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With what happened a couple of years ago with the lockdowns, many people became fascinated with how diseases work, and how they affect people. Call it morbid curiosity, or call it legitimate understanding, either way, part of you wonders what it would be like to create or fight diseases. Well, the folks over at DryGin Studios have been answering this question with their “Bio Inc.” game series. They were awesome enough to send over their latest title to their series (Big thank you, by the way!) for me to check out. This is Bio Inc. Redemption. Bio Inc. Redemption is a strategy medical simulator where you are either the virus or the doctor trying to save the patient. For this review, I chose the side of death, because I’m a morbid twerp like that, so this is based mainly on that playthrough. The controls are straightforward though I feel the tutorial for console versions could be a bit clearer. Be
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Who says the zombie apocalypse has to be hard, scary, and gloomy? Why fear zombies when you can hack into (what’s left of) their brains and make them your buddy? That’s what EKO Software and NACON’s Welcome to ParadiZe, where survivors can enslave zombies and survive the zombie apocalypse. Welcome to ParadiZe is set in the middle of a global zombie takeover and the only beacon of hope is a place called ParadiZe, a community where zombies work for the humans and protect them from other zombies. After you arrive, it becomes clear that you need to make it what the ads promised. Now, onto the game itself! Give yourself some time to get used to the controls as the tutorial machineguns instructions at you almost right away. There’s a codex that you can refer to at any time to look at past tutorials, always a nice touch when a game does that. The game is in 3rd person, unfortunately,
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The highly anticipated sequel to the viral horror film Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey is gearing up for its theatrical release. Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield and produced by Scott Jeffery, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 promises to unleash even more terror. 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 deep thirst for vengeance and a hunger for human flesh, they vow to leave their peaceful past behind and bring terror to everyone they encounter. Their target is the unsuspecting town of Ashdown, Christopher Robin’s home. Fueled by their twisted sense of justice, our childhood icons transform into monstrous killing machines. On a mission, they leave a trail of terror and bodies in their wake. Witness a brutal rampage. The body count rises, and screams will fill the air. The sequel features a massive cast that includes Scott Chambers, who returns as
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A child is cornered by hunters before being rescued by a large, wolf-like creature (I could have just said werewolf, but I like making shit hard on myself) who rips them hombres a new asshole real speedy-like! Next up we meet Dr. Dan (Bill Sykes); a former hot-shot surgeon/drunk, now self-exiled to a small rural town where he is allowed to practice medicine as long as he attends local AA meetings. Along the way, his son Stewart (Ryan O Roy) is bitten by an overly-horny townie girl, Sarah (Libby Collins), and before long turns real hairy… and fang-y… because unbeknownst to Dan’s family, he has escaped his troubles only to find himself doctoring smack-dab in the middle of a town of werewolves… werewolves who mostly want to live in peace with humanity… but of course there is a certain number among them that are more than happy to use human’s as cattle… chief among them pub owner Zev (Steve Pascucci
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WE ARE HERE is a Thai/US Sci-fi/Horror thriller with a little bit of time travel mixed in for good measure. Because hey, who doesn’t like time travel? Listed as a Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi/Thriller on IMDb, I am already intrigued. Directed by Lee Thongkham (The Maid, The Lake, Box, Kitty The Killer) the film Stars Narilya Gulmongkolpech (Shudder’s The Medium, Coin Digger), Jimmy Dempster (Box, Newlywed Nightmare, The Virginia Bitches), and Pete Thongchua (Switch On, Hook) It is being co-produced by Dedra Curtis, co-founder of Alter Ego Productions llc. You can check out the poster (with it’s menacing creepy smile) from IMDb below! We don’t have any real details on the plot of WE ARE HERE yet, or a solid release date to give you. That could hopefully change soon though, because the billboard for the upcoming film just debuted in Times Square last night! The team was kind enough to send us an image of the actual moment it was unveiled for
