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Madmind’s VR Version of ‘Succubus’ Banned From Steam

Madmind Studio have once again courted the ire of Steam, this time with the VR version of their 2021 title, Succubus. Succubus: Hellish Orgy VR, which had been announced during MADNIGHT 2023, has been banned from the service. Reported by our friends at RelyOnHorror, Hellish Orgy VR was scheduled to be released Q1 2023 on […] The post Madmind’s VR Version of ‘Succubus’ Banned From Steam appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

Lovecraft Meets Arthur Conan Doyle in Launch Trailer for ‘Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened’ [Video]

With Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened arriving later this week, Frogwares has released the game’s launch trailer, which as you might expect, contains plenty of Lovecraft vibes to get Cthulhu fans excited. Touted as a “full remake and substantial rewrite” of their 2006 title, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened pits the titular Holmes and his faithful sidekick […] The post Lovecraft Meets Arthur Conan Doyle in Launch Trailer for ‘Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened’ [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
5 min read

‘Unleashed’ – The Neo-Exploitation of the 2005 Martial Arts Thriller Starring Jet Li

While you probably couldn’t tell from his last couple of movies, French director Luc Besson was once a cinematic force to be reckoned with. I mean, the guy managed to get unusual films off the ground on name recognition alone, even when he wasn’t directing them. One of my personal favorites of his strange little […] The post ‘Unleashed’ – The Neo-Exploitation of the 2005 Martial Arts Thriller Starring Jet Li appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
7 min read

We’re Dying to Hang Out With ‘You’re Killing Me’ Star McKaley Miller

As summer draws near, many high school seniors find themselves faced with the hellish decision of what to do with their lives after graduation amidst the terrifying reality of college applications. Screenwriters Walker Hare and Brad Martocello explore this timeless nightmare for Beth Hanna and Jerren Lauder’s pulse-pounding new horror film You’re Killing Me. Prep […] The post We’re Dying to Hang Out With ‘You’re Killing Me’ Star McKaley Miller appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
6 min read

‘Free Renfield’ – Web Game Offers Killer Prizes Including Vintage 1967 Dracula Pinball Machine!

While we wait for Universal Pictures’ horror-comedy Renfield to sink its fangs into the big screen on April 14 – tickets are on sale now – Bloody Disgusting has learned that Aptos Labs, Forward Studio, and Signal and Cipher are bringing blockchain to the movies with the launch of Free Renfield, an interactive web-based game that could […] The post ‘Free Renfield’ – Web Game Offers Killer Prizes Including Vintage 1967 Dracula Pinball Machine! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Cinematographer Jacques Haitkin Has Passed Away

Original A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) cinematographer Jacques Haitkin passed away last month at the age of 72, we’ve learned via The Hollywood Reporter today. THR reports, “Haitkin died March 21 in San Francisco after a battle with ALS and leukemia, his son Zak Haitkin told The Hollywood Reporter.” Jacques Haitkin served as the cinematographer/director […] The post ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Cinematographer Jacques Haitkin Has Passed Away appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

Bruce Campbell Guest Stars on “Impractical Jokers” Next Week With ‘Evil Dead’ Spoof Previewed

Ahead of Evil Dead Rise arriving in theaters on April 21, producer/franchise star Bruce Campbell will appear on a very special episode of “Impractical Jokers” next week. Airing on Thursday, April 13 at 10pm ET on TruTV, the episode guest starring Bruce Campbell was previewed on social media today, and it teases an Evil Dead […] The post Bruce Campbell Guest Stars on “Impractical Jokers” Next Week With ‘Evil Dead’ Spoof Previewed appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Family Dinner’ – Celebrate Good Friday With Easter-Themed Horror Now Streaming on SCREAMBOX!

SCREAMBOX has prepared an Easter feast. The buzzed-about psychological horror film Family Dinner, which first premiered at Tribeca earlier this year, is now streaming on the Bloody Disgusting-powered SCREAMBOX! The buzz surrounding this Austrian horror film has increased steadily, with its recent inclusion in the Next Wave Competition at Fantastic Fest and upcoming screenings at […] The post ‘Family Dinner’ – Celebrate Good Friday With Easter-Themed Horror Now Streaming on SCREAMBOX! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
1 min read

Blumhouse’s James Wan-Produced ‘Night Swim’ Will Be the First Big Horror Release of 2024

No running. No diving. No lifeguard on duty. No swimming after dark. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are reteaming again with Universal Pictures, this time for the supernatural thriller Night Swim. Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon will star in Night Swim from writer/director Bryce McGuire, and today the film has been given a brand new release date. Previously set for theatrical release on […] The post Blumhouse’s James Wan-Produced ‘Night Swim’ Will Be the First Big Horror Release of 2024 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

New ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Poster Wants You to Come to Mommy…

