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“Dead Ringers” Review – Prime Video Series Births Unapologetic New Spin on David Cronenberg’s Film

Showrunner Alice Birch (Lady Macbeth, The Wonder) and actor/executive producer Rachel Weisz (Constantine, The Mummy, The Lobster) give a contemporary, gender-swapped spin on David Cronenberg’s psychological thriller Dead Ringers, based on the novel Twins by Bari Wood and Jack Geasland. Weisz assumes the dual role of twin gynecologists Elliot and Beverly Mantle, played to creepy perfection by Jeremy Irons in the 1988 film, signaling a vastly different […] The post “Dead Ringers” Review – Prime Video Series Births Unapologetic New Spin on David Cronenberg’s Film appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

Gory Action Accentuates the Launch Trailer for ‘Dead Island 2’ [Watch]

Eight long years after the original announcement, Dead Island 2 is on the verge of launch. Deep Silver has done the customary and released the launch trailer for the open world zombie epic, which is set to arrive this Friday for PC and consoles. Designed to “hold you over for a few more days”, the […] The post Gory Action Accentuates the Launch Trailer for ‘Dead Island 2’ [Watch] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘The Boogeyman’ Official Trailer 2 – Monsters Are Real in Latest Stephen King Horror Movie

The new trailer and a new poster for 20th Century Studios’ and 21 Laps’ The Boogeyman has been unleashed this afternoon. The supernatural horror-thriller from the mind of best-selling author Stephen King opens June 2, 2023, exclusively in theaters worldwide. In the film, “High school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister Sawyer are reeling from the recent […] The post ‘The Boogeyman’ Official Trailer 2 – Monsters Are Real in Latest Stephen King Horror Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Gives Homage to ‘The Shining’ in Ultra Gory, Blood-Soaked Clip! [Exclusive]

It’s Evil Dead Week as director Lee Cronin will see his brand new movie Evil Dead Rise (read Bloody Disgusting’s review here) open in theaters this Friday. Fede Alvarez’s Evil Dead 2013 was one of the bloodiest films I’ve ever seen in my life and this new sequel appears to be following suit. It’s going […] The post ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Gives Homage to ‘The Shining’ in Ultra Gory, Blood-Soaked Clip! [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
7 min read

‘Diablo IV’ Open Beta Thoughts – Previewing the World, the Story, and the Franchise’s Evolution

So Diablo IV had its open beta a few weeks ago. Like many other folks, I decided to partake in the slaughter of the hordes of hell and walked away with some thoughts. It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a proper Diablo release. The disappointing mobile game Immortal released last year and Diablo III […] The post ‘Diablo IV’ Open Beta Thoughts – Previewing the World, the Story, and the Franchise’s Evolution appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Reyna Cervantes
1 min read

‘Shin Kamen Rider’ Getting a US Theatrical Release in May?

From director Hideaki Anno (Shin Godzilla, Shin Ultraman), live action reboot Shin Kamen Rider recently opened in Japanese theaters, but what about a United States release? Both the Fandango and AMC Theatres websites are currently listing a May 31, 2023 theatrical release for Shin Kamen Rider here in the States, seemingly a one-night-only affair. Tickets are […] The post ‘Shin Kamen Rider’ Getting a US Theatrical Release in May? appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Agony: Lords of Hell’ Demo Available Now for a Limited Time on Steam [Video]

With its Kickstarter winding down, Madmind Studio has announced that Agony: Lords of Hell now has a demo available on Steam for curious fans to check out the game’s progress. The demo, which is also available for Kickstarter backers, will remain up until the conclusion of the Kickstarter, which as of right now has nine […] The post ‘Agony: Lords of Hell’ Demo Available Now for a Limited Time on Steam [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

“The Last of Us” Season 3? Creator Suggests There’s More Story to Tell Beyond Season 2

HBO’s hit series “The Last of Us” has already been renewed for a second season, with the first season essentially adapting the entirety of the original video game. Does that mean the events of The Last of Us Part II will be completely covered in “The Last of Us” Season 2? And if so, does […] The post “The Last of Us” Season 3? Creator Suggests There’s More Story to Tell Beyond Season 2 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

Netflix’s “Sweet Tooth” Season 2 Trailer – The Hybrids Fight Back Beginning April 27th

Netflix’s series “Sweet Tooth” will be returning for Season 2 here in early 2023, with the streaming service announcing that the second season will premiere on April 27, 2023. While you wait, watch the “Sweet Tooth” Season 2 official trailer below. In “Sweet Tooth” Season 2, “Get ready for the hybrids to fight back! Gus and his fellow hybrids […] The post Netflix’s “Sweet Tooth” Season 2 Trailer – The Hybrids Fight Back Beginning April 27th appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

