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‘Riding the Bullet’ – The Cheesy Thrills of an Underappreciated Stephen King Adaptation [The Silver Lining]

March 3, 2022 Luiz H. C. David Arquette, Editorials, Mick Garris, Movies, Riding the Bullet, Stephen King, The Silver Lining

In this edition of The Silver Lining, we’ll be discussing Mick Garris’ lesser-known Stephen King adaptation, Riding the Bullet. As of 2022, I think it’s safe to say that Stephen King is still the undisputed monarch of horror adaptations. However, while everyone has heard of Carrie and Misery, most of his massive cinematic catalog is comprised […]

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Six of the Best Chainsaws in Gaming!

March 1, 2022 Luiz H. C. chainsaw, dead by daylight, Doom, Editorials, Evil Dead, featured, lollipop chainsaw, Mad World, Silent Hill 2, Splatterhouse, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Video Games

With both the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Evil Dead franchises promising us brand new videogame adaptations in 2022, it appears that horror gamers have a lot to look forward to in the near future. At the very least, we’ll be having a lot of virtual chainsaw-related fun later this year, and that got me thinking […]

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Beyond Leatherface and Hannibal: Six Other Memorable Movie Cannibals

February 24, 2022 Luiz H. C. Cannibal The Musical, Cannibals, Delicatessen, Editorials, Elijah Wood, featured, He Never Died, Henry Rollins, Movies, Ravenous, Robert Carlyle, Sin City, three finger, topnews, Wrong Turn

While it was once prevalent in ancient cultures as both a religious ceremony and legitimate survival tactic, cannibalism has since become a long-running staple of the horror genre. Sure, there are the occasional real-world tragedies like the crimes of José Luis Calva or the infamous Donner Party incident, but there is certainly no shortage of […]

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‘Hotline Miami’ – Celebrating a Decade of the Masterful Murder Simulator

February 23, 2022 Luiz H. C. Cocaine Cowboys, David Lynch, Dennaton, devolver digital, Drive, Editorials, hotline miami, kojima, Perturbator, Video Games

The early 2010s were an extremely chaotic time for the gaming industry. While AAA titles were finding themselves under scrutiny due to shady business practices and formulaic releases, the indie scene was absolutely flourishing with the rise of digital distribution. Surprisingly popular titles like Limbo and Minecraft proved that gamers were hungry for new and […]

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Finding Fun and Fan-Service in ‘Silent Hill: Revelation’ [The Silver Lining]

February 23, 2022 Luiz H. C. Deathwatch, Editorials, Konami, Longform, MJ Bassett, Movies, Silent Hill, Silent Hill Revelation, The Silver Lining

For this installment of Bloody Disgusting’s The Silver Lining, we’ll be discussing M.J. Bassett’s Silent Hill: Revelation, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Christophe Gans’ Silent Hill is single-handedly responsible for my obsession with horror. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always been fascinated by spooky media, but I grew up as a bit […]

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Ghostface With a Flamethrower?! – 6 Fake Horror Movies Within Real Ones!

February 4, 2022 Luiz H. C. Back to the Future Part II, Community, Editorials, Garden Tool Massacre, Grindhouse, Jaws, Longform, Mant, Matinee, Movies, Scream, Stab, The Blob, werewolf women of the ss

From shining a light on contemporary social issues to offering an escape from the oppression of mundanity, there’s no understating the importance of movies in popular culture. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that meta-cinema has existed since the dawn of the artform, with storytellers exploring the impact that these films can have on […]

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‘Hellraiser: Judgment’ Stands Out Among the ‘Hellraiser’ Sequels With Ambition and Passion [The Silver Lining]

January 26, 2022 Luiz H. C. Clive Barker, Doug Bradley, Editorials, Gary J. Tunnicliffe, Hellraiser, hellraiser: judgement, Hellraiser: Judgment, Movies, pinhead, The Silver Lining

In this edition of The Silver Lining, we’ll be discussing Gary J. Tunnicliffe’s 2018 sequel, Hellraiser: Judgment. Watching a bad movie doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad experience. Even the worst films can boast a good idea or two, and that’s why we’re trying to look on the bright side with The Silver Lining, […]

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‘My Super Psycho Sweet 16’ – MTV’s Attempt at a Slasher Franchise

January 25, 2022 Luiz H. C. Editorials, featured, Jacob Gentry, Lauren McKnight, Movies, MTV, My Super Psycho Sweet 16, My Super Psycho Sweet 16 Part 3, My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2, Scream, slasher, teen, topnews

It’s easy to forget just how revolutionary MTV was back when it first went on the air, with the channel quickly becoming a staple of youth culture during the 80s and 90s. Of course, interests change over time, and the music-focused giant was eventually forced to make a few concessions in order to compete with […]

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‘Apollo 18’ – Finding the Good in Found Footage’s Ambitious Trip into Space [The Silver Lining]

January 20, 2022 Luiz H. C. Alien, Apollo 18, Conspiracy, Editorials, found footage, Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego, Moon Landing, Movies, NASA, The Silver Lining

Watching a bad movie doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad experience. Even the worst films can boast a good idea or two, and that’s why we’re trying to look on the bright side with The Silver Lining, where we shine a light on the best parts of traditionally maligned horror flicks. This time, we’ll […]

When Jason Really Did Take Manhattan: Celebrating Six More of the Best Horror Movie Trailers!

January 18, 2022 Luiz H. C. Alien, Editorials, Grindhouse, Jason Takes Manhattan, list, Movies, The Exorcist, The Hills Have Eyes 2, The Strangers, trailer, Videos

For some film buffs, the movie trailers preceding the main attraction are an essential part of the moviegoing experience. Promising cinematic thrills and sparking debates over whether or not the upcoming attractions will live up to the hype, these previews have become much more than simple marketing tools, often serving as a source of entertainment […]

‘Donnie Darko’: Revisiting the Horrors of Adolescence With Richard Kelly’s Cult Classic – 20 Years Later!

January 5, 2022 Luiz H. C. 20th Anniversary, David Lynch, Donnie Darko, Editorials, featured, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Movies, Patrick Swayze, Richard Kelly, Teen Movie, topnews

Stephen King once claimed that he hated high school and doesn’t trust anyone who looks back on their teenage years with any enjoyment. In his own words: “If you liked being a teenager, there’s something wrong with you.” While I have quite a few fond memories from my high-school days, mostly due to a couple […]

Pocket Terrors: The Horrifying History of Mobile Horror Games!

January 3, 2022 Luiz H. C. Chucky, Doom, Editorials, featured, Java, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Video Games

Love it or hate it, the mobile phone is one of the most important inventions in all of human history, allowing our species to communicate at any given moment with the simple touch of a button. Of course, it didn’t take long for software developers to realize that these devices could do so much more […]

Finding Blood, Guts, Family and a Fun Movie in ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’ [The Silver Lining]

January 3, 2022 Luiz H. C. Alexandra Daddario, Editorials, featured, Leatherface, Longform, Movies, slasher, Texas Chainsaw 3D, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Silver Lining, Tobe Hooper, topnews

Six Offbeat Holiday Horror Games to Fill You With Festive Fear!

December 21, 2021 Luiz H. C. Bioshock, Christmas, Cthulhu Saves Christmas, Duke Nukem, Editorials, featured, holiday, parasite eve, Puppet Combo, topnews, Video Games, viscera cleanup detail

The Holiday season is usually reserved for spending time with our loved ones and engaging in cheerful yuletide activities, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we have to give up on horror gaming. After all, there’s more than one way to celebrate the end of the year, and that’s why we’ve come up with this list […]

The Surprising Connection Between Slashers & Superheroes

December 17, 2021 Luiz H. C. Batman, Chucky, Comics, Editorials, Friday the 13th, Halloween, Longform, Movies, Slashers, Spider-Man, Superheroes, Superman

In complete silence, a masked figure takes down a young group of delinquents using elaborately choreographed violence as the audience gasps and cheers. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this is an excerpt from the latest Batman movie, but it could just as easily be a scene from any number of sleazy Slasher flicks. They […]