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Back then, no one was expecting The Descent to go on and become one of the most widely acclaimed horror films of the decade. Even today, Neil Marshall’s second creature-feature (the first being Dog Soldiers) remains a favorite among audiences and critics everywhere. This iconic film defies those expectations based on its cast and pitch — not a man in sight as six women battle a clan of cave-dwelling monsters — and then delivers a thoughtful study of friendships, grief, and survival.  So when a sequel was announced, fans’ curiosity...

Brainscan is one of those movies you would stumble on as a ’90s kid watching HBO, Cinemax or whatever other programming you weren’t supposed to be watching after your parents went to bed. The kind that you could tell right away was something darker than society would deem appropriate for someone of your age. The kind you knew would keep you up that night. All of which made it impossible to turn off, of course. But there’s a certain quality to Brainscan that felt still even more under the surface sinister than the other...

The day’s finally arrived for developer Fallen Leaf and their psychological sci-fi thriller Fort Solis. Published by Dear Villagers, the game is out now on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam (which has a 10% launch discount) and the Epic Games Store, and the launch is accompanied by a new trailer. “Inspired by classic sci-fi films like Alien, Solaris, Moon, and Sunshine, we wanted to create a timeless tale that uses sci-fi ideas and aesthetics to the heart of the human condition,” said James Tinsdale, Game Director at Fallen Leaf. “We’ve spent the...

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 bit of story for the game, introducing Raiden as Earthrealm’s champion. He’s not quite the Thunder God we all know and love, but the moveset is still electrifying as ever. The new Mortal Kombat 1...

Xalavier Nelson Jr. and Strange Scaffold know how to keep the neo-noir vibes coming with the latest trailer for their upcoming shooter El Paso, Elsewhere. Unlike last month’s stylish trailer, this one hits home that things aren’t so cut and dry with El Paso, Elsewhere protagonist James Savage, as he’s up against his ex known as “Draculae”. Revisiting the dire situation that brought him back to his hometown and on a collision course with his former love, this trailer has Savage coming to terms with what’s ahead of him. This...

From the mosh pit of TV cancellations, the animated cult hit Metalocalypse rises up and delivers Army of the Doomstar. And without missing a beat, the story of the world’s most successful death metal band Dethklok picks up right where it left off. This new feature-length film serves as a direct continuation of 2013’s sublime and singular metal-opera The Doomstar Requiem. Those hanging plot threads are now finally answered in this climactic music odyssey brimful with hellfire and end of world stakes.  In the universe of Metalocalypse, the band Dethklok...

Now that Gun Interactive’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is out in the wild, just how is the game faring with players? According to Gun Interactive themselves, the asymmetrical multiplayer title is doing just fine. Well, more than fine. As revealed on their official Twitter/X account, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has seen over a million players across consoles and PC in the 24 hours since the game went live. In case you were curious, the developers didn’t reveal just yet how many Victims survived the Slaughter Family, and how...

Now that Gun Interactive’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is out in the wild, just how is the game faring with players? According to Gun Interactive themselves, the asymmetrical multiplayer title is doing just fine. Well, more than fine. As revealed on their official Twitter/X account, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has seen over a million players across consoles and PC in the 24 hours since the game went live. In case you were curious, the developers didn’t reveal just yet how many Victims survived the Slaughter Family, and how...

1984 Publishing will release Sleepaway Camp: Making the Movie and Reigniting the Campfire by Jeff Hayes, a 40th anniversary look at the ‘83 cult classic Sleepaway Camp, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon. A 4-song soundtrack EP will accompany the book’s release on vinyl (in three colorways) and CD. Longtime official Sleepaway Camp webmaster, writer, and filmmaker, Hayes goes behind the scenes of the film like never before, revealing the development and making of the movie, its immediate aftermath, and the more than four decades of fandom since its release....

“My family’s always been in meat.” Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre introduces a sadistic clan living in a rural pocket of Texas left behind by industrialization. As The Hitchhiker (Edwin Neal) explains to Sally Hardesty (Marilyn Burns) and her friends, his family’s business has always been in slaughter. However, technological advances left their practices obsolete, forcing them to turn to more extreme measures, replacing animal meat with human flesh. Sally doesn’t know it yet, but the Hitchhiker marks her group as his family’s next meal. Though the family members change...

A brand new take on the classic tale of Frankenstein, Sundance horror movie birth/rebirth is on the way from IFC Films and Shudder, arriving exclusively in theaters only on August 18. Ahead of its release, Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip introducing its central characters through an intense confrontation. In the film, “Rose (Marin Ireland) is a pathologist who prefers working with corpses over social interaction. She also has an obsession — the reanimation of the dead. Celie (Judy Reyes) is a maternity nurse who has built her...

Prepare for a very busy Halloween season ahead. Sunny Oak Films and Iconic Events Releasing (Terrifier 2) have announced the theatrical release date for found footage film Malibu Horror Story. Following an expansive film festival run around the globe, the found footage horror film will hit theaters on October 20, 2023, with a limited release across North America. The announcement also includes a brand new poster, below. Malibu Horror Story “takes place over ten years in Malibu, California, following the mysterious disappearance of four popular high school boys on graduation...

Don’t believe anything you read. Hocus Pocus is a damn good movie. From its opening frame, the 1993 film contains all the magic and wonder you could want from a gateway horror movie – earning its place next to other ‘90s essentials like Halloweentown. It’s got a talking black cat, spooky spellcasting, a zombie, and three children-eating witches – oh my! Released in the height of summer (July 12), the Kenny Ortega-directed feature hasn’t lost its allure. In fact, its legacy is as strong as ever. It’s still an extraordinarily...

Don’t believe anything you read. Hocus Pocus is a damn good movie. From its opening frame, the 1993 film contains all the magic and wonder you could want from a gateway horror movie – earning its place next to other ‘90s essentials like Halloweentown. It’s got a talking black cat, spooky spellcasting, a zombie, and three children-eating witches – oh my! Released in the height of summer (July 12), the Kenny Ortega-directed feature hasn’t lost its allure. In fact, its legacy is as strong as ever. It’s still an extraordinarily...