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Learning about other cultures through their ghost stories has always been something I enjoy doing on cold quiet nights, and the experience of these tales through interactive entertainment is always a treat. Cellar Vault Games and Chorus Worldwide have now brought the fusion of the myths and ghost stories of Malaysia with a mix of Chinese culture all in one package with Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open. Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open follows a young girl named Ting, who has an “imaginary” friend named Xiu, well, Ting’s parents think she’s not real but in reality, Xiu is a ghost as Ting has the gift of a third sight. Ting must navigate her daily life at school and around home with this gift as her family is falling apart, and Ting is trying to fit in and make friends while having to deal with spirits either coming to her for help…or to cause trouble. Now, onto the game itself.
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MEMBERS CLUB Official synopsis: Wet Dreams, a middle-aged male stripper group have hit rock bottom. After a string of disastrous gigs, the gang considers disbanding. Alan (Dean Kilbey), the group’s happy-go-lucky front man, takes over the business and books the boys a lucrative and mysterious gig in rural Essex. But when the group arrive at the desolate club, their night quickly takes a dark turn when they find themselves tangled up in a plot to raise a murderous 16th century witch from the dead. The humor is Rabelasian and the gory dismembering of male genitalia is prominent in writer/director Marc Coleman’s horror comedy Members Club (U.K., 2024). The film is an overall fun romp that makes its well-past-their-prime male strippers a rather likable bunch for whom it is easy to cheer, and to hope for their survival. Members Club boasts additional heart in its family drama between front-man Alan (Dean Kilbey) and his daughter Daisy (Barbara Smith). The practical effects
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AN TAIBHSE (THE GHOST) Writer/director John Farrelly’s excellent Irish chiller An Taibhse (The Ghost; 2024) — the first horror film in the Irish language — has echoes of The Shining and classic haunted house stories in its tale of Éamon Finegan (Tom Kerrisk) and his daughter Máire (Livvy Hill), who have been hired on as maintenance workers for a large mansion in need of repair. The proceedings take place during a great famine in the winter of 1852, and the pair will be the only people there for most of the winter. Máire believes that a ghost haunted her at their previous home, and it seems that it has either followed her or that she has new specters with which to deal. Éamon injures himself and turns to the bottle, becoming increasingly unhinged. Coollattin House, County Wicklow, which has been uninhabited for 25 years, makes for a superbly eerie setting, and cinematographers Farrelly and Ross Power maximize the atmosphere of
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One of the year’s biggest movies, writer-director Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage, is now on VOD. Here’s your warning: There are some spoilers ahead in this review of Longlegs. The movie centers on Harker (Maika Monroe). She’s a gifted rookie FBI agent pursuing an investigation into a series of terrifying murders where whole families are wiped out. As she delves more deeply, the case takes a shocking turn. A horrifying truth is revealed that connects Harker to the killer in a way she never could have predicted. Maika’s Harker is a strange character; she’s reserved and slightly off. She seems out of place wherever she is. And it is, on some level, a bit psychic. Speaking of characters, Nicolas Cage has had some odd roles, but nothing like in this film. He’s very unsettling but, unfortunately, not quite scary as the villain in the movie. The pacing is pretty slow. Don’t jump into the movie expecting a ton of
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When it comes to modern aesthetics in people’s homes, two things are becoming more and more common, books and plants. Not that it’s a bad thing, books are awesome and I wish more and more that I had time to just sit and read, and plants help bring life into a room and give you something to tend to. The folks over at Biblio Bloom decided to combine the two uniquely with their book vases! I want to thank Biblio Bloom for sending over the Dracula Book Vase for me to check out! The vase is made of clear acrylic and is part of the Gothic Fiction section of the store if Romance and Fantasy books are not your style. The clear acrylic makes it unique to show off flowers/pants both real or imitation, allowing unique ways to display this vase, since Halloween stuff is now in stores, I took advantage of this and grabbed some faux flowers and Halloween
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The viral horror phenomenon that took the internet by storm has now come home to consoles, spreading dreadful fear and morbid curiosity in The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition. The dry spell of horror releases has been broken and after reviewing two horrible games recently, this gem has restored my faith in the genre of horror gaming! The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition puts players in the shoes of Rebecca, who just landed a job at a mortuary that is the center of local urban legends. After being called in late one night, Rebecca quickly learns that the legends are true. Now, onto the game itself! When it comes to the game’s controls, it’s a bit difficult as the game originally was meant for keyboard and mouse, but I found using the D-pad made some of the mechanics work a little easier. Playing with headphones is a must for this game as there are ambient sounds that mess with you as you
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Clawfoot is a thrilling new take on the home invasion genre. Director Michael Day’s feature debut is a darkly comedic and suspenseful ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The film follows a seemingly ordinary woman who finds herself trapped in a terrifying ordeal when a contractor hired to renovate her bathroom turns out to be a menacing stalker. Francesca Eastwood delivers a standout performance as the strong-willed protagonist, showcasing her ability to balance vulnerability with fierce determination. Milo Gibson is as compelling as the sinister antagonist, creating a chilling, unhinged villain. Supporting cast members Olivia Culpo, Oliver Cooper, and Nestor Carbonell help bring the humor to the surface while displaying intensity in their roles. Be prepared for a thrilling twist about midway through that turns the story on its head, revealing the characters in a whole new light. This is when things get bloody brutal. With its unexpected twists, sharp dialogue, dark humor, and well-paced action,
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Every summer, shark movies arrive, often bringing disappointment with them. I didn’t have high expectations when I pressed play to watch the latest shark movie, The Last Breath. So, was the movie worth diving into? Let’s talk about it. Warning: Mild Spoilers The movie follows a group of old friends reuniting for a Caribbean vacation. Their idyllic reunion takes a horrifying turn when they explore a sunken World War II battleship. What begins as an adventurous dive quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival when a massive great white stalks them as their air runs out. Early in the movie, we are introduced to the six main characters and one supporting character. Noah (Jack Parr) is a scuba instructor. He’s a nice guy who still harbors feelings towards his ex, Sam (Kim Spearman), who arrives with his friends Brett (Alexander Arnold), Logan (Arlo Carter), and Riley (Erin Mullen), who are desperate to explore the sunken ship. Right off to bat,
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After losing the chief suspect in an extensive drug deal (following an absolutely batshit chase sequence that begins with a footrace and ends with a real bang… but more on that later), hot-headed and hard-assed Police Vice-Commissioner Belli (Franco Nero, 1966’s Django) tries to deduce who the new player in Gangland is… a player that does as they please without honor. Additionally the idea of upstart rivals for his business goes over like a fart in a submarine with old school mob boss Cafiero (Fernando Rey, The French Connection), but it’s only a matter of time before there’s a full on Mafia war going on all over town with gangsters getting offed left and right… in increasingly violent fashion. While the bad guy body-count rises, Belli continues to butt heads with his boss, Chief Commissioner Aldo Scavino (James Whitmore, The Shawshank Redemption) while caring for his young daughter, Anita (Stefania Girolami Goodwin, daughter of the picture’s director Enzo G. Castellari)
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GamingParanormalProductReviews
Two years ago I reviewed White Day: A Labyrinth Named School which I gave a 7/10 as I thought the game was OK. Now PQube is back with White Day 2: The Flower that Tells Lies and Woo Boy, this was a rough one. White Day 2: The Flower that Tells Lies takes place the next day following the events of the first game in an episodic format where three stories intertangle as three high school students and a former Teacher sneak into the school to find answers about the events that occurred on campus and the secrets the school holds. Unfortunately, during my playthrough there was nothing positive I can say about this game. To be blunt, right from the first cinematic, I knew this was an unfinished (potentially asset-flipped) mess, and the more I played, the more that feeling was validated. To start, the cinematics of the game are out of sync, BAD. I attribute that to how
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Learning about other cultures through their ghost stories has always been something I enjoy doing on cold quiet nights, and the experience of these tales through interactive entertainment is always a treat. Cellar Vault Games and Chorus Worldwide have now brought the fusion of the myths and ghost stories of Malaysia with a mix of Chinese culture all in one package with Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open. Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open follows a young girl named Ting, who has an “imaginary” friend named Xiu, well, Ting’s parents think she’s not real but in reality, Xiu is a ghost as Ting has the gift of a third sight. Ting must navigate her daily life at school and around home with this gift as her family is falling apart, and Ting is trying to fit in and make friends while having to deal with spirits either coming to her for help…or to cause trouble. Now, onto the game itself.