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Get ready to enter the terror-filled world of Beware of the Boogeyman. This indie psychological horror film is hitting digital platforms this March, but you can watch the haunting new trailer now. The film is written and directed by Calvin Morie McCarthy, whose previous film Pillow Party Massacre debuted in 2023. The Story: Beware the Boogeyman promises to delve into the darkest corners of the human psyche, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. The story follows Dr. Tristian MacKenzie. A newcomer at the Silverdale Psychiatric Hospital for the criminally insane. On her first day, she encounters the enigmatic Dr. Moon. The doctor presents her with a series of bizarre cases of five patients who share a chilling obsession: the legendary Boogeyman. As Dr. MacKenzie investigates these unsettling files, she uncovers a web of secrets and horrifying truths that challenge her perception of reality. With each revelation, the boundaries between sanity and madness crumbles. All leading to a heart-pounding climax
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Indie filmmaker Larry Fessenden (Stakeland, Depraved) returns to the realm of creature features with his latest chilling vision, Blackout. This modern-day werewolf horror promises to be a fresh take on the classic monster. It will explore themes of inner demons and the blurred lines between humans and beasts. Unleashing the Beast Within: Blackout centers on Charley (Alex Hurt). He is a tortured artist haunted by fragmented memories of gruesome acts committed under the full moon. As suspicion gnaws at him, Charley’s drinking intensifies. It fuels his fear that he might be a werewolf terrorizing his small town. This marks the third installment in Fessenden’s unofficial “Monsterverse.” Blackout follows his vampire film Habit and his Frankenstein-inspired movie Depraved. True to his signature style, Fessenden delves into the psychological depths of the monster, blurring the lines between human and creature. A Stellar Cast and Familiar Collaborators: The ensemble cast includes Addison Timlin, James LeGros, Kevin Corrigan, Barbara Crampton, and Joe Swanberg. Fessenden
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NEON and director Tilman Singer (Luz) are gearing up to unleash a chilling new horror film, Cuckoo, which will arrive in theaters this May. While details have been scarce, a recent Variety interview with Singer and star Hunter Schafer (“Euphoria”) has shed some light on the film’s bizarre and unsettling premise. “It’s really a freaky thing that that’s just in nature, and birds are just out here being complete dicks to other birds and giving them their own babies to raise,” Schafer told Variety. “Are you kidding? That’s psycho!” Schafer states. A Vacation Gone Wrong: In the film, 17-year-old Gretchen reluctantly joins her father and his new family at a seemingly idyllic resort in the German Alps. But tranquility quickly unravels as she encounters Mr. König, her father’s boss, with an unsettling interest in her mute half-sister Alma. Strange noises and disturbing visions plague Gretchen, hinting at a dark secret lurking beneath the resort’s pristine facade. Variety went on to
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Prepare for a chills-down-your-spine experience as writer-director Stephen Sander, making his feature debut, unleashes his chilling indie horror film Observer in partnership with Terror Films, promising a terrifying journey that transcends the physical realm. Observer tells the harrowing tale of a young woman and her younger brother who find themselves thrust into a nightmare beyond their wildest fears, which plays out against a stunning backdrop. Kidnapped by human traffickers and imprisoned in a secluded mansion, their fight for survival takes a supernatural turn, blurring the lines between reality and the unknown. Jennifer Chalamov and A.J. Popoff (Markings of Murder) lead the cast as the siblings and are joined by Marika Gosick and Kenzie Rigel. Sander, who also serves as producer, reflects on the long journey of bringing his vision to life: “I started writing Observer way back in 2015 and it’s hard to believe that 9 years later, it’s being released. I used to think of story ideas on long
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Hold onto your chocolate bunnies because Easter is going to be brutal this year, with the upcoming horror-comedy Easter Bloody Easter. Get ready for a wild ride through a small Texas town, where a killer is hopping mad and the annual “Easter-palooza” hangs in the balance. When Easter Turns Deadly: A wave of gruesome murders casts a dark shadow over a quaint Texas town just before their beloved “Easter-palooza.” The stubborn mayor remains determined to hold the festive egg hunt, while Jeanie, shaken by the disappearance of her husband, seeks answers. Conspiracies whisper of a legendary killer Jackalope – a monstrous rabbit-antelope terrorizing the town centuries ago. Joined by her skeptical friends Carol and Sam, the local conspiracy theorist, Jeanie delves into the legend. Soon, they’re faced with the terrifying reality of the Jackalope’s return, leading a demonic army of bunny minions. Can they decipher the “fluffy truth” before the furry fury descends upon the Easter festivities? Unlikely Heroes Rise:
