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4 min read

‘Stay Out of the House’ Review – Why the Retro Slasher Is Puppet Combo’s Best Game to Date

Puppet Combo’s games have been a hot topic of discussion lately in the horror gaming community. Some people view them as paper-thin mechanically with not much beyond the PS1 aesthetics. Others view the games as the future of horror gaming, providing players with authentically terrifying scares. Regardless of how you feel, there’s really no harm […] The post ‘Stay Out of the House’ Review – Why the Retro Slasher Is Puppet Combo’s Best Game to Date appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Reyna Cervantes
18 min read

The King of Father’s Day: Stephen King’s Best and Worst Fathers

Beware! Spoilers for the work of Stephen King abound. Stephen King has always been a self-referential writer. In addition to his poignant memoir On Writing and a multitude of forwards and afterwards in his Uncle Steve voice, the Master of Horror tends to inject his fiction with characters that bear a striking resemblance to his […] The post The King of Father’s Day: Stephen King’s Best and Worst Fathers appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
2 min read

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Brings the Terror to the Max Streaming Service Later This Month

A hit at the box office, brand new movie Evil Dead Rise was put up for grabs on at-home Digital last month, and the film is headed to 4K and Blu-ray on June 27. Additionally, Bloody Disgusting has learned today that Evil Dead Rise will be streaming on Max beginning June 23. As you may […] The post ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Brings the Terror to the Max Streaming Service Later This Month appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
6 min read

‘Fear the Invisible Man’ and the Importance of Public Domain Monsters

Some movie monsters have become so ubiquitous in popular culture that they feel more like omnipresent myths than characters from specific stories. Ask any young child and they’ll probably recognize Frankenstein and Dracula without ever having touched a Stoker or Shelley novel, with these characters inhabiting our collective imagination through what can only be described […] The post ‘Fear the Invisible Man’ and the Importance of Public Domain Monsters appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
3 min read

‘New Religion’ – Stunning Sci-Fi Body Horror on SCREAMBOX Next Week!

Fans of David Cronenberg and body horror get ready for the stunning sci-fi horror New Religion, streaming next Tuesday, June 20, only on SCREAMBOX! New Religion is a Japanese surrealist body horror film written and directed by Keishi Kondo. In the film, “After her daughter’s death, divorced Miyabi begins working as a call girl. One […] The post ‘New Religion’ – Stunning Sci-Fi Body Horror on SCREAMBOX Next Week! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Fort Solis’ to Receive Physical PlayStation 5 Release This Summer

Physical media junkies win again with Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games’ Fort Solis, as the game will be getting a physical release on the PlayStation 5 when it launches this Summer. Courtesy of Merge Games, the physical release will have some additional treats for those of you who spring for a PlayStation copy. The […] The post Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Fort Solis’ to Receive Physical PlayStation 5 Release This Summer appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Impulse’ – Grindhouse Releasing Brings 1974 William Shatner Horror Movie to Limited Edition Blu-ray

Now available for pre-order, Grindhouse Releasing presents 1974’s Impulse on Blu-ray with a brand new limited edition offering, signed, numbered, and limited to just 2,000 units. Impulse is being presented in a beautiful new master lovingly restored in 4K from rare archival 35mm film elements. The company tells BD, “Grindhouse Releasing is proud to present […] The post ‘Impulse’ – Grindhouse Releasing Brings 1974 William Shatner Horror Movie to Limited Edition Blu-ray appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
6 min read

Why ‘High Tension’ Still Divides Audiences 20 Years Later

For a lot of people, Alexandre Aja‘s High Tension (Haute Tension) was their first taste of the New French Extremity. And since 2003, this French slasher has been a source of frustration for horror buffs; they feel betrayed after witnessing one of the most shocking plot twists to come out of the genre. All the […] The post Why ‘High Tension’ Still Divides Audiences 20 Years Later appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Paul Lê
3 min read

5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘Infinity Pool Uncut’ on 4K Ultra HD!

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! Infinity Pool Steelbook 4K UHD from Decal Releasing Infinity Pool hit home video a mere two months ago with a […] The post 5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘Infinity Pool Uncut’ on 4K Ultra HD! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
1 min read

Horror Adventure Game ‘Burnhouse Lane’ Arrives June 29th for Consoles [Trailer]

Initially teased for release back in February, Harvester Games’ Burnhouse Lane will be making its way to consoles later this month, courtesy of Feardemic. The horror adventure title will arrive on PlayStation, Xbox and the Nintendo Switch on June 29th. Originally released on Steam back in December, Burnhouse Lane tells the story of Angie Weather, […] The post Horror Adventure Game ‘Burnhouse Lane’ Arrives June 29th for Consoles [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Se7en’ 4K Remaster – David Fincher Confirms It’s in the Works

What’s in the box?! The 30-year anniversary of David Fincher’s horror masterpiece Se7en is fast approaching, the film originally shocking audiences with its sadistic twist ending way back in 1995. In a chat with Variety this week, Fincher reveals that a 4K remaster is on the way! Fincher tells the outlet, “We’re going back and […] The post ‘Se7en’ 4K Remaster – David Fincher Confirms It’s in the Works appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

