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The Peculiar Influence of Horror/Mythology Blockbuster ‘The Mummy’ on Gaming

Horror and mythology movies offer the best of both worlds for history buffs and horror lovers. And when you do your research, there’s hardly a shortage of them. Taking something as popular as mythology and transforming it into something unique is an art in itself, and there are plenty of movies that have pulled this off. We look at The Mummy (1999) and its strong influence on gaming. We’re not talking about the latest Tom Cruise reboot from 2017. We’re talking about the classic one. The one from 1999 that features our beloved Brendan Fraser. It was a commercial success, what with its awe-inspiring Egyptian setting and horror-fueled adventure. This movie throws some horror elements into the mix. There’s a scene in the movie that involves live mummification. And while it’s certainly a gruesome concept that has you nail-biting, it’s also a direct acknowledgment of the culture of ancient Egypt. Mummification was a prominent part of ancient Egyptian life, so

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 18, 2023

Top Gaming-Themed Films Every Gamer Must Watch

Films based on video games provide an interesting link between the online and offline worlds and the entertainment industry. These films not only captivate viewers with riveting storytelling but also honor gamers’ value of immersion. The movies expertly navigate the complex web of gaming culture like a pro gamer would through a video game. Like the suspense of waiting for a winning hand when playing slots in LuckyLand slots social casino, these films will take you on an exciting voyage. This article highlights some of the best movies on video games that no gamer should miss. The Witcher The Witcher Gamers and fans of fantastic fiction have shown great enthusiasm for “The Witcher,” a video game series that has been adapted into an exciting Netflix series. The gloomy fantasy world, with its magic, legendary animals, and political intrigue, is a big reason for the film’s popularity. This show is fantastic for gamers because of the way it tells stories, which

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 16, 2023

The Most Shocking Casino Crime Story Ever

Crime, gambling, and casinos not on Gamstop are a combination that has always worked well together in world history and is still a hot topic in Hollywood. We all know movies like Ocean’s Eleven, where an all-star movie cast led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt pull off a successful robbery at the well-known casinos MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Mirage in Las Vegas. If we look back in history, we cannot ignore the time of Prohibition in the American 1920s. The mafia then controlled so-called “speakeasies” – secret pubs where people drank and gambled. Gambling online at non-GamStop casinos or offline in Las Vegas has probably never been as intertwined as they were back then! The Most Exciting True Non-GamStop Casinos Crime Story Of course, stories like Ocean’s Eleven are purely fictional – and many stories from Al Capone’s time are, of course, true. There are, therefore some historical, epic stories about crime and casinos in history. We have selected

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 11, 2023

Ghosts In Unexpected Places On Film

Ghosts are classic horror movie characters; we come to expect them in haunted mansions and the like, but what about when they appear in places that we might not expect? There are some directors that introduce ghosts in strange places, totally different from the horror tropes that we are used to. If you like your horror films to be a little out of the ordinary, then you’ll love these movies with ghosts in unexpected places. Dead Man’s Hand (2007) Dead Man’s Hand, also sometimes known as The Haunted Casino, tells the tale of a man called Matthew who inherits a run-down casino on the outskirts of Vegas. He brings a group of friends together, and they set off to renovate the place and play a few games along the way. What ensues is nothing like when the group play roulette online, or indeed any game online or in person. Instead, they’re greeted with a seriously creepy casino teeming with ghosts

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 4, 2023

Is The Northeast The Scariest Place on Earth?

The United States is a big place, encompassing about 1,650 miles of space between the Canadian and Mexican borders. As such, location scouts rarely have to go very far to find an environment for a horror picture. Desert or snowcapped mountains, volcanoes, cities, or farms, the US can act as a surrogate for just about every location on Earth. There’s even a rainforest off the mainland in Puerto Rico. George A. Romero Of course, different states have different resources available to horror productions. California, the home of LA and Hollywood, is the obvious example. The CableTV website reports 163 “deaths” in the Sunshine State from just 17 movies, including The Fog, The Shining, Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal The Birds, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space, an oddly satisfying watch even after all these years. However, California doesn’t come close to Pennsylvania’s fictional death toll of 615 from six movies. As this fictional catastrophe can mainly be laid at George A. Romero’s

