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“Squid Game” Returns to Netflix for Season 2
Are you ready for another round of deadly children’s games? “Squid Game” season 2 is officially coming to Netflix in 2024! The South Korean series took the world by storm in 2021, becoming Netflix’s most-watched series of all time, with over 1.65 billion viewing hours within its first month alone. Its captivating blend of social commentary, heart-wrenching drama, and pulse-pounding action resonated with audiences worldwide, leaving them desperate for more. Season Two: While a second season was confirmed soon after the first season’s explosive success, fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates on its development. Finally, in a letter to shareholders, Netflix has shed some light on the upcoming season, announcing its inclusion in their “big, bold slate” for 2024. “Looking ahead, despite last year’s strikes pushing back the launch of some titles, we have a big, bold slate for 2024. Audiences will be able to choose from hit returning dramas like “The Diplomat” S2, “Bridgerton” S3, “Squid Game” S2
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Spoiler-Free Film Review: “The Complex Forms” (Slamdance Film Festival)
It is January 22, 2024 as I write this review, and I have my first strong candidate for my list of best films of 2024: writer/director Fabio D’Orta’s genre-blending Italian chiller The Complex Forms. With his film, which he himself lensed in luscious black-and-white, D’Orta uses for inspiration classic cinema both Italian and international, investing these inspirations with a modern sensibility and a maverick vision. The budget may have been low, but the look of the film — including fantastical, beautifully rendered creature design — belies that fact. Christian Del Ben (David White) is down on his luck to the point that he has agreed to sell the use of his body to a mysterious entity for a sum of money that will help him get back on his feet. This takes place in a mysterious villa, the location of which none of the men who have made the pact know about. Del Ben is roommates with the affable Luh
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Two Horror Movies Inspired by Pinocchio Are Headed Your Way
One Disney property is very popular in the world of horror this year, with Pinnochio getting not one but two horror movie adaptations. We reported earlier this week that Pinocchio: Unstrung is headed your way from the demented team that ruined your childhood with Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. Now, news has come that a movie titled Pinnochio: Strings of Death is also set to premiere this year from writer-director Michael Moutsatsos, known for his films Ravage, Ravage Nation, and The Butcher. Strings of Death takes us back to 1448, when Count Maurice, the “Impaler of Tuscany,” was finally killed, ending his horrific and brutal reign. The stake used to kill him was infused with his blood. Centuries later, Gepetto finds the hidden stake in The “Cursed Woods.” Unaware of its curse, Gepetto uses the wood to carve Pinocchio, unleashing an evil force. The first poster for the indie film has been unleashed, and it’s creepy as hell, revealing
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Dive Into the Horrors Below With ‘Gods of the Deep’
Prepare to descend into the depths of madness with Gods of the Deep, a sci-fi horror film written and directed by Charlie Steeds. This 97-minute thrill ride promises to terrify audiences with its chilling Lovecraftian themes and claustrophobic exploration of the ocean’s deepest secrets this February. Daring Depths, Unforeseen Horrors The film follows a team of brave deep-sea submarine crewmembers embarked on a seemingly routine mission. However, their world turns upside down when they discover a mysterious opening on the ocean floor. Driven by insatiable curiosity and scientific ambition, they venture into the unexplored territory, unknowingly awakening an ancient evil slumbering beneath the waves. Beyond the Veil: A World of Unspeakable Dread As the submarine plunges deeper into the abyss, the crew finds themselves trapped in a lost underwater world, a realm steeped in darkness and populated by horrifying entities beyond human comprehension. The once-enthralling environment quickly twists into a nightmare, revealing the wrath of the awakened beings. Confined within
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“Life Finds a Way”: ‘Jurassic Park’ Writer Returns for Upcoming Sequel!
