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“The Skeleton Dance” Among 28 Newly Restored Walt Disney Animation Studios Classic Shorts Coming to Disney+

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Disney is celebrating accordingly with a salute to 28 of their Classic Shorts, including one familiar to horror fans: “The Skeleton Dance.” The Walt Disney Company announced today in a press release that Disney+ will begin debuting a collection of 28 newly […] The post “The Skeleton Dance” Among 28 Newly Restored Walt Disney Animation Studios Classic Shorts Coming to Disney+ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

“What We Do in the Shadows” Season 5 Trailer Lets Our Favorite Vampire Roommates Loose in a Mall

It’s a vampire-filled summer of screams ahead, starting with season five of “What We Do in the Shadows.” FX unveiled the official trailer today, giving a glimpse of our favorite vampire roommates running amok in shopping malls, and more, ahead of next month’s season premiere. “What We Do in the Shadows” Season Five premieres July […] The post “What We Do in the Shadows” Season 5 Trailer Lets Our Favorite Vampire Roommates Loose in a Mall appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
6 min read

Six of the Most Memorable Cryptid Appearances in Gaming

The search for legendary creatures may not be recognized as a legitimate science, but even the harshest critics of cryptozoology have to admit that it’s fun to imagine that there might still be a little bit of magic hidden in the modern world. From Sasquatch to the Loch Ness Monster, these mythical beasts have been […] The post Six of the Most Memorable Cryptid Appearances in Gaming appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
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‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Adds Four More to the Growing Cast of New Line’s Sequel

The cast continues to grow for big screen sequel Mortal Kombat 2, adding four new cast members to play popular characters from the video game series. Deadline reports today that Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka) and Damon Herriman (House of Wax, The Nightingale) have signed on to play Shao […] The post ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Adds Four More to the Growing Cast of New Line’s Sequel appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

New ‘Rundown 5.0 Rebirth’ Update Available Today for ‘GTFO’ [Trailer]

10 Chambers’ GTFO has received its biggest update ever with the ALT://Rundown 5.0 —Rebirth update, adding a whopping 13 new expeditions to GTFO, bringing the total up to 58. Along with the new expeditions are three new weapons for you to play with, alongside a few tweaks to existing ones. As with the previous rundowns […] The post New ‘Rundown 5.0 Rebirth’ Update Available Today for ‘GTFO’ [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
4 min read

“The Last of Us” Haunted Attraction Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2023!

Joel and Ellie are headed to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, with an official “The Last of Us” themed haunted attraction announced for this year’s event! Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights dares guests to survive “The Last of Us” as Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s award-winning post-pandemic video game comes to life – for the first time – […] The post “The Last of Us” Haunted Attraction Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2023! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

“It’s All About Finding a Home for It” – Mads Mikkelsen Still Hungry for a “Hannibal” Return

We still have no idea whether or not Bryan Fuller‘s brilliant but short-lived NBC series “Hannibal” is ever going to find new life elsewhere, but it remains a future possibility that both Fuller and star Mads Mikkelsen are more than happy to imagine and talk about. In fact, Mikkelsen just made fresh comments on the potential future of […] The post “It’s All About Finding a Home for It” – Mads Mikkelsen Still Hungry for a “Hannibal” Return appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
4 min read

‘Psycho’ – Robert Bloch’s Classic Horror Novel Gets a Stunning Limited Edition Release from Suntup Editions

Hello again, Norman. Suntup Editions is back with another hot horror release, this time a fine press limited edition of the classic horror novel Psycho by Robert Bloch. Printed letterpress from hot metal type, the edition includes an exclusive new introduction by Joe R. Lansdale, six full color illustrations by Gregg Kreutz and a dust […] The post ‘Psycho’ – Robert Bloch’s Classic Horror Novel Gets a Stunning Limited Edition Release from Suntup Editions appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

The Gritty Story of Bullet Time Shooter ‘El Paso, Elsewhere’ Revealed in New Trailer [Watch]

Developer Strange Scaffold is back with more info on its upcoming “Max Payne meets vampires’ neo-noir FPS El Paso, Elsewhere. The new trailer details the story for the game, which is coming later this Fall to Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC via Steam. In amongst the Bullet Time gameplay that immediately takes you back […] The post The Gritty Story of Bullet Time Shooter ‘El Paso, Elsewhere’ Revealed in New Trailer [Watch] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
3 min read

“Dead Space: Deep Cover” – Cineverse & Bloody Disgusting Announce Scripted Audio Series Based on EA’s Video Game!

Cineverse announced today the massive news that Bloody Disgusting, the company’s multiplatform horror brand, will produce the new scripted audio series “Dead Space: Deep Cover” in cooperation with Electronic Arts Inc., a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. IGN first broke the news this morning. Based on the award-winning video game series, “Dead Space: Deep […] The post “Dead Space: Deep Cover” – Cineverse & Bloody Disgusting Announce Scripted Audio Series Based on EA’s Video Game! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

WWI Horrors in ‘Amnesia: The Bunker’ [Safe Room Podcast]

Frictional Games might be the most impressive modern horror developer out there. I am continually impressed by their ability to evolve their games narratively and mechanically while crafting equally enthralling worlds around them. From the dog days of Penumbra to the more refined Amnesia series and SOMA, Frictional has shown they aren’t a one-trick pony. […] The post WWI Horrors in ‘Amnesia: The Bunker’ [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
1 min read

New ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ Toy from Funko Recreates the Pizza Delivery Scene!