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 29, 2023

Black Mirror’s Loch Henry, One Of The Most Disturbing Entries To The Series

Black Mirror is back after a long hiatus, and many believe that season six has been a solid return to form for the much-loved Netflix anthology series. Arguably the strongest episode of the five new ones is the second offering, Loch Henry. This isn’t a traditional tech-focused Black Mirror episode. It’s more of a tribute to the booming true crime genre that has flourished in the streaming era. LOCH HENRY: Every Loch has its Monster pic.twitter.com/RTW4EwTzAG — Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 5, 2023 The Theme of Episode May Startle Some Viewers. Viewers will have noticed the word Loch when looking at the episode title for the second entry to the sixth season of Charlie Brooker’s mind-bending series. However, it wasn’t followed by Ness, the word that most mainstream audiences would associate with it. Still, seeing that word may have had people speculating about what the episode could involve, with ideas about monsters coming to mind. Of course, that’s because the

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 29, 2023

The Two-Way Street of Gaming and Horror

Relationships between different forms of media have always been a part of the entertainment environment. Novels, comics, and movie adaptions have long been working together successfully, as demonstrated by hits like the films in the MCU. While among the newer entries to the arena, video games illustrate a level of potential still on the rise. This two-way street is becoming more popular by the year, where horror could be among the most natural fits. So where have we seen this play out, and why is this relationship in horror specifically so well-poised to take off in the coming years? From TV and Movies to Gaming The origins of TV and movie horror finding its way into gaming came from simple franchising efforts. Video games built to capitalize on the popularity of horror movies have been a popular pursuit for decades, breaking out into the public eye back in the 2D era. Here, titles like Friday the 13th for the NES

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 26, 2023

Simple But Absurdly Creepy: How the Centerpiece of Talk to Me Sets the Tone Perfectly

After a grand showing at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, the surging A24 picked up Talk to Me and will almost certainly add it to their collection of greatest hits after its July 28 release. The Aussie indie sees a group of people looking for viral social media videos to unleash evil, and while that can feel like a dull premise, it’s incredibly well-made and puts a distinct spin on the sub-genre. Talk to Me is a true chiller that’s bound to join the likes of Hereditary as a modern horror classic. Part of its appeal is, in a way, its simplicity, coupled with how it fully delivers on what it sets up. Core to this simplicity is the centerpiece of it all: a ceramic-encased embalmed hand belonging to a medium. The aesthetic of this ready-to-shake hand and everything that we draw from it perfectly sets the creepy tone for what’s to come. Something creepy about that hand Trailer tomorrow

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 19, 2023

Essential Ghost Hunting Equipment: A Guide to the Tools of the Paranormal Trade

When exploring the paranormal world, ensuring you have the technology and equipment to make the most of your experiences is essential. Whether you’re heading to explore a potentially haunted building or exploring a historic site, like ruins or a castle, you’re going to need various pieces of equipment to help you identify abnormalities. Ghost hunting equipment like electromagnetic field meters, infrared thermometers, and spirit boxes can help you detect and communicate with spirits and entities. Read on for our guide to the essential tools you’ll need for ghost-hunting. EMF Meters An EMF meter, or an electromagnetic field meter, is used to detect changes in electromagnetic fields. When ghost hunting, you can use an EMF meter to help identify and detect paranormal activity, as spirits can disrupt these fields when they’re present. You can also use these meters to communicate with spirits and ask them to trigger the meter when asking questions. An EMF meter can be a great addition to

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 8, 2023

An Introductory Guide to Understanding the MKV Format

Videos play a significant role in today’s digital life. Whether you are planning to download, stream or create social media videos, it is crucial to know the different formats. Although multiple video formats like MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, and MOV exist, this article focuses on the MKV video format. Developed in Russia, the MKV or Matroska Multimedia Container format is free and open source. The format supports nearly all codecs but isn’t itself supported by many programs. For example, video editors expect their videos to be viewed on a computer or TV using media players like Miro and VLC use this format. This introductory guide explains the MKV format, its advantages, and how to open one. What is The Matroska Video File (Mkv) Format? MKV files are also known as Matroska Video. The format originated in 2002 when Lasse Karkkaheinen, the lead developer, joined forces with the Matroska founder, Steve Lhomme, to create a comprehensive multimedia container for audio, videos,

