Halloween is about to get a whole lot scarier, and a whole lot more fun, with NXT LVL Event's brand-new immersive activation, the Door Bell of Doom.
NXT LVL Event provides interactive photo and video experiences for corporate and personal events — think 360 photo booths and Glam Bots, and even "Bot Ross, an AI-controlled robot that can sketch something truly memorable for your guests.
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Make it a party they'll never forget.
Now, with spooky season giving parties a creepy edge, this one-of-a-kind photo and video experience puts your guests in the middle of a horror-movie moment.
Picture this: You step up to a dark and deserted front door, press the bell, and suddenly a terrifying clown emerges from the shadows, trying to claw its way toward you. The kicker? Every shot and video looks like it’s being captured straight through a door peephole, just like in a scary movie.
The Door Bell of Doom is designed for maximum fright and maximum fun. Guests pose at the door while the scary clown becomes the ultimate background character. With the immersive peephole perspective, each photo and video feels personal, raw, and chilling, like the guest is moments away from being caught.
Every shot is instantly shareable, perfect for TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
This isn’t just a booth — it’s a moment. Whether your guests scream, laugh, or both, they’ll walk away with unforgettable content that captures the spirit of the season.
Reach out to NXT LVL Event to book the Door Bell of Doom and discuss making your next event one to remember.
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Milly Alcock in Supergirl.
Last year's Superman reboot brought a renewed sense of optimism for, if not the concept of the comic book movie, then at least the DC Comics universe. After more than a decade of DC films that felt mostly creatively bankrupt, the leadership of James Gunn gave the story a sense of fun. That included the brief introduction of Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, who’s now getting her own showcase in, naturally, Supergirl.
When we first met her in Superman, Supergirl was in rough shape, arriving at the Fortress of Solitude visibly inebriated. Nothing has changed at the beginning of this film, save for her aimlessly traveling around the universe with her rambunctious dog, Krypto. One of her random stops puts her in the same bar as Ruthye (Eve Ridley), who is looking for help tracking down Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts) and a group known as the Brigands after they brutally murdered her family.
Kara is initially loath to offer aid, but when Krem shoots a poison dart into Krypto while escaping, her motivation goes way up, especially since Krem holds the antidote. Kara, with Ruthye doggedly following her, uses every means available to her to find Krem, a journey that is hampered by galaxies having different colored suns than the one that gives her powers, the yellow sun.
Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, the film is a big step back in the fun category, not least because Supergirl is deep in her feelings for much of the film. Her personal trauma, which is detailed in occasional flashbacks, gives a reason for her depression, but fails to land fully. The story seems to want everyone to be sad, as it includes a child trafficking ring and multiple instances of families being murdered.
Milly Alcock and Krypto in Supergirl.Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
To try to counteract that downer material, the filmmakers give Supergirl many opportunities to show off her fighting skills. While still CGI-heavy, the action scenes contain enough of a semblance of reality that they feel exciting. Unfortunately, this is undercut by the inclusion of several slow-motion sequences, giving the impression that the filmmakers didn’t trust the actors to deliver the goods on a consistent basis.
Superman (David Corenswet) makes a handful of appearances in the film, and while his presence is welcome given how well the character came across in the previous movie, it also doesn’t allow Supergirl to become her own person. Almost everything she does is colored by either her cousin or her parents, and since her powers are identical to those of Superman, there is very little that makes her story unique aside from how she’s dealing with the fallout.
Alcock (House of the Dragon, Sirens) gives an appealing performance despite her character being drunk and/or moody most of the time. She definitely sells what Supergirl is going through, so if given a better story in a future film, she’s proven her capability. Schoenaerts makes for a pretty good villain, although he’s aided by a look that includes a face full of studs. Jason Momoa has a memorable supporting role as the bounty hunter Lobo, even if his character doesn’t add much to the story.
While not a full-on disaster, Supergirl does not continue the momentum that Superman started. With a story that’s more concerned with showing audiences death scenes than a hero saving people, the film doesn’t seem to understand the appeal of a character like Supergirl or how to make her someone audiences will return to over and over again.
Milly Alcock and Krypto in Supergirl.Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures