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Universal Orlando Sets May 12 Closure for Horror Make‑Up Show Reimagining

The move signals a broader push to update aging park staples for today’s guests.

2026 Delivers Three Friday the 13ths, With One Still Ahead

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Reboot Targets Game-Like Thrills at $80M Scale

Netflix Sets 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' for Oct. 3 as Questions Rise Over Portrayal