Tickets for Evil Dead Rise are on sale now, and today the team has unleashed a brand new piece of poster art in celebration. “Come to mommy,” a gnarly Deadite beckons… Meagan Navarro writes in her Evil Dead Rise review for BD, “Evil Dead Rise is an absolute crowd pleaser that’s best enjoyed with a rowdy crowd of […] The post New ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Poster Wants You to Come to Mommy… appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
4 min read

“Yellowjackets” Season 2 Review – Episode 3 Deepens the Supernatural Mysteries

“I think shit is going to get a lot worse out here.” Nat (Sophie Thatcher) says this aloud to what remains of Jackie’s body the day after the starving survivors of the plane crash descend upon her charred corpse. She’s not wrong; all signs point to mounting tension and catastrophe for the group. Episode three […] The post “Yellowjackets” Season 2 Review – Episode 3 Deepens the Supernatural Mysteries appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘Cocaine Bear’ Takes a Bite Out of Peacock Beginning Next Week

We learned earlier this week that the Elizabeth Banks-directed Cocaine Bear is coming to Digital on April 14 and Blu-ray & DVD on April 18 with a “Maximum Rampage Edition,” loaded with behind-the-scenes extras, including an alternate ending, deleted scenes, and gag reel. Additionally, we’ve learned today that the film is coming to Peacock on […] The post ‘Cocaine Bear’ Takes a Bite Out of Peacock Beginning Next Week appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Skinamarink’ Brings the Terror to Blu-ray in June With Director’s Commentary Track

A viral hit on the festival scene, Kyle Edward Ball’s experimental fright flick Skinamarink scared up $2 million at the box office this year, and the film is now headed home to Blu-ray. Skinamarink comes to Blu-ray and DVD on June 20 via RLJE Films. Special Features include… Audio commentary by writer-director Kyle Edward Ball and cinematographer Jamie […] The post ‘Skinamarink’ Brings the Terror to Blu-ray in June With Director’s Commentary Track appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
6 min read

Six of the Scariest Animal Attacks in Horror Video Games

Video games may be filled with mutant enemies and extraterrestrial terrors, but there’s something to be said about games that rely on existing creatures to scare unwitting players. While real world animals might seem tame compared to the imagined beasts of fiction, an evening watching Animal Planet will likely convince you that there’s nothing scarier […] The post Six of the Scariest Animal Attacks in Horror Video Games appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
4 min read

“Raised by Wolves” – Removed from HBO Max, Sci-fi Series Finds New Home at Roku

It was back in June of last year that we learned HBO Max had pulled the plug on the Ridley Scott-produced sci-fi series “Raised by Wolves,” cancelling the show after just two seasons. The series was subsequently pulled from HBO Max entirely, with promised plans to license the series (and others) to third-party free ad-supported […] The post “Raised by Wolves” – Removed from HBO Max, Sci-fi Series Finds New Home at Roku appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘V/H/S/99’ on Blu-ray

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! V/H/S/99 Blu-ray from RLJE Films Produced by Bloody Disgusting, V/H/S/99 is going to Hell on Blu-ray and DVD on May […] The post 5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘V/H/S/99’ on Blu-ray appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
2 min read

Stephen King News Roundup: On ‘Welcome to Derry’, 4K Releases, and ‘The Wire’ [The Losers’ Club Podcast]

Spring’s here, but the Summer heat is on across King’s Dominion. Once again, The Losers’ Club is putting on their shades, revving up their Plymouth Fury, and feeling the breeze in Hollywood King. It’s another high-octane news episode that finds Losers Michael Roffman, Justin Gerber, Rachel Reeves, and Jenn Adams cycling through the latest Stephen […] The post Stephen King News Roundup: On ‘Welcome to Derry’, 4K Releases, and ‘The Wire’ [The Losers’ Club Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Michael Roffman
6 min read

‘Sons of the Forest’ Early Access Review: An Evolved Yet Imperfect Trip Back into ‘The Forest’

Endnight Games’ The Forest has become something of a cult-classic since its 2014 inception. Despite being produced by a small, previously unheard of indie games studio, its immersive gameplay and eerie remote island atmosphere made it a hit to invest hours into both by yourself, and with friends. For those unfamiliar, think Stardew Valley or […] The post ‘Sons of the Forest’ Early Access Review: An Evolved Yet Imperfect Trip Back into ‘The Forest’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brandon Trush
2 min read

Oscar Nominated ‘Jaws’ Cinematographer Bill Butler Has Passed Away

The legendary, Oscar-nominated cinematographer of Steven Spielberg’s horror classic Jaws, Bill Butler passed away Wednesday at the age of 101 years old, THR reports this morning. The site notes, “He would have turned 102 on Friday.” It was back in 1976 that Bill Butler was co-nominated for a “Best Cinematography” statue at that year’s Academy […] The post Oscar Nominated ‘Jaws’ Cinematographer Bill Butler Has Passed Away appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires