Horror

Between a global pandemic that we’re still in the midst of and the increasing library of titles available for streaming, 2021 has been a strange comeback year for the movies. We are blessed once again with the newest films being (somewhat) safe to watch in a movie theater, yet these only make up a fraction

Horror games thrive on being able to surprise the player. AAA horror games occasionally believe they need to artificially extend their length in order to justify their price tag, which can lead to a more repetitive experience. By the end of the game, you’ve been doing the same thing long enough that you are no

As uncertain as everything might feel right now, we can always count on horror to overcome the odds and stay a part of our lives. The genre has been prolific in recent years, and 2021 was no different. This year alone saw a number of high-profile horror releases as well as smaller ones. Many of

There’s always been a rich relationship that’s existed between television and the horror genre, but it’s only grown increasingly fearless in recent years. There are now more networks and streaming services than ever before and it seems as if every distribution channel wants their own prestige horror program. This means new horror shows that would

When it comes to horror comedies, one must find the humor in the macabre. How do you take a monster that is meant to elicit fear and present it as funny? In the case of Red Snow, written and directed by Sean Nichols Lynch, you combine charismatic actors with playful homage. For at the heart

2021 hasn’t concluded in a complete return to cinemas, but it’s been a wildly more uplifting year that’s allowed the entertainment industry to finally get back on track. The degree of catch up and cinematic holdovers that have fallen into 2021 have practically spoiled horror fans with an overload of highly anticipated content like Malignant,

2021 hasn’t concluded in a complete return to cinemas, but it’s been a wildly more uplifting year that’s allowed the entertainment industry to finally get back on track. The degree of catch up and cinematic holdovers that have fallen into 2021 have practically spoiled horror fans with an overload of highly anticipated content like Malignant,

Edgar Wright‘s (Shaun of the Dead, Baby Driver) psychological horror movie Last Night in Soho (read Joe’s review) was finally released in theaters by Focus Features this past October and quickly made its way to PVOD a few weeks later. Now, the colorful thriller that us back to London’s Soho district during the Swinging Sixties will

Tits and Tongues &The Screw-Up Showcase We’re nearly ready to wrap up December – and 2021! It’s been another silly month on the podcast, including episodes on the bizarre queer antichrist/oatmeal zombie film Fear No Evil (1981), David Fincher’s feel bad holiday film The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011) and the queerest superhero film of all

Monsters rank near the very top of reasons why we love horror so much, and luckily 2021 horror gave us plenty. Archetypical vampires, ghosts, werewolves, and serial killers dominated, and franchise icons made their return. In such a packed year for horror releases, especially on the indie front, a monster needs to stand out through

It may be a while before we hear more about that BioShock sequel currently in production, so leave it to fans to tide us over. YouTuber 64-bits, who has done several parody videos, has come up with a little something for BioShock Infinite: a 16-bit “demake” video in the style of the Super Nintendo. The

We’re not aliens, we’re discontent. For the final installment of this season’s Randy’s Recs, which finds the Halloweenies dissecting a film that inspired the Scream franchise, the gang heads to Ohio. No, not Springwood, but the small town of Herrington, where young Midwestern teens are having close encounters with the third kind. The only way

As they did back in the summer, the Epic Games Store has made Remedy Entertainment’s award-winning action thriller Control available for free as part of the free-game-a-day holiday celebration. As with the previous games, you’ve got until 11:59am ET tomorrow to grab it. Unfortunately, this is not the Ultimate Edition of the game, but that

Ghostface sees you when you’re sleeping; he knows when you’re awake. Scream decked the halls for the past eleven days as part of their festive “12 Screams for the Holidays” social media campaign, each day bringing new holiday surprises. For the twelfth and final day, Ghostface stopped by Bloody Disgusting to spread some holiday fear

While the rumour that we were hoping for regarding a Prey sequel didn’t pan out, Epic is making it up to fans with making Prey the next free game available on the Epic Games Store.Epic Games Store. As with the other titles available this year, Prey is free for the next 24 hours. And yes,