Continue reading →
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MEMBERS CLUB Official synopsis: Wet Dreams, a middle-aged male stripper group have hit rock bottom. After a string of disastrous gigs, the gang considers disbanding. Alan (Dean Kilbey), the group’s happy-go-lucky front man, takes over the business and books the boys a lucrative and mysterious gig in rural Essex. But when the group arrive at the desolate club, their night quickly takes a dark turn when they find themselves tangled up in a plot to raise a murderous 16th century witch from the dead. The humor is Rabelasian and the gory dismembering of male genitalia is prominent in writer/director Marc Coleman’s horror comedy Members Club (U.K., 2024). The film is an overall fun romp that makes its well-past-their-prime male strippers a rather likable bunch for whom it is easy to cheer, and to hope for their survival. Members Club boasts additional heart in its family drama between front-man Alan (Dean Kilbey) and his daughter Daisy (Barbara Smith). The practical effects
Continue reading →
Film FestivalsForeignMoviesReviews
AN TAIBHSE (THE GHOST) Writer/director John Farrelly’s excellent Irish chiller An Taibhse (The Ghost; 2024) — the first horror film in the Irish language — has echoes of The Shining and classic haunted house stories in its tale of Éamon Finegan (Tom Kerrisk) and his daughter Máire (Livvy Hill), who have been hired on as maintenance workers for a large mansion in need of repair. The proceedings take place during a great famine in the winter of 1852, and the pair will be the only people there for most of the winter. Máire believes that a ghost haunted her at their previous home, and it seems that it has either followed her or that she has new specters with which to deal. Éamon injures himself and turns to the bottle, becoming increasingly unhinged. Coollattin House, County Wicklow, which has been uninhabited for 25 years, makes for a superbly eerie setting, and cinematographers Farrelly and Ross Power maximize the atmosphere of
Continue reading →
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One of the year’s biggest movies, writer-director Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage, is now on VOD. Here’s your warning: There are some spoilers ahead in this review of Longlegs. The movie centers on Harker (Maika Monroe). She’s a gifted rookie FBI agent pursuing an investigation into a series of terrifying murders where whole families are wiped out. As she delves more deeply, the case takes a shocking turn. A horrifying truth is revealed that connects Harker to the killer in a way she never could have predicted. Maika’s Harker is a strange character; she’s reserved and slightly off. She seems out of place wherever she is. And it is, on some level, a bit psychic. Speaking of characters, Nicolas Cage has had some odd roles, but nothing like in this film. He’s very unsettling but, unfortunately, not quite scary as the villain in the movie. The pacing is pretty slow. Don’t jump into the movie expecting a ton of
Continue reading →
BooksHalloweenProductReviews
When it comes to modern aesthetics in people’s homes, two things are becoming more and more common, books and plants. Not that it’s a bad thing, books are awesome and I wish more and more that I had time to just sit and read, and plants help bring life into a room and give you something to tend to. The folks over at Biblio Bloom decided to combine the two uniquely with their book vases! I want to thank Biblio Bloom for sending over the Dracula Book Vase for me to check out! The vase is made of clear acrylic and is part of the Gothic Fiction section of the store if Romance and Fantasy books are not your style. The clear acrylic makes it unique to show off flowers/pants both real or imitation, allowing unique ways to display this vase, since Halloween stuff is now in stores, I took advantage of this and grabbed some faux flowers and Halloween
Continue reading →
GamingIndieParanormalProductReviews
The viral horror phenomenon that took the internet by storm has now come home to consoles, spreading dreadful fear and morbid curiosity in The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition. The dry spell of horror releases has been broken and after reviewing two horrible games recently, this gem has restored my faith in the genre of horror gaming! The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition puts players in the shoes of Rebecca, who just landed a job at a mortuary that is the center of local urban legends. After being called in late one night, Rebecca quickly learns that the legends are true. Now, onto the game itself! When it comes to the game’s controls, it’s a bit difficult as the game originally was meant for keyboard and mouse, but I found using the D-pad made some of the mechanics work a little easier. Playing with headphones is a must for this game as there are ambient sounds that mess with you as you