Funko has released a handful of different Killer Klowns from Outer Space toys in recent years, and another brand new one is headed to Spirit Halloween this Halloween season. Officially unveiled this week, the latest Killer Klowns toy from Funko depicts the Klown they call “Bibbo,” and it recreates the fun pizza delivery scene from […] The post New ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ Toy from Funko Recreates the Pizza Delivery Scene! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Giancarlo Esposito Joins the Cast of Mysterious Universal Monster Movie from Radio Silence

Radio Silence (V/H/S, Southbound, Scream, Scream VI) will be directing an “Untitled Monster Thriller” for Universal, a mysterious project that doesn’t yet have an official plot synopsis of any kind, and Deadline reports that Giancarlo Esposito (“The Mandalorian”) has signed on. Additionally, the film has been dated for April 19, 2024. Dan Stevens (The Guest), Alisha Weir (Matilda: The […] The post Giancarlo Esposito Joins the Cast of Mysterious Universal Monster Movie from Radio Silence appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Shadows of the Damned: Remaster’ Coming “Probably” to All Current Platforms [Trailer]

Grasshopper Manufacture has announced that their remaster of Shadows of the Damned (which was teased last week) will “probably” be coming to all current platforms. The announcement was part of Grasshopper Direct 2023, which has to be seen to be believed. The announcement was accompanied by an appropriately cheesy trailer, which played out more like […] The post ‘Shadows of the Damned: Remaster’ Coming “Probably” to All Current Platforms [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
5 min read

‘Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood’ – Why You Should Watch This Obscure Horror Oddity 50 Years Later

Carnivals and amusement parks are a prime setting for horror stories. We’ve had a handful of prominent, frightening tales take advantage of the unique aesthetic and eerie unreality an amusement park can offer over the years. What makes a carnival such a fertile place to set your horror tale in? Maybe it’s the thin veneer […] The post ‘Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood’ – Why You Should Watch This Obscure Horror Oddity 50 Years Later appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Tyler Eschberger
2 min read

‘Deadstream’ – Found Footage Horror-Comedy Releasing on Blu-Ray in July

Shudder‘s infectious found footage horror-comedy Deadstream finally heads home to Blu-ray, including a WALMART Exclusive Steelbook, starting July 18, 2023. Even better news is that the release comes loaded with special features worthy of this funhouse horror-comedy debut. Take a peek at the limited Steelbook and special features below. Deadstream follows a disgraced internet personality who […] The post ‘Deadstream’ – Found Footage Horror-Comedy Releasing on Blu-Ray in July appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
5 min read

‘The Blackening’ Stars Melvin Gregg and Jay Pharoah on What Sets This Horror-Comedy Apart [Interview]

One of the year’s most infectious horror comedies, The Blackening, arrives in theaters this Friday, June 16, 2023. The Blackening centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain’t […] The post ‘The Blackening’ Stars Melvin Gregg and Jay Pharoah on What Sets This Horror-Comedy Apart [Interview] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
4 min read

Propstore Auctioning Hundreds of Screen Used Items from ‘Poltergeist’, ‘The Thing’, ‘Friday the 13th’ & More!

Propstore, one of the world’s leading film and TV memorabilia companies, is back with another horror-heavy auction this summer, and it’s one of their wildest auctions to date. The company’s annual live auction of film and TV memorabilia will be taking place beginning June 28, with the items on offer expected to fetch over $12 […] The post Propstore Auctioning Hundreds of Screen Used Items from ‘Poltergeist’, ‘The Thing’, ‘Friday the 13th’ & More! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Cosmic Horror VR Game ‘Broken Spectre’ Releases June 21 [Trailer]

Cosmic horror and VR screams untapped potential. Which is probably why developer Games by Stitch are looking to capitalize on it with Broken Spectre, which was announced to be heading to the Meta Quest on June 21. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer that debuted at the UploadVR Summer Showcase. From the mind […] The post Cosmic Horror VR Game ‘Broken Spectre’ Releases June 21 [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
5 min read

Hope Through Horror: Why ‘Summoning Sylvia’ Is Such an Important Movie in 2023

There are nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills currently advancing through state legislatures. Many bills specifically target drag shows or other public performances–censoring or outright banning them. Of course, there are also plenty of Don’t Say Gay bills, bathroom bills, and other anti-trans bills circulating in this country. It’s a terrifying time to be queer. Such lawmaking […] The post Hope Through Horror: Why ‘Summoning Sylvia’ Is Such an Important Movie in 2023 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

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