“Life finds a way.” That’s been the motto of the Jurassic Universe since Jeff Goldblum said it in Jurassic Park. The franchise has thrilled fans for over three decades now. Fans were left wondering what would come next with the end of Jurassic World: Dominion, the trilogy’s final film’s final film. We can answer that. A new movie is heading your way! According to THR, fans will be happy to learn that David Koepp, behind the iconic first installment Jurassic Park and its sequel, is returning. While details are still shrouded in mystery, Koepp has teased that the dinosaurs will return to the big screen in 2025, two years after Dominion debuted. What is it about? We don’t yet, . The story could go in several directions: a sequel to Jurassic Park, a sequel to Jurassic World, or a new story with new characters set in a new world where dinosaurs and men live side by side. If Koepp goes
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Game Review: ‘Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil’
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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Spoiler-Free Short-Film Reviews: “The Looming” and “Dream Creep” (Sundance Film Festival)
THE LOOMING So often in horror films the elderly are portrayed as scary or creepy subjects, something to fear, run from, or even kill. Occasionally, they are treated with more reverence and respect than usual in fright-fare cinema, such as in director Natalie Erika James’s Relic (2020). Writer/director Masha Ko’s new short The Looming is another such film that examines the plight of the aged and lonely, delivering heartbreak along with horror. Seventy-year-old Chester (Joseph Lopez in an absolutely amazing performance) begins to hear terrifying noises in his home, where he lives alone, and his fears are dismissed both at his job and by his adult daughter, who refuses to come to his home to discuss the matter. Something is indeed, as the title says, looming around Chester, though. Ko has crafted a superb-looking, emotionally charged work that draws attention to the importance of the fears of the elderly, and to how they deserve our attention. I give The Looming
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Spoiler-Free Short-Film Reviews: “Legend of El Cucuy,” “PU EKAW TNOD,” “Blockbuster,” and “Welcome to the Enclave” (Slamdance Film Festival)
Legend of El Cucuy Folklore horror meets problems of modern parenting in writer/director Cynthia Garcia Williams’ short film Legend of El Cucuy. Laura (Diana Sanchez) and Carlos (Effie Cacarnakis) are attempting to raise their young daughter Isabel (Obriella Genesis Witron) with as much freedom from rules at home and school as possible, but when the girl starts really acting up, Carlos attempts to straighten her out some by telling her the tale of El Cucuy, a ghostlike monster that kidnaps disobedient children, with origins in folk tales from Spain and Portugal. The short boasts great cinematography and a fine score, impressive performances, engaging direction, and impressive CGI and practical effects makeup work. It is certainly worthy of being expanded into a feature-length film. PU EKAW TNOD In writer/director Rebecca Culverhouse’s U.K. horror short PU EKAW TNOD, a young couple (Dorothea Jones and Harold Addo) watch a horror film together when they discover that they are suddenly in a dreamworld —
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‘Trunk’ Gears Up to Unleash Thrills and Chills on Prime
Hold your breath and buckle up, genre fans! Prime Video is kicking it into high gear this month with the global release of the movie Trunk, a heart-pounding, single-location thrill ride filled with terror from German filmmaker Marc Schießer. Schießer, making his feature directorial debut, plunges us into the terrifying reality of Malina, a young medical student who awakens to find herself inexplicably trapped in a locked car trunk. Disoriented and missing more than just memories, she finds herself in a desperate fight for survival as the vehicle is driven by a mysterious driver on the path to an unknown and sinister destination. Award-winning German actress Sina Martens (The Perfumier, Tatort) delivers a gripping performance as Malina, who faces claustrophobia, fear, and a race against time. She uncovers unsettling clues with each mile, piecing together a puzzle of how she ended up in her metal prison, leading to a horrifying truth. Schießer’s skillful direction utilizes the confined space of the
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Horror And Disney Style Animation Meet in the Game ‘Bye Sweet Carole’
Don’t let it’s pastel hues and whimsical animation fool you: Bye Sweet Carole is no child’s fairytale. Beneath a Disney-esque veneer lies a dark fantasy horror game. Inspired by classic animation giants, this upcoming indie title is from developer Chris Darril (Remothered). It promises a chilling journey into a world where childhood wonder collides with nightmares. As Lana Benton, a newcomer to the eerie Bunny Hall orphanage, players enter a captivating tale of insidious shadows that lurk beneath seemingly idyllic facades. Whispers of her best friend Carole’s sudden disappearance ignite a spark of suspicion within Lana. And leads her down a rabbit hole of surreal mysteries. Her quest unfolds across two meticulously crafted landscapes: the familiar, gritty reality of the orphanage and the fantastical Kingdom of Corolla, where enchanting beauty masks a creeping darkness. Bye Sweet Carole is not just a visual feast. Its 2D world pulsates with tension, demanding both exploration and stealth as Lana navigates treacherous landscapes and
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“Squid Game” Returns to Netflix for Season 2
Are you ready for another round of deadly children’s games? “Squid Game” season 2 is officially coming to Netflix in 2024! The South Korean series took the world by storm in 2021, becoming Netflix’s most-watched series of all time, with over 1.65 billion viewing hours within its first month alone. Its captivating blend of social commentary, heart-wrenching drama, and pulse-pounding action resonated with audiences worldwide, leaving them desperate for more. Season Two: While a second season was confirmed soon after the first season’s explosive success, fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates on its development. Finally, in a letter to shareholders, Netflix has shed some light on the upcoming season, announcing its inclusion in their “big, bold slate” for 2024. “Looking ahead, despite last year’s strikes pushing back the launch of some titles, we have a big, bold slate for 2024. Audiences will be able to choose from hit returning dramas like “The Diplomat” S2, “Bridgerton” S3, “Squid Game” S2