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers
Clawfoot is a thrilling new take on the home invasion genre. Director Michael Day’s feature debut is a darkly comedic and suspenseful ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The film follows a seemingly ordinary woman who finds herself trapped in a terrifying ordeal when a contractor hired to renovate her bathroom turns out to be a menacing stalker. Francesca Eastwood delivers a standout performance as the strong-willed protagonist, showcasing her ability to balance vulnerability with fierce determination. Milo Gibson is as compelling as the sinister antagonist, creating a chilling, unhinged villain. Supporting cast members Olivia Culpo, Oliver Cooper, and Nestor Carbonell help bring the humor to the surface while displaying intensity in their roles. Be prepared for a thrilling twist about midway through that turns the story on its head, revealing the characters in a whole new light. This is when things get bloody brutal. With its unexpected twists, sharp dialogue, dark humor, and well-paced action,
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers
Every summer, shark movies arrive, often bringing disappointment with them. I didn’t have high expectations when I pressed play to watch the latest shark movie, The Last Breath. So, was the movie worth diving into? Let’s talk about it. Warning: Mild Spoilers The movie follows a group of old friends reuniting for a Caribbean vacation. Their idyllic reunion takes a horrifying turn when they explore a sunken World War II battleship. What begins as an adventurous dive quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival when a massive great white stalks them as their air runs out. Early in the movie, we are introduced to the six main characters and one supporting character. Noah (Jack Parr) is a scuba instructor. He’s a nice guy who still harbors feelings towards his ex, Sam (Kim Spearman), who arrives with his friends Brett (Alexander Arnold), Logan (Arlo Carter), and Riley (Erin Mullen), who are desperate to explore the sunken ship. Right off to bat,
Continue reading →
ForeignMoviesReviewsThriller
After losing the chief suspect in an extensive drug deal (following an absolutely batshit chase sequence that begins with a footrace and ends with a real bang… but more on that later), hot-headed and hard-assed Police Vice-Commissioner Belli (Franco Nero, 1966’s Django) tries to deduce who the new player in Gangland is… a player that does as they please without honor. Additionally the idea of upstart rivals for his business goes over like a fart in a submarine with old school mob boss Cafiero (Fernando Rey, The French Connection), but it’s only a matter of time before there’s a full on Mafia war going on all over town with gangsters getting offed left and right… in increasingly violent fashion. While the bad guy body-count rises, Belli continues to butt heads with his boss, Chief Commissioner Aldo Scavino (James Whitmore, The Shawshank Redemption) while caring for his young daughter, Anita (Stefania Girolami Goodwin, daughter of the picture’s director Enzo G. Castellari)
Continue reading →
GamingParanormalProductReviews
Two years ago I reviewed White Day: A Labyrinth Named School which I gave a 7/10 as I thought the game was OK. Now PQube is back with White Day 2: The Flower that Tells Lies and Woo Boy, this was a rough one. White Day 2: The Flower that Tells Lies takes place the next day following the events of the first game in an episodic format where three stories intertangle as three high school students and a former Teacher sneak into the school to find answers about the events that occurred on campus and the secrets the school holds. Unfortunately, during my playthrough there was nothing positive I can say about this game. To be blunt, right from the first cinematic, I knew this was an unfinished (potentially asset-flipped) mess, and the more I played, the more that feeling was validated. To start, the cinematics of the game are out of sync, BAD. I attribute that to how
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