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With what happened a couple of years ago with the lockdowns, many people became fascinated with how diseases work, and how they affect people. Call it morbid curiosity, or call it legitimate understanding, either way, part of you wonders what it would be like to create or fight diseases. Well, the folks over at DryGin Studios have been answering this question with their “Bio Inc.” game series. They were awesome enough to send over their latest title to their series (Big thank you, by the way!) for me to check out. This is Bio Inc. Redemption. Bio Inc. Redemption is a strategy medical simulator where you are either the virus or the doctor trying to save the patient. For this review, I chose the side of death, because I’m a morbid twerp like that, so this is based mainly on that playthrough. The controls are straightforward though I feel the tutorial for console versions could be a bit clearer. Be
Continue reading →
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Who says the zombie apocalypse has to be hard, scary, and gloomy? Why fear zombies when you can hack into (what’s left of) their brains and make them your buddy? That’s what EKO Software and NACON’s Welcome to ParadiZe, where survivors can enslave zombies and survive the zombie apocalypse. Welcome to ParadiZe is set in the middle of a global zombie takeover and the only beacon of hope is a place called ParadiZe, a community where zombies work for the humans and protect them from other zombies. After you arrive, it becomes clear that you need to make it what the ads promised. Now, onto the game itself! Give yourself some time to get used to the controls as the tutorial machineguns instructions at you almost right away. There’s a codex that you can refer to at any time to look at past tutorials, always a nice touch when a game does that. The game is in 3rd person, unfortunately,
Continue reading →
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The highly anticipated sequel to the viral horror film Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey is gearing up for its theatrical release. Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield and produced by Scott Jeffery, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 promises to unleash even more terror. 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 deep thirst for vengeance and a hunger for human flesh, they vow to leave their peaceful past behind and bring terror to everyone they encounter. Their target is the unsuspecting town of Ashdown, Christopher Robin’s home. Fueled by their twisted sense of justice, our childhood icons transform into monstrous killing machines. On a mission, they leave a trail of terror and bodies in their wake. Witness a brutal rampage. The body count rises, and screams will fill the air. The sequel features a massive cast that includes Scott Chambers, who returns as
Continue reading →
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A child is cornered by hunters before being rescued by a large, wolf-like creature (I could have just said werewolf, but I like making shit hard on myself) who rips them hombres a new asshole real speedy-like! Next up we meet Dr. Dan (Bill Sykes); a former hot-shot surgeon/drunk, now self-exiled to a small rural town where he is allowed to practice medicine as long as he attends local AA meetings. Along the way, his son Stewart (Ryan O Roy) is bitten by an overly-horny townie girl, Sarah (Libby Collins), and before long turns real hairy… and fang-y… because unbeknownst to Dan’s family, he has escaped his troubles only to find himself doctoring smack-dab in the middle of a town of werewolves… werewolves who mostly want to live in peace with humanity… but of course there is a certain number among them that are more than happy to use human’s as cattle… chief among them pub owner Zev (Steve Pascucci
Continue reading →
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WE ARE HERE is a Thai/US Sci-fi/Horror thriller with a little bit of time travel mixed in for good measure. Because hey, who doesn’t like time travel? Listed as a Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi/Thriller on IMDb, I am already intrigued. Directed by Lee Thongkham (The Maid, The Lake, Box, Kitty The Killer) the film Stars Narilya Gulmongkolpech (Shudder’s The Medium, Coin Digger), Jimmy Dempster (Box, Newlywed Nightmare, The Virginia Bitches), and Pete Thongchua (Switch On, Hook) It is being co-produced by Dedra Curtis, co-founder of Alter Ego Productions llc. You can check out the poster (with it’s menacing creepy smile) from IMDb below! We don’t have any real details on the plot of WE ARE HERE yet, or a solid release date to give you. That could hopefully change soon though, because the billboard for the upcoming film just debuted in Times Square last night! The team was kind enough to send us an image of the actual moment it was unveiled for
Continue reading →
