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2 min read

Exploring the Surreal Nightmare of ‘Paratopic’ [Safe Room Podcast]

Before listening to this week’s episode covering Paratopic, be sure to check out last month’s edition of The Inventory: Safe Room’s Review show! I will always cherish our (now) weekly segment Horror Bytes for broadening my horror palette. The experimental nature of bite-sized slices of horror allows for truly original experiences within the horror space. […] The post Exploring the Surreal Nightmare of ‘Paratopic’ [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
2 min read

Dark Fantasy Adventure Game ‘Bye Sweet Carole’ Receives a Disney-esque Trailer [Video]

After showing off their upcoming dark adventure title Bye Sweet Carole a couple of times now, developer Little Sewing Machine has finally dropped a trailer for the game, which is expected for release next year. The trailer shows off the art style for Bye Sweet Carole that harkens back to the golden age of classical […] The post Dark Fantasy Adventure Game ‘Bye Sweet Carole’ Receives a Disney-esque Trailer [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

Jenna Ortega Doubles Down on Horror-Heavy Promise for “Wednesday” Season 2

The Jenna Ortega-starring “Wednesday” is headed back to Netflix for a second season, and Ortega is once again promising a more horror-heavy focus for the show’s return. Ortega, who has now become an Executive Producer on “Wednesday,” tells Variety this week, “With a character like Wednesday, who is so beloved, I didn’t want to get her wrong. […] The post Jenna Ortega Doubles Down on Horror-Heavy Promise for “Wednesday” Season 2 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
10 min read

Mia Goth in the 1980s: 10 Things We Hope to See in ‘MaXXXine’

For the first-ever franchise in A24 history, Ti West recently wrapped production on his third film in his X and Pearl universe trilogy, the sky-highly anticipated MaXXXine. With a stacked cast boasting the likes of Elizabeth Debicki, Halsey, Kevin Bacon, Lily Collins, Michelle Monaghan, Giancarlo Esposito, and Bobby Cannavale and, of course, the mega return […] The post Mia Goth in the 1980s: 10 Things We Hope to See in ‘MaXXXine’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Julieann Stipidis
2 min read

‘Hocus Pocus 3’ – Anne Fletcher Returning to Direct for Disney

Disney just announced a few days ago that Hocus Pocus 3 is definitely happening, and now The Wrap reports that Anne Fletcher (Hocus Pocus 2) is returning to direct. Hocus Pocus 2 writer Jen D’Angelo is also back to write the third movie’s script. Hocus Pocus 2 was a massive hit for the Disney+ streaming service this […] The post ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ – Anne Fletcher Returning to Direct for Disney appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Lumberjack the Monster’ – New Trailer for Takashi Miike’s Latest Pits Serial Killer vs Psychopath

Prolific genre filmmaker Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer) is back with Lumberjack the Monster, an adaptation of Kaibutsu no Kikori by Mayusuke Kurai. A brand new Japanese teaser trailer highlights the violence in store when a serial killer crosses paths with a psychopath. The trailer introduces a Patrick Bateman-like psycho and a masked killer that may prove even more bloodthirsty, teasing […] The post ‘Lumberjack the Monster’ – New Trailer for Takashi Miike’s Latest Pits Serial Killer vs Psychopath appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘The Greyhill Incident’ Teases Its Console Release With a New Trailer [Watch]

Ahead of developer Refugium Games and publisher Perp Games’ The Greyhill Incident landing on PC this Friday, the teams have released one final teaser for fence-sitters, and for those who can’t wait to fend off an alien invasion. Console owners will have to wait a little bit longer, but judging from Harrison’s preview a few […] The post ‘The Greyhill Incident’ Teases Its Console Release With a New Trailer [Watch] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
3 min read

Filmed in CthulhuScope: Lovecraft Movie ‘Suitable Flesh’ Gets a Retro-Style Poster

Based on H.P. Lovecraft‘s The Thing On The Doorstep, Joe Lynch’s (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem, “Creepshow”) new movie Suitable Flesh is coming to theaters and VOD later this year from RLJE Films, and Collider has debuted some fresh poster art this afternoon. It’s a new poster but it looks like an old poster, perfectly channeling a retro 1980s style. Check […] The post Filmed in CthulhuScope: Lovecraft Movie ‘Suitable Flesh’ Gets a Retro-Style Poster appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

General Mills Officially Announces “Carmella Creeper” as First New Cereal Monster in 35 Years!

As we first heard last week, brand new character “Carmella Creeper” is joining the General Mills Cereal Monsters lineup this Halloween, and today brings the official announcement. The General Mills Monster Cereals have been an annual staple of Halloween since the early 1970s, with Boo Berry, Franken Berry and Count Chocula coming back each year. […] The post General Mills Officially Announces “Carmella Creeper” as First New Cereal Monster in 35 Years! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Broke Horror Fan Presents ‘V/H/S/94’ and ‘V/H/S/99’ on Limited Edition VHS; Available Now!

The Bloody Disgusting-produced Shudder Original hits V/H/S/94 and V/H/S/99 are now available on limited edition VHS from Broke Horror Fan and Witter Entertainment! This is the first time Broke Horror Fan has brought last year’s V/H/S/99 to VHS, while V/H/S/94 will be returning to VHS with a brand new slipcase edition. Broke Horror Fan explains, […] The post Broke Horror Fan Presents ‘V/H/S/94’ and ‘V/H/S/99’ on Limited Edition VHS; Available Now! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘Somewhere Quiet’ – Exclusive Teaser Instills Paranoia As It Questions What Happens to the Final Girl After She Survives

Writer/Director Olivia West Lloyd’s feature debut, Somewhere Quiet, interrogates what happens to the Final Girl after the credits roll. Ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, Bloody Disgusting has an exclusive teaser trailer that teases the haunting paranoia and unsettled sense of reality from surviving trauma. In the film, “Months after escaping a brutal kidnapping, […] The post ‘Somewhere Quiet’ – Exclusive Teaser Instills Paranoia As It Questions What Happens to the Final Girl After She Survives appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
1 min read

‘Devilreaux’ Exclusive Clip Spotlights a Brutal Kill and Introduces the Tony Todd Film’s Slasher Villain

Lionsgate’s Devilreaux is headed our way this weekend, and Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip that previews the Tony Todd-starring horror movie. Devilreaux will be available in theaters, On Demand and Digital on June 9 before arriving on DVD on July 18. Watch the Bloody Disgusting Exclusive clip below, which features a nasty beheading and also […] The post ‘Devilreaux’ Exclusive Clip Spotlights a Brutal Kill and Introduces the Tony Todd Film’s Slasher Villain appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘World of Horror’ Leaves Early Access This October for PC, Consoles

After years in Early Access, publisher Ysbryd Games and developer Panstasz will unleash World of Horror this October. The Junji Ito-inspired cosmic horror game will launch October 19 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, GOG and itch.io. Announced today during the Guerrilla Collective Showcase, the full 1.0 release of […] The post ‘World of Horror’ Leaves Early Access This October for PC, Consoles appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
5 min read

6 New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including Definitive Robert Englund Documentary

It’s the first full week of June and summer is upon us, with six brand new horror movies headed our way this week. Best of all, they’ll all be available to watch from the comfort of home. Here’s all the new horror releasing June 6 – June 11, 2023! For daily reminders about new horror […] The post 6 New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including Definitive Robert Englund Documentary appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

Ari Aster’s ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Heads Home to Blu-ray + Digital in July

Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) and A24’s nightmare comedy Beau Is Afraid pulled in just $10 million in theaters this year, and we’ve learned the film is headed home this summer. Beau Is Afraid comes to Blu-ray + DVD + Digital on July 11, 2023. Special Features include… Finally Home: Making Beau Is Afraid In the […] The post Ari Aster’s ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Heads Home to Blu-ray + Digital in July appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘The Umbrella Chronicles’ – Rumored Upcoming ‘Resident Evil’ Film Based on ‘Resident Evil 0’?

Last week, we told you about the rumoured Resident Evil film that’s currently in development, code-named “The Umbrella Chronicles.” Now, it appears that more info has surfaced on the project, which depending on the source, will either be based on the 2007 Wii title Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, or 2002’s Resident Evil 0. According […] The post ‘The Umbrella Chronicles’ – Rumored Upcoming ‘Resident Evil’ Film Based on ‘Resident Evil 0’? appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

Blizzard Has Enlisted Megan Fox to Deliver Eulogies for Fallen ‘Diablo IV’ Players [Video]

By now, there have been hundreds of Diablo IV players that have succumbed to the legions of The Burning Hells. And what better way to eulogize the fallen warriors of Diablo IV than with Megan Fox? Yes, you read that correctly. Blizzard’s fastest-selling title of all-time has entered into a dark partnership with Megan Fox […] The post Blizzard Has Enlisted Megan Fox to Deliver Eulogies for Fallen ‘Diablo IV’ Players [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
7 min read

How ‘Amnesia: The Bunker’ Gets Open World Horror Right

Humanity has been telling tales about simulated realities since the very dawn of storytelling, so it makes sense that modern audiences are absolutely fascinated with open-world gaming. Be it fantasy role-playing titles that allow you to step into the shoes of a more magical version of yourself or crime sims that encourage you to live […] The post How ‘Amnesia: The Bunker’ Gets Open World Horror Right appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
2 min read

‘Corman/Poe’ – New Book Features Interviews and Essays Exploring Roger Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe Films

The legendary Corman-Poe Cycle gets a comprehensive spotlight in the brand new book Corman/Poe: Interviews and Essays Exploring the Making of Roger Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe Films, 1960-1964, which is NOW AVAILABLE from Headpress Books. Written by Chris Alexander with a foreword by Roger Corman, the book is illustrated with dozens of photographs and stills, […] The post ‘Corman/Poe’ – New Book Features Interviews and Essays Exploring Roger Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe Films appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

The Darkkest Karnival – A ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ 35th Anniversary Live Music Celebration!

HorrorCon LA, Cinematic SteamPunk, and Nostalgic Nebula are joining forces to present The Darkkest Karnival – Killer Klowns from Outer Space 35th Anniversary Live Music Celebration in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 30, 2023! The special ONE-SHOW-ONLY event features Killer Klowns composer John Massari and punk rock pioneers The Dickies, who of course contributed the […] The post The Darkkest Karnival – A ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ 35th Anniversary Live Music Celebration! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires