Terror | Julie Moree's News Watch

Universal Is bringing horror to the screen with the sequel to to the original Unfriended movie that follows a group of teens who are haunted by a mysterious being online. This time it is the owner of the laptop in which one of the teens happens to discover while online. The thing is the person is determined to get the laptop back by any means possible.

The film delves into the horror of the web by using the same techniques as the original, that is using various social media outlets including Facebook, messenger, and Skype to name a few. The film is shot almost entirely through the eyes of the computer with very little to see outside of the computer monitor which is not easy to do, but the director excelled in captivating the audience and making them jump at the right time.

Also like the original, Unfriended: Dark Web stars a cast of relative unknowns but all of which do an exceptional job of taking the web and showing just how dark and twisted it could be. Particularly the actor that played Matias (Colin Woodell) could be considered a breakout star in this film as he fully captured what its like not only to communicate with the girl he loves via the internet, but also do it while learning to sign. There were little explanation for the signs he was doing but the audience was still able to understand through other ways and see the sense of urgency when the hacker got hold of his files and threatened his friends and girl friend online.

Overall Unfriended: Dark Web is a film for a true fan of the horror genre, however it is also one for those fascinated with the world wide web as it shows the worst that could happen when one trusts without knowing who they are really talking to.

The Universal film came out in theaters July 20, 2018 and is currently playing in a theater near you. See it to know just what to look out for on the Dark Web.

Universal Studios Hollywood is pleased to welcome back its yearly Halloween Horror Nights as visitors walk through the haunted streets of the theme park. The event opened to a sold out crowd of guests on Friday September 19 and Saturday September 20,2014 and will continue for 22 nights from 7 p.m to 2 a.m.

At the opening night, their annual Eyegore Awards, an event honoring the creators and designers of the featured mazes, saw roughly 500 fans of the genre who came out to recognize this year’s recipients, filmmakers Robert Rodriguez and John Landis, make up effects artist, Greg Nicotero and rock Guitarist Slash.

This years mazes include the return of the Walking Dead in terror tram as well as The Walking Dead: End of the Line, as well as 5 new mazes including Face Off based on the Sci Fi show, An American Werewolf in London, Dracula Untold: Reign of Blood,Alien Vs. Predator, From Dusk Til Dawn and Clowns 3D inspired by the music of Slash.

In addition, all rides including Revenge of the Mummy, Simpsons, Transformers, Jurassic Park In The Dark and the newest attraction Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem are also open during the night time hours.

Halloween Horror nights runs through November 2 and tickets can be purchased for as low as 52 dollars online or 139 dollars for the front of the line pass. Due to the event selling out, guests are advised to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.