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 7, 2023

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The Peculiar Influence of Horror/Mythology Blockbuster ‘The Mummy’ on Gaming

Horror and mythology movies offer the best of both worlds for history buffs and horror lovers. And when you do your research, there’s hardly a shortage of them. Taking something as popular as mythology and transforming it into something unique is an art in itself, and there are plenty of movies that have pulled this off. We look at The Mummy (1999) and its strong influence on gaming. We’re not talking about the latest Tom Cruise reboot from 2017. We’re talking about the classic one. The one from 1999 that features our beloved Brendan Fraser. It was a commercial success, what with its awe-inspiring Egyptian setting and horror-fueled adventure. This movie throws some horror elements into the mix. There’s a scene in the movie that involves live mummification. And while it’s certainly a gruesome concept that has you nail-biting, it’s also a direct acknowledgment of the culture of ancient Egypt. Mummification was a prominent part of ancient Egyptian life, so

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 18, 2023

Top Gaming-Themed Films Every Gamer Must Watch

Films based on video games provide an interesting link between the online and offline worlds and the entertainment industry. These films not only captivate viewers with riveting storytelling but also honor gamers’ value of immersion. The movies expertly navigate the complex web of gaming culture like a pro gamer would through a video game. Like the suspense of waiting for a winning hand when playing slots in LuckyLand slots social casino, these films will take you on an exciting voyage. This article highlights some of the best movies on video games that no gamer should miss. The Witcher The Witcher Gamers and fans of fantastic fiction have shown great enthusiasm for “The Witcher,” a video game series that has been adapted into an exciting Netflix series. The gloomy fantasy world, with its magic, legendary animals, and political intrigue, is a big reason for the film’s popularity. This show is fantastic for gamers because of the way it tells stories, which

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 16, 2023

The Most Shocking Casino Crime Story Ever

Crime, gambling, and casinos not on Gamstop are a combination that has always worked well together in world history and is still a hot topic in Hollywood. We all know movies like Ocean’s Eleven, where an all-star movie cast led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt pull off a successful robbery at the well-known casinos MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Mirage in Las Vegas. If we look back in history, we cannot ignore the time of Prohibition in the American 1920s. The mafia then controlled so-called “speakeasies” – secret pubs where people drank and gambled. Gambling online at non-GamStop casinos or offline in Las Vegas has probably never been as intertwined as they were back then! The Most Exciting True Non-GamStop Casinos Crime Story Of course, stories like Ocean’s Eleven are purely fictional – and many stories from Al Capone’s time are, of course, true. There are, therefore some historical, epic stories about crime and casinos in history. We have selected

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 11, 2023

Ghosts In Unexpected Places On Film

Ghosts are classic horror movie characters; we come to expect them in haunted mansions and the like, but what about when they appear in places that we might not expect? There are some directors that introduce ghosts in strange places, totally different from the horror tropes that we are used to. If you like your horror films to be a little out of the ordinary, then you’ll love these movies with ghosts in unexpected places. Dead Man’s Hand (2007) Dead Man’s Hand, also sometimes known as The Haunted Casino, tells the tale of a man called Matthew who inherits a run-down casino on the outskirts of Vegas. He brings a group of friends together, and they set off to renovate the place and play a few games along the way. What ensues is nothing like when the group play roulette online, or indeed any game online or in person. Instead, they’re greeted with a seriously creepy casino teeming with ghosts

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 4, 2023

Is The Northeast The Scariest Place on Earth?

The United States is a big place, encompassing about 1,650 miles of space between the Canadian and Mexican borders. As such, location scouts rarely have to go very far to find an environment for a horror picture. Desert or snowcapped mountains, volcanoes, cities, or farms, the US can act as a surrogate for just about every location on Earth. There’s even a rainforest off the mainland in Puerto Rico. George A. Romero Of course, different states have different resources available to horror productions. California, the home of LA and Hollywood, is the obvious example. The CableTV website reports 163 “deaths” in the Sunshine State from just 17 movies, including The Fog, The Shining, Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal The Birds, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space, an oddly satisfying watch even after all these years. However, California doesn’t come close to Pennsylvania’s fictional death toll of 615 from six movies. As this fictional catastrophe can mainly be laid at George A. Romero’s

