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The first official Horror Fuel game review of 2024! Let’s check out Casper Croes and Top Hat Studios’ love letter to late 90’s survival horror games, this is Alisa: Developer’s Cut. Alisa: Developer’s Cut takes players into a maddening world where Alisa, a royal agent in the 1920s is hunting a notorious thief and ends up in a strange Victorian-like mansion where mechanical oddities lurk and Alisa must try to escape and keep her mind intact. The Controls for Alisa: Developer’s Cut by default are the old-school “tank controls” which, I have not used in a long time, but thankfully, you can switch the controls to “modern”. The graphics for Alisa: Developer’s Cut are nostalgic with pre-rendered backgrounds and low poly character models. The soundtrack for the game really hits deep inside with callbacks to the very first Resident Evil along with the horrible voice acting, which at first I thought was bad for this game till I remembered how
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Prepare yourself: Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, the sequel to the 2023 viral horror sensation Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, is set to unleash even more chilling chaos and a bigger body count while ruining your childhood once more. From Beloved Bear to Bloodthirsty Beast: Deep within the once-idyllic 100-acre Wood, rage simmers. Betrayed by Christopher Robin’s revelation of their existence, Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger find their home threatened. Driven by a thirst for revenge and a taste for flesh, they vow to leave their peaceful past behind and bring terror to everyone they encounter. Ashdown Under Attack: Their target: the unsuspecting town of Ashdown, Christopher Robin’s home. Fueled by their twisted sense of justice, our childhood icons transform into monstrous killing machines, leaving a bloody trail of terror and bodies in their wake. Witness a brutal rampage where innocence is shattered, the body count rises and screams fill the air. Prepare for a Grisly Encounter: Director Rhys
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As part of Steam Next Fest, Odd Meter and 11 Bit Studios released a new trailer for the upcoming mind-bending psychological adventure that will make players question faith and authority, INDIKA. Along with the new trailer comes the opportunity for PC players to experience the demo. In INDIKA players take on the role of the title character, a young nun, as she undertakes a thought-provoking odyssey that explores the very nature of good versus evil. INDIKA is a third-person adventure game that effectively combines exploration and environmental puzzles, with a hint of platforming. Through its themes of sin, sorrow, and ethical quandaries, INDIKA’s visual style will take on the look of an avant-garde film that aims to question societal conventions rather than merely providing entertainment. In addition, the setting of 19th-century Russia alongside themes of absolute sorrow, sin, and moral dilemmas plays an integral part in the game’s narrative. The subjects of religion and authority are prevalent throughout Indika’s journey
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Prepare to plunge into the murky depths of terror with the chilling found-footage movie Frogman. This spine-tingling tale premieres on VOD this March, promising to reel in horror fans with its blend of local legend and Lovecraftian-style nightmares. From Myth to Mayhem: The story of Frogman dives into the summer of 1999, where a young Dallas Kyle captures what initially appears to be impossible – footage of the fabled “Frogman,” a mysterious creature whispered about in local lore. However, no one believes him. Fast forward two decades later, Dallas, now a filmmaker chasing his dream, returns to Loveland with his friends, Amy and Scotty, determined to unearth the truth and obtain undeniable proof of the Frogman’s existence. Innocence Drowned in Darkness: Their quest starts with the intention of creating a documentary fueled by youthful curiosity and a thirst for adventure. But as they delve deeper, their innocent exploration takes a horrifying turn. The idyllic facade of Loveland crumbles, revealing chilling
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Temperatures may be dropping around the country, but your friends at Redbox are heating things in February with these red-hot, chilling horror titles for FREE! Download the FREE Redbox app on your mobile devices or TV and watch these chilling titles and more. Night Night Feature Film After waking up from a horrific car accident, April must find a way to work through her trauma and a will to survive a recovery from hell. Cast: Brenna D’Amico (Crushed), Deric Augustine (Godfather of Harlem), Nick Marini (Chicago Med) Available: 2/18/24 Megan Feature Film A hiker finds shelter in a mountain lodge inhabited by two strange women. Cast: Randy Wayne (Reagan), Sadie Katz (The Truth About Monsters), Greg Travis (Watchmen) Available: 2/4/24 The Clearing Feature Film A father must fight through the zombie apocalypse to save his daughter. Cast: Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Aundea Smith (Zombies) Available: 2/1/24 Autumn Road Feature Film Twin brothers running a haunted house and an aspiring actress are
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River of Ghosts, a 2024 psychological thriller directed by Jules East, delves into the murky depths of the human psyche, exploring themes of trauma, self-discovery, and the haunting remnants of the past. The film takes us to a picturesque yet unsettling small town nestled beside a shimmering river. A place where a young Stanford psychiatry student, Dr. Halton, sets up his unconventional practice as a hypnotherapist. A Town Steeped in Secrets Dr. Halton, brimming with ambition and eager to prove himself, is initially met with skepticism from the townsfolk. However, as he delves into the minds of his patients, their deeply buried anxieties and repressed memories begin to unravel. With each session, Dr. Halton uncovers a piece of the town’s dark and forgotten past, seemingly intertwined with the secrets whispered by the river itself. Dr. Halton’s journey takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a patient harboring an alarming case. As he guides them through the corridors of their subconscious,
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Nurse Faith (Chrissy Metz) lives with her daughter Charm (Annalise Basso, Oculus), who suffers from an unnamed malady that requires her to soak in a tub filled with ice cold water in order to keep her ever-rising body temperature down… when she’s not locked in her room behind a rather imposing door. While that biz is going down, Missionary Liz (Scout Taylor-Compton, Rob Zombie’s Halloween) and her brother Kory (Connor Paolo) just break right on in to Faith’s house seeking shelter from the snowstorm that rages outside. Eventually they end up being invited, begrudgingly, to stay… but not before Faith fucks up Kory’s leg with a spike-studded baseball bat. I guess it’s always good to keep a steady supply of potential victims around, because as the title of the film would suggest… or more accurately flat-out tells you… there’s a creature roaming this feature, and it’s a real demonic doozy and a fuckin’ half, believe you me! Who will survive
Continue reading →
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Jess Franco made himself an adaption of Bram Stoker’s classic fang bang terror tome Dracula back in 1970 (refresh your memory on that release, the Christopher Lee starring Count Dracula, right here) and hired Spanish filmmaker Pere Portabella to film a lil’ behind-the-scenes action for what was supposed to be turned into a documentary concerning the film’s creation… but it wasn’t and here we are… Instead, Portabella conjured forth 1971’s Cuadecuc, Vampir; a black and white, hour-and-change, nearly silent (there is ambient (frequently not very) musical accompaniment, and closing remarks from Lee however) experimental film that certainly does present a fly-on-the-wall glimpse (no matter how impressionistic) into the film’s production along with it’s own loosey-goosey narrative. To that end we get a visual tone-poem showcasing cast and crew toiling away… and it is a fascinating, if unconventional viewing experience. Additionally, viewing Franco’s footage in stark, crisp (sometimes purposefully over-exposed) chiaroscuro gives it that classic Universal monster movie vibe! But wait,
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For its 16th edition, A Night of Horror International Film Festival moves from Australia to the United States — Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to be exact — from March 1–3, 2024, and the fest’s first wave announcement promises something for horror fans of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. A Night of Horror International Film Festival announces its first programming wave for 2024 today. Long known as Australia’s premier genre film event, the festival now takes place in the United States. This year, the festival’s 16th edition – and first in the US – screens from March 1-3, at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. “To move a fest I co-founded in Sydney, Australia, back in 2006, to America feels surreal”, says festival director Dean Bertram. “A Night of Horror has long taken pride in being recognized for its excellence in showcasing the best and bloodiest new horror films from around the globe. And this year’s program
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This may be the first published game review of 2024 from us but this is actually the second with the official first review on its way on February 6th, so keep an eye out for that one! Let’s get to some exorcising with QU Byte Interactive and Mr. Skull Game Studio’s Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil. Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil is about Father August Heylel, a Vatican-recognized Exorcist who is penning a letter describing his most haunting exorcist case that began in 1984 where he failed to save the family but was able to banish the evil within the house. Over the years he’s been watching over the house and the families that moved in who all have lived in peace till in 2020, the evil returned. The controls for the game are limited and easy to remember. One of the things I wish you had in this game are meters letting you know how much health
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The first official Horror Fuel game review of 2024! Let’s check out Casper Croes and Top Hat Studios’ love letter to late 90’s survival horror games, this is Alisa: Developer’s Cut. Alisa: Developer’s Cut takes players into a maddening world where Alisa, a royal agent in the 1920s is hunting a notorious thief and ends up in a strange Victorian-like mansion where mechanical oddities lurk and Alisa must try to escape and keep her mind intact. The Controls for Alisa: Developer’s Cut by default are the old-school “tank controls” which, I have not used in a long time, but thankfully, you can switch the controls to “modern”. The graphics for Alisa: Developer’s Cut are nostalgic with pre-rendered backgrounds and low poly character models. The soundtrack for the game really hits deep inside with callbacks to the very first Resident Evil along with the horrible voice acting, which at first I thought was bad for this game till I remembered how
Continue reading →
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Prepare yourself: Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, the sequel to the 2023 viral horror sensation Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, is set to unleash even more chilling chaos and a bigger body count while ruining your childhood once more. From Beloved Bear to Bloodthirsty Beast: Deep within the once-idyllic 100-acre Wood, rage simmers. Betrayed by Christopher Robin’s revelation of their existence, Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger find their home threatened. Driven by a thirst for revenge and a taste for flesh, they vow to leave their peaceful past behind and bring terror to everyone they encounter. Ashdown Under Attack: Their target: the unsuspecting town of Ashdown, Christopher Robin’s home. Fueled by their twisted sense of justice, our childhood icons transform into monstrous killing machines, leaving a bloody trail of terror and bodies in their wake. Witness a brutal rampage where innocence is shattered, the body count rises and screams fill the air. Prepare for a Grisly Encounter: Director Rhys
Continue reading →
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As part of Steam Next Fest, Odd Meter and 11 Bit Studios released a new trailer for the upcoming mind-bending psychological adventure that will make players question faith and authority, INDIKA. Along with the new trailer comes the opportunity for PC players to experience the demo. In INDIKA players take on the role of the title character, a young nun, as she undertakes a thought-provoking odyssey that explores the very nature of good versus evil. INDIKA is a third-person adventure game that effectively combines exploration and environmental puzzles, with a hint of platforming. Through its themes of sin, sorrow, and ethical quandaries, INDIKA’s visual style will take on the look of an avant-garde film that aims to question societal conventions rather than merely providing entertainment. In addition, the setting of 19th-century Russia alongside themes of absolute sorrow, sin, and moral dilemmas plays an integral part in the game’s narrative. The subjects of religion and authority are prevalent throughout Indika’s journey
Continue reading →
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Prepare to plunge into the murky depths of terror with the chilling found-footage movie Frogman. This spine-tingling tale premieres on VOD this March, promising to reel in horror fans with its blend of local legend and Lovecraftian-style nightmares. From Myth to Mayhem: The story of Frogman dives into the summer of 1999, where a young Dallas Kyle captures what initially appears to be impossible – footage of the fabled “Frogman,” a mysterious creature whispered about in local lore. However, no one believes him. Fast forward two decades later, Dallas, now a filmmaker chasing his dream, returns to Loveland with his friends, Amy and Scotty, determined to unearth the truth and obtain undeniable proof of the Frogman’s existence. Innocence Drowned in Darkness: Their quest starts with the intention of creating a documentary fueled by youthful curiosity and a thirst for adventure. But as they delve deeper, their innocent exploration takes a horrifying turn. The idyllic facade of Loveland crumbles, revealing chilling
Continue reading →
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Temperatures may be dropping around the country, but your friends at Redbox are heating things in February with these red-hot, chilling horror titles for FREE! Download the FREE Redbox app on your mobile devices or TV and watch these chilling titles and more. Night Night Feature Film After waking up from a horrific car accident, April must find a way to work through her trauma and a will to survive a recovery from hell. Cast: Brenna D’Amico (Crushed), Deric Augustine (Godfather of Harlem), Nick Marini (Chicago Med) Available: 2/18/24 Megan Feature Film A hiker finds shelter in a mountain lodge inhabited by two strange women. Cast: Randy Wayne (Reagan), Sadie Katz (The Truth About Monsters), Greg Travis (Watchmen) Available: 2/4/24 The Clearing Feature Film A father must fight through the zombie apocalypse to save his daughter. Cast: Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Aundea Smith (Zombies) Available: 2/1/24 Autumn Road Feature Film Twin brothers running a haunted house and an aspiring actress are