‘Hell House LLC Origins’ – Filming Has Begun on Franchise Prequel

Every story has an origin, and the found footage hit Hell House LLC is no exception. As we recently learned, the franchise’s upcoming fourth movie will be a prequel tale. Director Stephen Cognetti announced on Twitter over the weekend that filming on Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor is now officially underway. The team explains, […] The post ‘Hell House LLC Origins’ – Filming Has Begun on Franchise Prequel appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘The Tank’ Review – Simple Premise Showcases Great Creature Effects

Writer/Director Scott Walker (The Frozen Ground) evokes the ’80s creature feature for his sophomore film, The Tank. A simple, self-contained premise serves as the foundation for a creature effects showcase. While unique creature design and effects by Weta Workshop make for a compelling centerpiece, the simplistic storytelling undermines it by undercutting the tension and stakes. Ben (Matt […] The post ‘The Tank’ Review – Simple Premise Showcases Great Creature Effects appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ Defeats ‘Renfield’ With $36 Million Worldwide Opening

Sony’s Screen Gems went up against Universal Studios at the box office this weekend, with horror movies The Pope’s Exorcist and Renfield opening up on the very same day. Which film debuted with a stronger opening weekend? Well, The Pope’s Exorcist came in at #2 on the domestic box office charts, while Renfield debuted in […] The post ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ Defeats ‘Renfield’ With $36 Million Worldwide Opening appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘80s Horror Is Rebirthed in Cryptic New Game ‘Suffer the Night’ — Available Now on PC [Exclusive]

Indie publisher Assemble Entertainment and solo developer Tainted Pact bring us a terrifying descent into survival horror madness with Suffer the Night, a new horror game that Bloody Disgusting is excited to announce is AVAILABLE NOW on Steam, GOG, and itch.io! Alone in a secluded cabin during a violent storm, horror illustrator Stacey Liden will discover […] The post ‘80s Horror Is Rebirthed in Cryptic New Game ‘Suffer the Night’ — Available Now on PC [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition’ Receiving Demo During Steam Next Fest in June

Those of you old-school shooter fans itching to get your hands on Apogee Entertainment’s upcoming Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition will be happy to know that the team of Apogee, Nightdive Studios and New Blood Interactive will have a demo available for you to try this June. The remaster of the 1994 cult classic […] The post ‘Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition’ Receiving Demo During Steam Next Fest in June appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’ Delayed to February 2024

After the mixed response to its gameplay, Warner Bros and Rocksteady have decided to delay Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League once again. Originally set for May 26 (after it was delayed from its original 2022 release), the game will be pushed back to February 2, 2024. The official Twitter for Suicide Squad: Kill the […] The post ‘Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’ Delayed to February 2024 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

Third Character Trailer for ‘Redfall’ Introduces Combat Engineer Remi [Video]

Arkane and Bethesda have released their third character trailer for Redfall, this time focusing on Remi De La Rosa. Described as “a brilliant combat engineer who has spent her life on the frontlines,” Remi is a member of the Coast Guard, who were in the process of rescuing survivors caught in the vampire disaster in […] The post Third Character Trailer for ‘Redfall’ Introduces Combat Engineer Remi [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Do You See Sparky?’ Prologue Game ‘Sparky Marky’ Now Available on Steam

In case you missed it, Clapperheads released a few weeks back the single-player prologue for their upcoming first-person horror title Do You See Sparky? in Sparky Marky on itch.io. Today, the team has added the prologue to Steam. Based on a similar premise to Do You See Sparky?, in the 30 minute prologue Sparky Marky, […] The post ‘Do You See Sparky?’ Prologue Game ‘Sparky Marky’ Now Available on Steam appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

The Ladies of ‘Evil Dead’ – Awesome Photos Unite Franchise Legends and ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Newcomers

Earlier this week we shared with you a great shot of Evil Dead Rise stars Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan hanging out with Evil Dead 2013 star Jane Levy, and today Bloody Disgusting has been provided with something even better. In celebration of 40 years of The Evil Dead, even more of the franchise’s female leads got […] The post The Ladies of ‘Evil Dead’ – Awesome Photos Unite Franchise Legends and ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Newcomers appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
6 min read

6 of the Best Apartment Horror Movies to Get You Ready for ‘Evil Dead Rise’

Gothic castles and faraway cabins are classic genre fare, but there’s something to be said for scary movies that tell stories about claustrophobic urban environments and the horrors of being isolated despite being surrounded by densely packed neighbors. Not only are these stories more relatable for big-city folks like myself, but they’re also uniquely positioned […] The post 6 of the Best Apartment Horror Movies to Get You Ready for ‘Evil Dead Rise’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
5 min read

‘Rewind or Die’ Review – Video Game Combines Slasher Horror and Retro Video Store Simulator

When I was in high school, one of my first jobs was working at a big chain video store. While it was fun to be around movies and movie fans all day, it did have all the pitfalls of any public facing customer service job. Weird customers, understaffing, and repetitive work were all par for […] The post ‘Rewind or Die’ Review – Video Game Combines Slasher Horror and Retro Video Store Simulator appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Aaron Boehm