As you may recall, NECA had several years back turned H.R. Giger‘s original translucent Xenomorph concept for Alien into an action figure, and now Mezco is doing the very same. The original prototype suit for the “Big Chap” Alien was cast in a translucent flesh-tone but repeated difficulties with the material forced the change to

Year two of an ongoing pandemic made for another fascinating year in horror. Last year’s delayed theatrical titles finally saw release in 2021, many of which experimented with day-and-date release strategies. Streaming services and VOD markets continued to bring an insane selection, and more film festivals joined the virtual space. All of which felt like

Year two of an ongoing pandemic made for another fascinating year in horror. Last year’s delayed theatrical titles finally saw release in 2021, many of which experimented with day-and-date release strategies. Streaming services and VOD markets continued to bring an insane selection, and more film festivals joined the virtual space. All of which felt like

The Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise is one of horror’s strangest and boldest. It is wildly uneven in tone and quality, whiplashing between deadly serious and high camp, dizzying heights and the lowest depths often within the same movie. But from its notorious original to its bonkers direct-to-video finale, the series is without a doubt

We’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wes Craven‘s Scream this month, while of course also looking ahead to *next* month, which will bring the franchise back to movie theaters. Next year’s franchise relaunch/legacy sequel is coming exclusively to movie theaters on January 14, 2022, and you can secure your tickets through Fandango right now! Today is Day 11 of “12 Screams

The Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise is one of horror’s strangest and boldest. It is wildly uneven in tone and quality, whiplashing between deadly serious and high camp, dizzying heights and the lowest depths often within the same movie. But from its notorious original to its bonkers direct-to-video finale, the series is without a doubt

“Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot. But the Grinch… he did not.” As stories are passed down from generation to generation, and even year to year, it becomes a bit like a game of telephone, the original tale diluted and transformed to the point of becoming a whole different beast entirely. You’ve

Looking for that last-minute Christmas gift for Five Nights at Freddy’s fans (who already have the recently-released Security Breach)? Funko has announced a new product lineup, and FNAF is first in line. POPsies are figures which have a pop-up message feature, and are available exclusively in Walmart stores starting December 26 for $6.98 USD. In addition

Where movie trailers can capture an audience’s attention with a montage of scenes, a poster must do it with a single image. It needs to grab you immediately. When done well, a movie poster not only piques curiosity but there’s an excellent chance we’ll want it on our walls, too. Whether the image matches the

Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Christopher Walken, and John Turturro star in the new Apple TV+ thriller series “Severance,” directed by Ben Stiller and arriving early next year. This one has a very interesting premise, with the memories of office workers being altered to the point that they literally cannot bring their work home – or

This was a killer year for music across the board. I love a year where it’s challenging for me to put together a top 10 list; I initially start my process with a top 20 and then work my way to those really special records. It’s also exciting to share my personal top records with

While games like Deathground and Instinction probably won’t arrive until next year at the earliest, if you’re looking to get in on blowing away dinosaurs, Systemic Reaction’s Second Extinction is the latest free game available on the Epic Game Store for the next 24 hours. The game is still in Early Access on the EGS

In an age where IP is king, and sequels, reboots, and updated adaptations take precedence, The Matrix Resurrections appears to fall right in line. But what should a reboot or sequel be in the context of its franchise? Which approach best serves its legacy, and perhaps more simply, what is a reboot, remake, or sequel? Resurrections grapples with its legacy and

In what’s said to be one of the most jam-packed programs in years, the Sundance Film Festival has unloaded its lineup of films for the 2022 event returning to Park City Utah from January 20-30. Sundance is the premiere film festival in the United States and has previously shined a light on hundreds of horror

Unfortunately, 2021 was still largely haunted by the ghost of 2020, and as such, escapism remained a vital component of day-to-day life. Luckily, there was plenty of it on offer. 2021 marked a huge year for perhaps the biggest name in horror games, Resident Evil. Not only did the series celebrate its 25th anniversary, but