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River of Ghosts, a 2024 psychological thriller directed by Jules East, delves into the murky depths of the human psyche, exploring themes of trauma, self-discovery, and the haunting remnants of the past. The film takes us to a picturesque yet unsettling small town nestled beside a shimmering river. A place where a young Stanford psychiatry student, Dr. Halton, sets up his unconventional practice as a hypnotherapist. A Town Steeped in Secrets Dr. Halton, brimming with ambition and eager to prove himself, is initially met with skepticism from the townsfolk. However, as he delves into the minds of his patients, their deeply buried anxieties and repressed memories begin to unravel. With each session, Dr. Halton uncovers a piece of the town’s dark and forgotten past, seemingly intertwined with the secrets whispered by the river itself. Dr. Halton’s journey takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a patient harboring an alarming case. As he guides them through the corridors of their subconscious,
Continue reading →
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Nurse Faith (Chrissy Metz) lives with her daughter Charm (Annalise Basso, Oculus), who suffers from an unnamed malady that requires her to soak in a tub filled with ice cold water in order to keep her ever-rising body temperature down… when she’s not locked in her room behind a rather imposing door. While that biz is going down, Missionary Liz (Scout Taylor-Compton, Rob Zombie’s Halloween) and her brother Kory (Connor Paolo) just break right on in to Faith’s house seeking shelter from the snowstorm that rages outside. Eventually they end up being invited, begrudgingly, to stay… but not before Faith fucks up Kory’s leg with a spike-studded baseball bat. I guess it’s always good to keep a steady supply of potential victims around, because as the title of the film would suggest… or more accurately flat-out tells you… there’s a creature roaming this feature, and it’s a real demonic doozy and a fuckin’ half, believe you me! Who will survive
Continue reading →
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Jess Franco made himself an adaption of Bram Stoker’s classic fang bang terror tome Dracula back in 1970 (refresh your memory on that release, the Christopher Lee starring Count Dracula, right here) and hired Spanish filmmaker Pere Portabella to film a lil’ behind-the-scenes action for what was supposed to be turned into a documentary concerning the film’s creation… but it wasn’t and here we are… Instead, Portabella conjured forth 1971’s Cuadecuc, Vampir; a black and white, hour-and-change, nearly silent (there is ambient (frequently not very) musical accompaniment, and closing remarks from Lee however) experimental film that certainly does present a fly-on-the-wall glimpse (no matter how impressionistic) into the film’s production along with it’s own loosey-goosey narrative. To that end we get a visual tone-poem showcasing cast and crew toiling away… and it is a fascinating, if unconventional viewing experience. Additionally, viewing Franco’s footage in stark, crisp (sometimes purposefully over-exposed) chiaroscuro gives it that classic Universal monster movie vibe! But wait,
Continue reading →
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For its 16th edition, A Night of Horror International Film Festival moves from Australia to the United States — Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to be exact — from March 1–3, 2024, and the fest’s first wave announcement promises something for horror fans of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. A Night of Horror International Film Festival announces its first programming wave for 2024 today. Long known as Australia’s premier genre film event, the festival now takes place in the United States. This year, the festival’s 16th edition – and first in the US – screens from March 1-3, at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. “To move a fest I co-founded in Sydney, Australia, back in 2006, to America feels surreal”, says festival director Dean Bertram. “A Night of Horror has long taken pride in being recognized for its excellence in showcasing the best and bloodiest new horror films from around the globe. And this year’s program
Continue reading →
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This may be the first published game review of 2024 from us but this is actually the second with the official first review on its way on February 6th, so keep an eye out for that one! Let’s get to some exorcising with QU Byte Interactive and Mr. Skull Game Studio’s Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil. Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil is about Father August Heylel, a Vatican-recognized Exorcist who is penning a letter describing his most haunting exorcist case that began in 1984 where he failed to save the family but was able to banish the evil within the house. Over the years he’s been watching over the house and the families that moved in who all have lived in peace till in 2020, the evil returned. The controls for the game are limited and easy to remember. One of the things I wish you had in this game are meters letting you know how much health
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