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 29, 2023

Black Mirror’s Loch Henry, One Of The Most Disturbing Entries To The Series

Black Mirror is back after a long hiatus, and many believe that season six has been a solid return to form for the much-loved Netflix anthology series. Arguably the strongest episode of the five new ones is the second offering, Loch Henry. This isn’t a traditional tech-focused Black Mirror episode. It’s more of a tribute to the booming true crime genre that has flourished in the streaming era. LOCH HENRY: Every Loch has its Monster pic.twitter.com/RTW4EwTzAG — Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 5, 2023 The Theme of Episode May Startle Some Viewers. Viewers will have noticed the word Loch when looking at the episode title for the second entry to the sixth season of Charlie Brooker’s mind-bending series. However, it wasn’t followed by Ness, the word that most mainstream audiences would associate with it. Still, seeing that word may have had people speculating about what the episode could involve, with ideas about monsters coming to mind. Of course, that’s because the

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 29, 2023

The Two-Way Street of Gaming and Horror

Relationships between different forms of media have always been a part of the entertainment environment. Novels, comics, and movie adaptions have long been working together successfully, as demonstrated by hits like the films in the MCU. While among the newer entries to the arena, video games illustrate a level of potential still on the rise. This two-way street is becoming more popular by the year, where horror could be among the most natural fits. So where have we seen this play out, and why is this relationship in horror specifically so well-poised to take off in the coming years? From TV and Movies to Gaming The origins of TV and movie horror finding its way into gaming came from simple franchising efforts. Video games built to capitalize on the popularity of horror movies have been a popular pursuit for decades, breaking out into the public eye back in the 2D era. Here, titles like Friday the 13th for the NES

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 26, 2023

Simple But Absurdly Creepy: How the Centerpiece of Talk to Me Sets the Tone Perfectly

After a grand showing at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, the surging A24 picked up Talk to Me and will almost certainly add it to their collection of greatest hits after its July 28 release. The Aussie indie sees a group of people looking for viral social media videos to unleash evil, and while that can feel like a dull premise, it’s incredibly well-made and puts a distinct spin on the sub-genre. Talk to Me is a true chiller that’s bound to join the likes of Hereditary as a modern horror classic. Part of its appeal is, in a way, its simplicity, coupled with how it fully delivers on what it sets up. Core to this simplicity is the centerpiece of it all: a ceramic-encased embalmed hand belonging to a medium. The aesthetic of this ready-to-shake hand and everything that we draw from it perfectly sets the creepy tone for what’s to come. Something creepy about that hand Trailer tomorrow

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 19, 2023

Essential Ghost Hunting Equipment: A Guide to the Tools of the Paranormal Trade

When exploring the paranormal world, ensuring you have the technology and equipment to make the most of your experiences is essential. Whether you’re heading to explore a potentially haunted building or exploring a historic site, like ruins or a castle, you’re going to need various pieces of equipment to help you identify abnormalities. Ghost hunting equipment like electromagnetic field meters, infrared thermometers, and spirit boxes can help you detect and communicate with spirits and entities. Read on for our guide to the essential tools you’ll need for ghost-hunting. EMF Meters An EMF meter, or an electromagnetic field meter, is used to detect changes in electromagnetic fields. When ghost hunting, you can use an EMF meter to help identify and detect paranormal activity, as spirits can disrupt these fields when they’re present. You can also use these meters to communicate with spirits and ask them to trigger the meter when asking questions. An EMF meter can be a great addition to

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 8, 2023

An Introductory Guide to Understanding the MKV Format

Videos play a significant role in today’s digital life. Whether you are planning to download, stream or create social media videos, it is crucial to know the different formats. Although multiple video formats like MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, and MOV exist, this article focuses on the MKV video format. Developed in Russia, the MKV or Matroska Multimedia Container format is free and open source. The format supports nearly all codecs but isn’t itself supported by many programs. For example, video editors expect their videos to be viewed on a computer or TV using media players like Miro and VLC use this format. This introductory guide explains the MKV format, its advantages, and how to open one. What is The Matroska Video File (Mkv) Format? MKV files are also known as Matroska Video. The format originated in 2002 when Lasse Karkkaheinen, the lead developer, joined forces with the Matroska founder, Steve Lhomme, to create a comprehensive multimedia container for audio, videos,

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jun 7, 2023
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