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 […]
Month: November 2021
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 […]
7 New Horror Movies & Shows Releasing for Thanksgiving Week Including the ‘Resident Evil’ Reboot!
While Ghostbusters: Afterlife tops the box office in its first full week of release, you may be wondering what else we can expect on the road to Thanksgiving and Black Friday. It’s actually a surprisingly robust week for the horror genre, with the Resident Evil film franchise returning to theaters and a brand new Bruce […]
Kojima Productions Launches New Division Devoted to Film and Television
Those of you who follow Hideo Kojima on Twitter know the man likes his movies. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Kojima Productions has launched a new Los Angeles-based division dedicated to music, TV and film. GamesIndustry.biz reports that the new division is “designed to take the game studio’s games to other pop […]
‘Scream 4’ Hits Harder as an Unexpected Swan Song for Wes Craven [Halloweenies Podcast]
Step aside, Charlie and Robbie, there’s a new Cinema Club in town. As promised, the Halloweenies have returned to the streets of Woodsboro, where everyone is shaking off a case of deja vu. Make no mistake, though, this is no remake. No, there are all new rules to learn, which is why you oughta make your […]