across 26 episodes, the Monsterwheelies tackled diverse situations: "Welcome to Motorvania": The team rescues a family of cars that tumbled down a mountainside. "No Need for Speed": They assist a runaway school bus with malfunctioning brakes. "Escape from the Car Wash": Gillie and Sweeps address a malfunctioning car wash trapping a resident. "Heatwave": Sonnie steps up during a scorching heatwave affecting the town. "Let's Get Kraken": Gillie and Subrina investigate mysterious alarms near Blacktop Lagoon. Season 2 plans to introduce fresh faces and unexplored areas of Motorvania. One assured addition is a blind cave-exploring Big Foot. A message of inclusivity and kindness Executive producers Stephanie Simpson and Kyel White highlight that the series focuses on cooperation and acceptance. Rather than featuring traditional antagonists, Mighty Monsterwheelies encourages children to take pride in their uniqueness and to support one another through challenges. This approach aligns with the show's overarching goal: to promote inclusivity and underscore that everyone, regardless of size or ability, can make a meaningful contribution to their community.
Forbes
24-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
New Windows Threat Demands $5,000 In Return For $500,000 Attack
VanHelsing ransomware hackers charged $5,000 to start attacking Windows. It wasn't that long ago that we were assured that the ransomware threat was in decline, what with the FBI disruption of LockBit taking out one of the main criminal players. But LockBit soon bounced back, even going as far as sending a warning the new Federal Bureau of Investigation director, Kash Patel. The nature of the threat posed to enterprises by ransomware has been only too evident in recent high-profile security advisories from the FBI regarding ongoing Medusa ransomware-as-a-service attacks. Now, a scary new criminal clown has joined the ransomware circus and looks like making quite a splash as the first victims fall in less than two weeks after its launch. Here's everything you need to know about VanHelsing and the initial attacks targeting Windows devices. Although only first launched March 7, the VanHelsing ransomware-as-a-service platform has made quite a splash already. Described as rapidly expanding, the threat actors behind VanHelsing have already seen three enterprise victims fall victim in just two weeks. While that might seem like small beans in the overall scheme of cybercrime things, that's three successful attacks in just 14 days of operation. I'd be taking VenHelsing very seriously at this stage if I were you. Oh, and rapidly expanding? Researchers said that they had obtained two different variants of the ransomware threat, compiled just five days apart, and showing how fast it is evolving. According to threat intelligence experts at Check Point Research, the ransomware-as-a-service opened its doors to 'reputable' affiliates, although I would have to question the use of that word in these circumstances, for free. Unproven criminal allies, those looking to use the service to launch attacks of their own, have been required to pay a deposit of $5,000 in order to gain access to the offensive platform. It's not a bad investment should their attacks prove successful. 'After two blockchain confirmations of the victim's ransom payment,' Check Point said, 'the affiliates receive 80% of the revenue, while the remaining 20% is paid to the RaaS operators.' For their money, the attackers are provided with all the tools they need to manage their attacks by way of a control panel and cross-platform locker. The Check Point Research threat intelligence specialists have warned that while the initial successful attacks have been against Windows systems, VanHelsing is actually multi-platform and can also infect Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems. 'This multi-platform support significantly broadens the reach of the ransomware,' Check Point said, 'enabling it to target a wide variety of systems.' Everything points to Russian cybercrime being behind the latest ransomware player, not least that VanHelsing affiliates must not encrypt those systems within Commonwealth of Independent States countries. I would expect activity to ramp up pretty darn quickly from this point. Especially given that Check Point has confirmed that the initial targets have been high value with $500,000 demands made during ransom negotiations. 'This rapid escalation underscores the program's effectiveness and the evolving nature of ransomware threats,' Check Point concluded, 'emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures to combat such sophisticated attacks.'
Buzz Feed
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
22 Movies That Are "Complete Trash," But People Love Them Anyway
We all love movies, and even when a film is panned by critics and fans alike, you can still enjoy the flick. On the r/movies subreddit, Reddit user u/Calypso75 asked people to share movies they love despite them being universally acknowledged as terrible. Grab your popcorn and soda, because here are some of the "bad" films people love: 1. " Pacific Rim. Let's be real, this movie was, objectively, not a great film, but for the love of all things holy, GIANT ROBOTS run by two people are fighting GIANT MONSTERS with GIANT WEAPONS and A GODDAMN BOAT SWORD. You don't understand the pure entertainment and joy this movie brought me." Warner Bros. Pictures / 2. " Project X is a guilty pleasure of mine. I know it's bad, but I just like when it goes batsh*t crazy." 3. "Magic Mike XXL. It's so bad but so good!!" Warner Bros. Pictures / — u/thecompanionlesscube 4. "David Lynch's Dune was so bad that he wanted his name stricken from the record. I love it, but good god, is it stupid." 5. " Blood Monkey. It's kinda like a low-budget Jurassic Park -type movie, but with a killer monkey. It's supposed to be scary, but it's hilariously funny." 6. " Van Helsing. I saw so many negative reviews when it came out, and I still see negative comments about the movie, but I loved it. In the words of Roger Ebert, ' Van Helsing is silly, spectacular, and fun.'" Universal Pictures / — u/Morguito 7. " The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. I saw it first as a kid and thought it was cool as sh*t." 8. " Jumper. It's a bad movie, but I can't help but watch it every year or so. The concept is just so cool, but everything about the execution is wrong." 20th Century Fox 10. " Dudley Do-Right, with Brendan Fraser. There are parts of it that kinda make me cringe, but on the whole, I find it hilarious." 11. " Battleship. The plot and dialog are total cheese. Also, Brooklyn Decker." Universal Pictures — u/deltadal 12. " White Chicks." — u/Otharidos 13. " The Tuxedo starring Jackie Chan. Absolutely absurd, but my favorite part is Jackie dancing and lip-singing to James Brown." 14. " Mallrats. It's the film even Kevin Smith fans tend to hate, but I really like it. It's got a lot of good gags, and it moves at such a fast pace. It might just be nostalgia, though. Ever since I saw the 3D poster in my comic books, I knew I needed to see it. I even bought the soundtrack, and it cost almost $30. Adjusted for inflation, that's about $50 now." Gramercy Pictures / — u/TrollPoster469 16. " Jupiter Ascending. The wooden dialogue, the preposterous plot, the SPACE OPERA. Space wolf-hybrids. Space roller blades. Space bees. Space princes. Space industry. Space bureaucracy. This movie has space." 17. " Wild Wild West. I can't explain was a summer blockbuster that literally opens with decapitation and ends with a gigantic mechanical spider. It's so preposterous. I love it." 18. " Congo is a terrible movie that I happen to like anyway. I love it when the African general tells Tim Curry to stop eating his sesame cake." 19. " Evolution. It's obviously a 'bad' movie, yet it's also my favorite. If giant dinosaur birds ever attack a mall, I will totally sing, 'You are so beautiful' while making bird calls." 20. " Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters is AWESOME! It's simple, gritty, obnoxious, and fun but still has a plot." — u/Red_Raven 21. " Kung Pow! Enter the Fist remains one of the best movies I've seen, at least in my memory. I will never watch it again, so it remains that way." 20th Century Fox 22. And finally, " Waterworld."