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Get ready to enter the terror-filled world of Beware of the Boogeyman. This indie psychological horror film is hitting digital platforms this March, but you can watch the haunting new trailer now. The film is written and directed by Calvin Morie McCarthy, whose previous film Pillow Party Massacre debuted in 2023. The Story: Beware the Boogeyman promises to delve into the darkest corners of the human psyche, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. The story follows Dr. Tristian MacKenzie. A newcomer at the Silverdale Psychiatric Hospital for the criminally insane. On her first day, she encounters the enigmatic Dr. Moon. The doctor presents her with a series of bizarre cases of five patients who share a chilling obsession: the legendary Boogeyman. As Dr. MacKenzie investigates these unsettling files, she uncovers a web of secrets and horrifying truths that challenge her perception of reality. With each revelation, the boundaries between sanity and madness crumbles. All leading to a heart-pounding climax
Continue reading →
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Indie filmmaker Larry Fessenden (Stakeland, Depraved) returns to the realm of creature features with his latest chilling vision, Blackout. This modern-day werewolf horror promises to be a fresh take on the classic monster. It will explore themes of inner demons and the blurred lines between humans and beasts. Unleashing the Beast Within: Blackout centers on Charley (Alex Hurt). He is a tortured artist haunted by fragmented memories of gruesome acts committed under the full moon. As suspicion gnaws at him, Charley’s drinking intensifies. It fuels his fear that he might be a werewolf terrorizing his small town. This marks the third installment in Fessenden’s unofficial “Monsterverse.” Blackout follows his vampire film Habit and his Frankenstein-inspired movie Depraved. True to his signature style, Fessenden delves into the psychological depths of the monster, blurring the lines between human and creature. A Stellar Cast and Familiar Collaborators: The ensemble cast includes Addison Timlin, James LeGros, Kevin Corrigan, Barbara Crampton, and Joe Swanberg. Fessenden
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NEON and director Tilman Singer (Luz) are gearing up to unleash a chilling new horror film, Cuckoo, which will arrive in theaters this May. While details have been scarce, a recent Variety interview with Singer and star Hunter Schafer (“Euphoria”) has shed some light on the film’s bizarre and unsettling premise. “It’s really a freaky thing that that’s just in nature, and birds are just out here being complete dicks to other birds and giving them their own babies to raise,” Schafer told Variety. “Are you kidding? That’s psycho!” Schafer states. A Vacation Gone Wrong: In the film, 17-year-old Gretchen reluctantly joins her father and his new family at a seemingly idyllic resort in the German Alps. But tranquility quickly unravels as she encounters Mr. König, her father’s boss, with an unsettling interest in her mute half-sister Alma. Strange noises and disturbing visions plague Gretchen, hinting at a dark secret lurking beneath the resort’s pristine facade. Variety went on to
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Prepare for a chills-down-your-spine experience as writer-director Stephen Sander, making his feature debut, unleashes his chilling indie horror film Observer in partnership with Terror Films, promising a terrifying journey that transcends the physical realm. Observer tells the harrowing tale of a young woman and her younger brother who find themselves thrust into a nightmare beyond their wildest fears, which plays out against a stunning backdrop. Kidnapped by human traffickers and imprisoned in a secluded mansion, their fight for survival takes a supernatural turn, blurring the lines between reality and the unknown. Jennifer Chalamov and A.J. Popoff (Markings of Murder) lead the cast as the siblings and are joined by Marika Gosick and Kenzie Rigel. Sander, who also serves as producer, reflects on the long journey of bringing his vision to life: “I started writing Observer way back in 2015 and it’s hard to believe that 9 years later, it’s being released. I used to think of story ideas on long
Continue reading →
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Hold onto your chocolate bunnies because Easter is going to be brutal this year, with the upcoming horror-comedy Easter Bloody Easter. Get ready for a wild ride through a small Texas town, where a killer is hopping mad and the annual “Easter-palooza” hangs in the balance. When Easter Turns Deadly: A wave of gruesome murders casts a dark shadow over a quaint Texas town just before their beloved “Easter-palooza.” The stubborn mayor remains determined to hold the festive egg hunt, while Jeanie, shaken by the disappearance of her husband, seeks answers. Conspiracies whisper of a legendary killer Jackalope – a monstrous rabbit-antelope terrorizing the town centuries ago. Joined by her skeptical friends Carol and Sam, the local conspiracy theorist, Jeanie delves into the legend. Soon, they’re faced with the terrifying reality of the Jackalope’s return, leading a demonic army of bunny minions. Can they decipher the “fluffy truth” before the furry fury descends upon the Easter festivities? Unlikely Heroes Rise:
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