Revisiting ‘Carrie the Musical’ with Chris Adams of ‘Out for Blood’ [The Losers’ Club Podcast]

And here’s one for the theater nerds. In 1988, blood pumped hot on Broadway when a musical adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie splashed across the stage. Created and composed by Dean Pitchford, Michael Gore, and OG Carrie screenwriter Lawrence D. Cohen, the musical was big on ideas but low on white-glove appeal — after a […] The post Revisiting ‘Carrie the Musical’ with Chris Adams of ‘Out for Blood’ [The Losers’ Club Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Randall Colburn
2 min read

“Velma” Season 2? Max Confirms the Adult Animated Series Has Been Renewed

Scooby-Doo character Velma Dinkley got her own “adult animated series” over on Max earlier this year, and Max has confirmed this week that “Velma” Season 2 is on the way. Deadline reports, “Suzanna Makkos, EVP, Original Comedy and Adult Animation, Max and Adult Swim, revealed the renewal during Annecy International Animated Film Festival.” “Velma” is […] The post “Velma” Season 2? Max Confirms the Adult Animated Series Has Been Renewed appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘The Vampyre: Blood & Ink’ – Malcolm McDowell Starring in John William Polidori Adaptation

John William Polidori’s classic 1819 tale of The Vampyre is coming to the screen with upcoming movie The Vampyre: Blood & Ink, Deadline reports this week. Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) and Derek Jacobi (Murder on the Orient Express) will star in the film, which comes courtesy of Milky Way Media. Frances Barber (Dreamland), Amelia Gething (Emily, Mary […] The post ‘The Vampyre: Blood & Ink’ – Malcolm McDowell Starring in John William Polidori Adaptation appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Get Up to Speed With the Story for ‘Aliens: Dark Descent’ in a New Trailer [Watch]

Ahead of Aliens: Dark Descent launching next week, Focus Entertainment and developer Tindalos Interactive have released a new story trailer for the upcoming RTS. The trailer starts off quiet, but soon hints at something sinister going on that spills over into Planet Lethe having a Xenomorph infestation. The nightmarish story begins in Aliens: Dark Descent […] The post Get Up to Speed With the Story for ‘Aliens: Dark Descent’ in a New Trailer [Watch] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

‘Cinderella’s Revenge’ – Another Cinderella Horror Movie in the Works Starring Natasha Henstridge

Not to be confused with the upcoming Cinderella’s Curse from director Louisa Warren, yet another upcoming horror movie take on Cinderella has been announced by Deadline. This one is titled Cinderella’s Revenge, and Natasha Henstridge (Species) is on board to star as the Fairy Godmother, with Lauren Staerck (Trust) playing Cinderella. Andy Edwards (Zombie Spring Breakers) is […] The post ‘Cinderella’s Revenge’ – Another Cinderella Horror Movie in the Works Starring Natasha Henstridge appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
16 min read

“Yellowjackets” – Visual Effects Artist Marshall Richard Krasser on Creating the Show’s Cold and Cannibalistic World [Interview]

The following contains major spoilers for Season 2 of Yellowjackets. With a thrilling sophomore season, Showtime’s Yeliowjackets has cemented its place among the year’s best television. Picking up two months after Jackie’s (Ella Purnell) devastating death, the show’s 90s timeline reunites us with the stranded soccer players now struggling to survive in the dead of […] The post “Yellowjackets” – Visual Effects Artist Marshall Richard Krasser on Creating the Show’s Cold and Cannibalistic World [Interview] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
2 min read

“Harlan Coben’s Shelter” – Prime Video Announces Premiere Date with First Look at New Thriller Series

Today, Prime Video debuted a first look and premiere date for the highly-anticipated book adaptation of thriller series “Harlan Coben’s Shelter” from best-selling author Harlan Coben. The eight-episode series will premiere globally on August 18 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, with new episodes available each Friday, leading up […] The post “Harlan Coben’s Shelter” – Prime Video Announces Premiere Date with First Look at New Thriller Series appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘Layers of Fear’ From Bloober Team is Out Today on Consoles and PC [Trailer]

The return of the Layers of Fear series in, well, Layers of Fear, is out today for the Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Described as “the definitive way to experience the critically-acclaimed franchise”, this new entry from Bloober Team features the original Layers of Fear, Layers of […] The post ‘Layers of Fear’ From Bloober Team is Out Today on Consoles and PC [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
4 min read

‘Witchtrap’ Blu-ray Review – Slice of ’80s Cheese Returns to Blu-ray with VHS Inspired Release

Following the one-two punch of 1986’s Witchboard and 1988’s Night of the Demons — both of which yielded sizable profits in the video store market — filmmaker Kevin Tenney was eager to return to his independent roots and make a movie without interference. He and his team managed to raise $400,000 with the caveat that […] The post ‘Witchtrap’ Blu-ray Review – Slice of ’80s Cheese Returns to Blu-ray with VHS Inspired Release appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo