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Posts published in 2023-08.

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General Shao and Sindel Join the ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Roster [Trailer]

Not to be outdone by Gamescom, WB Games and NetherRealm dropped another reveal trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, announcing General Shao and Sindel as the latest playable characters joining the main roster. In addition, the trailer also reveals two additional Kameo Fighters in Motaro and Shujinko. Entitled “Rulers of Outworld”, the trailer also provides a […] The post General Shao and Sindel Join the ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Roster [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

[Gamescom] ‘Hellboy: Web of Wyrd’ Punches an October 6 Release [Video]

Good Shepherd Entertainment and developer Upstream Arcade have decided to give fans even more choice this Halloween with the announcement that Hellboy: Web of Wyrd will be arriving home on October 4. And courtesy of IGN, we also have a few gameplay preview videos. Featuring the late Lance Reddick as the voice of Hellboy, Web […] The post [Gamescom] ‘Hellboy: Web of Wyrd’ Punches an October 6 Release [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

[Gamescom] New ‘Alan Wake 2’ Trailer Delves Into The Dark Place [Trailer]

Remedy and Epic Games made a splash at Gamescom 2023 with a new trailer for Alan Wake 2, focusing on Alan Wake and his living nightmare. Dubbed “The Dark Place”, the trailer is a mix of gameplay footage and live action, and is expectedly trippy. Alan Wake 2 pushes players into a psychological horror story […] The post [Gamescom] New ‘Alan Wake 2’ Trailer Delves Into The Dark Place [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
15 min read

Seeing Red Again: An Appreciation of Horror’s Greatest Visual Storytelling Tool

Frantic campers scavenge a park ranger’s rucksack inside his abandoned jeep. A shipwrecked sailor drags their waterproof emergency kit ashore. Apocalypse survivors raid a hardware depot after zombies chase civilization far away. Three different horror movie scenarios, all adding a holy grail item to whichever characters’ arsenal. Maybe loaded into a chamber, possibly as a […] The post Seeing Red Again: An Appreciation of Horror’s Greatest Visual Storytelling Tool appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Matt Donato
2 min read

‘Subject’ – New Sci-Fi Creature Feature Goes a Little Mad on SCREAMBOX Now!

SCREAMBOX‘s August continues with TODAY’s release of the mind-bending Australian creature feature Subject, which follows a man ensnared in a sinister government experiment. The SCREAMBOX Original hails from award-winning director Tristan Barr (Good Times). In the film, “On his way to prison, Willem is presented with an intriguing offer: take part in a shadowy government experiment and […] The post ‘Subject’ – New Sci-Fi Creature Feature Goes a Little Mad on SCREAMBOX Now! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

‘The 7th Guest VR’ Arrives October 19th for PC, Meta Quest [Trailer]

After being announced earlier this year, Vertigo Games has announced that The 7th Guest VR will be joining the Halloween release crowd with an October 19th launch. The game will be available for PC via Steam, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest 3. “With The 7th Guest VR, we aim to push the boundaries of […] The post ‘The 7th Guest VR’ Arrives October 19th for PC, Meta Quest [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Rebel Moon’ Teaser Trailer – Three Minute First Look Previews Zack Snyder’s ‘Star Wars’-Style Sci-fi Epic

Zack Snyder‘s sci-fi movie Rebel Moon will be premiering exclusively on Netflix on December 22, the first film in an epic saga that’s set to span at least two features. Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire hits Netflix on December 22, 2023, while Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver will continue the saga on April 19, […] The post ‘Rebel Moon’ Teaser Trailer – Three Minute First Look Previews Zack Snyder’s ‘Star Wars’-Style Sci-fi Epic appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

[Gamescom 2023] ‘Killing Floor 3’ Announced for PC and Consoles [Trailer]

Tripwire Interactive are finally counting to three with the announcement that Killing Floor 3 is currently in development for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. The announcement accompanies a slick new trailer for the game, which you can keep track of via the official site. Harnessing the […] The post [Gamescom 2023] ‘Killing Floor 3’ Announced for PC and Consoles [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

[Gamescom 2023] ‘Little Nightmares III’ Announced [Trailer]

While Tarsier Studios isn’t involved this time, Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco have given life to that announcement a few months back with Little Nightmares III. The anticipated sequel to the 2021 hit is currently in development for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for a 2024 release. In […] The post [Gamescom 2023] ‘Little Nightmares III’ Announced [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

[Gamescom 2023] Survival Horror Title ‘Post Trauma’ Aiming for Spring 2024 Release Window [Trailer]

After showing up at last year’s Game Awards, developer RED SOUL GAMES kicked off Gamescom 2023 with the announcement that their upcoming Survival Horror title Post Trauma now has a release window of Spring 2024 for consoles and PC via Steam. We also get a new trailer out of the reveal, echoing Survival Horror games […] The post [Gamescom 2023] Survival Horror Title ‘Post Trauma’ Aiming for Spring 2024 Release Window [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘The Creator’ – How to See Gareth Edwards’ Sci-Fi Thriller Early in IMAX

20th Century Studios, New Regency and Entertainment One are giving fans the chance to see sci-fi action thriller The Creator on IMAX, from director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One, Godzilla), one month early, ahead of its theatrical release on September 29. Edwards will participate in THE CREATOR: IMAX® LIVE EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK on Tuesday, August 29 at 5:00 pm PT/8:00 […] The post ‘The Creator’ – How to See Gareth Edwards’ Sci-Fi Thriller Early in IMAX appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
3 min read

‘Cthulhu Dreamt’ – Survival Horror Tabletop Role Playing Game Delves into Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos

An original sci-fi/horror tabletop role playing game, Cthulhu Dreamt is making headlines for smashing its Kickstarter goal in just 30 minutes of the project being unleashed on the platform. At the time of writing this article, 625 backers have pledged a whopping $63,800 to the Cthulhu Dreamt Kickstarter campaign, shattering the original goal of just […] The post ‘Cthulhu Dreamt’ – Survival Horror Tabletop Role Playing Game Delves into Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Invincible’ Announces November 6 Release Date [Trailer]

After several years in development, Starward Industries’ hard sci-fi thriller The Invincible will finally be coming home this November. Thanks to a new trailer, The Invincible will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG on November 6. In addition, those attending Gamescom this year will be […] The post Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Invincible’ Announces November 6 Release Date [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein’ Trailer – MGM+ Unearths True Horror That Inspired ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

Real-life killer and grave-robber Ed Gein was the inspiration for several horror movie villains, including Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs, Norman Bates from Psycho and Leatherface from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Gein’s horrific crimes will be profiled in the four-episode true crime docuseries Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein from MGM+. Directed and executive produced […] The post ‘Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein’ Trailer – MGM+ Unearths True Horror That Inspired ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘It Lives Inside’ – Second Trailer for NEON’s Horror Movie Delivers an Intense 60-Seconds of Terror

Bishal Dutta’s horror movie It Lives Inside is coming to theaters on September 22 from NEON, and as promised, the distributor has unleashed a brand new trailer this morning. At a time when movie trailers are becoming increasingly bloated, often running damn near 3-minutes long, it’s nice to get a short and sweet blast of intense terror like […] The post ‘It Lives Inside’ – Second Trailer for NEON’s Horror Movie Delivers an Intense 60-Seconds of Terror appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Beaten to Death’ – Ultra Violent Australian Movie Gets Bloody Poster Ahead of Trailer Tomorrow

The new genre label Welcome Villain Films burst onto the scene with Malum this year, and up next they’ll be releasing a gory Australian horror movie titled Beaten to Death. Bloody Disgusting has learned today that Beaten to Death will open in theaters on September 1. While you wait, check out Creepy Duck Design’s official poster below. […] The post ‘Beaten to Death’ – Ultra Violent Australian Movie Gets Bloody Poster Ahead of Trailer Tomorrow appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
10 min read

How ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ Resurrects a Pivotal Chapter in Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’

The following contains major spoilers for The Last Voyage of the Demeter. If the horror genre has a grandfather, it’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula. First published in 1897, the epistolary novel follows a group of English socialites who cross paths with a centuries-old vampire traversing the continent in search of fresh victims. From Francis Ford Coppola […] The post How ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ Resurrects a Pivotal Chapter in Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
2 min read

‘The Admirer’ Trailer – Stalker Hacks into a Smart Security System in FilmRise’s Tech Thriller

When your scary secret admirer hacks into your home and computer, it’s time to fight back. On August 25, FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, will bring The Admirer, a new tech thriller from award-winning filmmaker Martin Makariev (In The Heart of the Machine), to all major streaming and VOD […] The post ‘The Admirer’ Trailer – Stalker Hacks into a Smart Security System in FilmRise’s Tech Thriller appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘Anthology II’ – New John Carpenter Sequel Album Collects Movie Themes from 1976-1988

Master of horror John Carpenter and his musical collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies have announced the hotly anticipated forthcoming sequel album Anthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988), set for release on October 6, 2023 via Sacred Bones. The press release details, “By this point Carpenter is widely renowned as a celebrated filmmaker and musical maestro whose soundtracks have become synonymous with the genres […] The post ‘Anthology II’ – New John Carpenter Sequel Album Collects Movie Themes from 1976-1988 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead’ – DC Releasing Hardcover Collection of Bruce Campbell Comic

Bruce Campbell made his mark on the DC Universe with the DC Horror comic book series Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead last year, and a collected edition is on the way. Written by Bruce Campbell, with art by comics legend Eduardo Risso, DC Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead Hardcover Collection […] The post ‘Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead’ – DC Releasing Hardcover Collection of Bruce Campbell Comic appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires