The empowerment of arming the player has always been somewhat of a conundrum for the horror genre. While necessary to the player’s survival, the inevitable firepower bestowed upon the player can be detrimental to the carefully crafted horror elements. So, what happens when the player is stripped of that empowerment and trades in their gun […]
Day: November 22, 2021
Horror-Adventure Comic ‘Nocterra’ Getting a Netflix Series With James Wan Producing
James Wan‘s Atomic Monster will produce a television series adaptation of the Nocterra comic book from Image Comics, we’ve learned today, which has been set up over at Netflix. Nocterra is a high-octane sci-fi adventure telling the story of Val Riggs, a “Ferryman” who relays people and goods through a world enveloped by a lasting […]
‘The Art of Goosebumps’: New Book Will Spotlight All the Original ‘Goosebumps’ Book Covers!
As important as the R.L. Stine-penned stories themselves, the artwork from Tim Jacobus for that original run of Goosebumps books helped moved the terror tales off shelves like hotcakes, and a brand new book headed our way this year will put the spotlight on that classic art. Dynamite Entertainment will release Beware: The Art of Goosebumps on November 30! “Featuring tons […]
Arkane’s Sci-Fi Horror Game ‘Prey’ is an Immersive World of Mimics, Misdirection, and Monstrous Aliens [Safe Room Podcast]
Countless games claim to emphasize player choice, but how many actually deliver on that promise? Often player choice amounts to little more than black and white morality decisions or variations on stealth or “loud” approaches to combat. And while there are surely outliers, a more traditional approach to immersive sims seems to be a rarity […]
Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Heads Home to 4K and Blu-ray in January
Now playing in theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max, Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune has thus far made $367 million worldwide, and soon it’s getting a physical release. Dune is available for premium digital rental and purchase on December 3, we’ve learned today, and the film will subsequently arrive on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD on January […]
Stay Home, Watch Horror: 5 Thanksgiving Horror Movies to Stream This Week!
It’s Thanksgiving week, which means it’s time to theme our horror viewing accordingly. There’s something for everyone; bloody slashers, tension-fueled nightmares, and a family favorite for all ages. All either center around the holiday or evoke the spirit of it through its themes. Here’s where you can stream them this week. And if you need […]
[Black Friday] Best Buy Slashes 4K Releases to $9.99 Including ‘Blade’, ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Alien’ and More!
If you’ve been waiting to upgrade some of your favorite horror movies to 4K Ultra HD without breaking the bank, look no further than this week’s various sales for Black Friday. Best Buy‘s sales, for example, are already live in store and online, so you don’t have to wait until Friday. And best of all, […]
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ – Limited Edition Ecto-1 Popcorn Container Now Being Sold Online By AMC Theatres!
Sold out in theaters, AMC Theatres put up for grabs an incredible Ecto-1 popcorn container on the road to Ghostbusters: Afterlife‘s release, and a limited quantity are now available online! AMC Theatres tweets this afternoon, “Missed out on the Ecto-1 in theatres? It’s back from the dead, and available exclusively in our online store. The […]
‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Character Posters Spotlight Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and More
Lana Wachowski is back behind the camera for The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth film in the series that brings back both Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) – only they have amnesia and don’t remember the events of the initial trilogy. The Matrix Resurrections will release December 22, both in theaters and on HBO Max, and a new […]
[R.I.P.] ‘Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse’ Actor Joey Morgan Has Passed Away at 28
Best known to horror fans for playing Augie Foster in the 2015 horror-comedy Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, we’ve learned the sad news that Joey Morgan has passed away. Morgan was just 28 years old, with THR reporting that the young actor passed away early Sunday morning. A rep told the site, “It was […]
Projecting Gay Panic in Patrick Brice’s ‘Creep’ [Horror Queers Podcast]
Creep Evan Hansen. After spending Halloween shacking up with the colorful characters in Clue, we kicked off November with a discussion of a seminal queer vampire text in The Lost Boys and revisited Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s “Once More With Feeling” on its 20th anniversary. Now, we’re getting a little…..creepy with Patrick Brice‘s exceptional film Creep! In the […]
[Review]: ‘Bloodmoon: I’ Displays the Brilliance and Musical Intrigue of Converge, Chelsea Wolfe & Stephen Brodsky!
Being the metalcore force that they’ve been for more than three decades, Converge has always been interested in experimentation. The band’s most iconic release, Jane Doe (which came out 20 years ago), is a testament to that; going beyond the realm of hardcore song structure, Converge laid out an experience that hammers and throttles away […]
Akedo Footwear and Warner Bros. Join Forces for Limited Edition ‘Gremlins’ Sneakers!
Several companies have been releasing awesome horror-themed sneakers in recent years, and up next is a pair of Gremlins kicks from Akedo Footwear and Warner Bros.! The limited edition high-top sneakers feature the iconic original poster art for the 1984 holiday horror classic, with Gizmo and Stripe bursting out of a Christmas package. Akedo’s press […]
Netflix and ‘Train to Busan’ Director’s New Series “Hellbound” Stands Tall Alongside “Midnight Mass” [Review]
Editor’s Note: Joe Lipsett had previously reviewed the show’s first three episodes. Belief is a gray element within life – belief can inspire good or evil. Belief can allow us to find hope or stir others with fear. In the wrong hands, people can craft belief into a weapon. The latter is very much at […]
New Movie ‘Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City’ Releases TONIGHT in Select Locations!
Since it’s a holiday week, Sony’s new reboot Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is releasing in theaters nationwide on Wednesday, but select theaters are getting it even sooner. Tickets are actually on sale right now for early access screenings TONIGHT, November 22nd, allowing hardcore Resident Evil fans in select locations to see the film […]