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By the early 1970s, the counterculture of the previous decade had begun to disperse. Some, weary of what they saw as ineffective nonviolent revolution, became militant. Others withdrew from society altogether into communal life. Still others, having waded through the many spiritual and philosophical options of the 60s, found religion. The so-called Jesus Movement appealed to many hippies because it rejected old-fashioned institutional religion and focused on modeling itself on its image of the early church as led by Jesus and his followers in the first century CE. Along with...

Anne Rice was recently shopping around a massive television and film package for both The Vampire Chronicles and The Lives of the Mayfair Witches, you may recall, with AMC Networks acquiring the package last year and therefore landing the rights to all novels in both series’. Today brings an update, as an “Interview With the Vampire” series has been ordered! Deadline reports that AMC has given the green light to a series adaptation of “Interview With the Vampire,” which is being planned at this time as an eight-part series. Rolin Jones (“Friday...

On June 25, many Swedes gather for one of the year’s most beloved holiday celebrations: Midsummer’s Eve. It’s one of few with relatively little religious content, even though it originates from the 4th-century celebration of John the Baptist’s birth. Like many folk traditions, Midsummer is about the passing of the seasons. It falls near the summer solstice and is thematically similar to how that event has been celebrated in many cultures through the ages. People come together to share food and drink in a summery setting, around the dinner table...

For you physical media fans, The Farm 51 has announced that the PlayStation 4 of Chernobylite will be receiving a physical edition, courtesy of Perp Games and All in! Games. The physical version will arrive later this summer, alongside the digital release for the PS4 and the Xbox One. “We are incredibly excited to announce our partnership with Perp Games, bringing the physical PlayStation 4 edition of Chernobylite alongside the digital console launch later this summer,” said All in! Games’ CEO Piotr Żygadło in a press release. “We want to offer as many...

A lot of genre fans insist that the 2000s was one of the worst decades for horror, but even if most mainstream productions at that time appeared to be edgy remakes and attempted cash-ins on trends like J-horror and “Torture Porn,” the independent scene was actually stronger than ever. This is especially true for Slasher films, with the rise of digital filmmaking tools and widespread internet access allowing for fresh voices and more experimentation within the sub-genre. This led to quite a few original Slashers that are still worth talking...

Anna Diop, who appeared in Jordan Peele’s Us as Rayne Thomas / Eartha, will star in the title role of Nanny, a psychological horror thriller from Stay Gold Features and Topic Studios, says THR. Shark Night 3D‘s Sinqua Walls also stars alongside Michelle Monaghan (The Craft: Legacy). “Nikyatu Jusu wrote the script and is making her directorial debut on the feature that tackles timely themes of the immigrant and the American Dream while also bringing in West African folklore. “The story centers on an undocumented nanny (Diop) who takes a...

Anna Diop, who appeared in Jordan Peele’s Us as Rayne Thomas / Eartha, will star in the title of role of Nanny, a psychological horror thriller from Stay Gold Features and Topic Studios, says THR. Shark Night 3D‘s Sinqua Walls also stars alongside Michelle Monaghan (The Craft: Legacy). “Nikyatu Jusu wrote the script and is making her directorial debut on the feature that tackles timely themes of the immigrant and the American Dream while also bringing in West African folklore. “The story centers on an undocumented nanny (Diop) who takes...

It appears that the characters of Left 4 Dead get around. First they show up in Dying Light (twice, actually), and now Rebellion’s borrowing them for a free Season 3 DLC drop in Zombie Army 4! Bill, Francis, Louis and Zoey are joining the fray, and along with them, a brand-new mission as part of the Season Pass for players to get their fix. The new mission, Abaddon Asylum, is the second mission in the ‘Return to Hell’ campaign. You will have to fight your way into the Asylum before...

Anya Taylor-Joy is working her way to becoming a household name. After making her lead debut in A24’s The Witch, the actress has landed several starring roles from M. Night Shyamalan’s Split to Netflix’s incredible chess-themed dramatic thriller “The Queen’s Gambit”. It only helps that she carries captivating features that are instantly recognizable. As for The Witch, the indie made its World Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and was subsequently acquired by A24 for its theatrical run. It would gain cult status and give birth to...

After unveiling their follow-up to Salt and Sanctuary in Salt and Sacrifice, developer Ska Studios has released a 10-minute gameplay video for the sequel. The footage shows a Marked Inquisitor on the hunt for a Pyromancer, as well as dishing out punishment on some skeletons wandering Ashbourne Village and more. The story for Salt and Sacrifice goes like this: in Alterstone Kingdom, criminals face two choices for their punishment: death or service. Those who choose the latter live life in penance as Marked Inquisitors.  After choosing your crime, look, and...

Grab your salt block, it’s another one of those. According to GamesBeat journalist Jeff Grubb, Electronic Arts is planning a revival of an “established IP” with their EA Motive studio that will be shown next month at EA’s Play Live showcase on July 22nd. Grubb further stirred the pot last Tuesday with a cryptic, “we’re going to see it… if we’re not dead first”. Odd comment aside, Grubb seemed to be insinuating that EA could be reviving Dead Space. If this is indeed the case, obviously for some fans, this...

Horrors Elsewhere is a recurring column that spotlights a variety of movies from all around the globe, particularly those not from the United States. Fears may not always be universal, but one thing is for sure — a scream is understood, always and everywhere. Distinct elements found throughout Xavier Dolan’s filmography include strained parent-child relationships, queer desire, and discrimination. While his fourth feature Tom at the Farm seems like a complete detour from his previous dramas, his first genre film still manages to cover all three said themes with gravity and style. The...

Just recently, Bloody Disgusting exclusively premiered the trailer for The Changed, writer/director Michael Mongillo’s upcoming horror/thriller which is said to provide a new spin on the classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers setup. Beginning with an explosion which ushers in “a historical and metaphysical change that only a handful of people haven’t yet undergone”, The Changed concerns “a group of ordinary people who band together in a suburban home to battle imposters who have replaced their families, friends, and neighbors.” One of those neighbors is Bill, a seemingly well-meaning imposter,...

Originally reported by the website The Illuminerdi this week, Bloody Disgusting has been able to confirm that Odessa A’zion has landed the leading role in the next Hellraiser movie! David Bruckner (The Night House), who helmed Netflix’s The Ritual as well as sections of Bloody Disgusting’s horror anthologies V/H/S and Southbound, is directing the relaunch of the Hellraiser franchise for Spyglass Media, and the movie has been acquired by Hulu. The script was written by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski (SiREN, Super Dark Times, The Night House). Odessa A’zion was recently seen in Netflix’s series...