Continue reading →
Spoiler-Free Film Review: “The Complex Forms” (Slamdance Film Festival)
It is January 22, 2024 as I write this review, and I have my first strong candidate for my list of best films of 2024: writer/director Fabio D’Orta’s genre-blending Italian chiller The Complex Forms. With his film, which he himself lensed in luscious black-and-white, D’Orta uses for inspiration classic cinema both Italian and international, investing these inspirations with a modern sensibility and a maverick vision. The budget may have been low, but the look of the film — including fantastical, beautifully rendered creature design — belies that fact. Christian Del Ben (David White) is down on his luck to the point that he has agreed to sell the use of his body to a mysterious entity for a sum of money that will help him get back on his feet. This takes place in a mysterious villa, the location of which none of the men who have made the pact know about. Del Ben is roommates with the affable Luh
Continue reading →
Two Horror Movies Inspired by Pinocchio Are Headed Your Way
One Disney property is very popular in the world of horror this year, with Pinnochio getting not one but two horror movie adaptations. We reported earlier this week that Pinocchio: Unstrung is headed your way from the demented team that ruined your childhood with Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. Now, news has come that a movie titled Pinnochio: Strings of Death is also set to premiere this year from writer-director Michael Moutsatsos, known for his films Ravage, Ravage Nation, and The Butcher. Strings of Death takes us back to 1448, when Count Maurice, the “Impaler of Tuscany,” was finally killed, ending his horrific and brutal reign. The stake used to kill him was infused with his blood. Centuries later, Gepetto finds the hidden stake in The “Cursed Woods.” Unaware of its curse, Gepetto uses the wood to carve Pinocchio, unleashing an evil force. The first poster for the indie film has been unleashed, and it’s creepy as hell, revealing
Continue reading →
Dive Into the Horrors Below With ‘Gods of the Deep’
Prepare to descend into the depths of madness with Gods of the Deep, a sci-fi horror film written and directed by Charlie Steeds. This 97-minute thrill ride promises to terrify audiences with its chilling Lovecraftian themes and claustrophobic exploration of the ocean’s deepest secrets this February. Daring Depths, Unforeseen Horrors The film follows a team of brave deep-sea submarine crewmembers embarked on a seemingly routine mission. However, their world turns upside down when they discover a mysterious opening on the ocean floor. Driven by insatiable curiosity and scientific ambition, they venture into the unexplored territory, unknowingly awakening an ancient evil slumbering beneath the waves. Beyond the Veil: A World of Unspeakable Dread As the submarine plunges deeper into the abyss, the crew finds themselves trapped in a lost underwater world, a realm steeped in darkness and populated by horrifying entities beyond human comprehension. The once-enthralling environment quickly twists into a nightmare, revealing the wrath of the awakened beings. Confined within
Continue reading →
“Life Finds a Way”: ‘Jurassic Park’ Writer Returns for Upcoming Sequel!
“Life finds a way.” That’s been the motto of the Jurassic Universe since Jeff Goldblum said it in Jurassic Park. The franchise has thrilled fans for over three decades now. Fans were left wondering what would come next with the end of Jurassic World: Dominion, the trilogy’s final film’s final film. We can answer that. A new movie is heading your way! According to THR, fans will be happy to learn that David Koepp, behind the iconic first installment Jurassic Park and its sequel, is returning. While details are still shrouded in mystery, Koepp has teased that the dinosaurs will return to the big screen in 2025, two years after Dominion debuted. What is it about? We don’t yet, . The story could go in several directions: a sequel to Jurassic Park, a sequel to Jurassic World, or a new story with new characters set in a new world where dinosaurs and men live side by side. If Koepp goes
Continue reading →
Game Review: ‘Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil’
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
Continue reading →
Spoiler-Free Short-Film Reviews: “The Looming” and “Dream Creep” (Sundance Film Festival)
THE LOOMING So often in horror films the elderly are portrayed as scary or creepy subjects, something to fear, run from, or even kill. Occasionally, they are treated with more reverence and respect than usual in fright-fare cinema, such as in director Natalie Erika James’s Relic (2020). Writer/director Masha Ko’s new short The Looming is another such film that examines the plight of the aged and lonely, delivering heartbreak along with horror. Seventy-year-old Chester (Joseph Lopez in an absolutely amazing performance) begins to hear terrifying noises in his home, where he lives alone, and his fears are dismissed both at his job and by his adult daughter, who refuses to come to his home to discuss the matter. Something is indeed, as the title says, looming around Chester, though. Ko has crafted a superb-looking, emotionally charged work that draws attention to the importance of the fears of the elderly, and to how they deserve our attention. I give The Looming
Continue reading →
Spoiler-Free Short-Film Reviews: “Legend of El Cucuy,” “PU EKAW TNOD,” “Blockbuster,” and “Welcome to the Enclave” (Slamdance Film Festival)
Legend of El Cucuy Folklore horror meets problems of modern parenting in writer/director Cynthia Garcia Williams’ short film Legend of El Cucuy. Laura (Diana Sanchez) and Carlos (Effie Cacarnakis) are attempting to raise their young daughter Isabel (Obriella Genesis Witron) with as much freedom from rules at home and school as possible, but when the girl starts really acting up, Carlos attempts to straighten her out some by telling her the tale of El Cucuy, a ghostlike monster that kidnaps disobedient children, with origins in folk tales from Spain and Portugal. The short boasts great cinematography and a fine score, impressive performances, engaging direction, and impressive CGI and practical effects makeup work. It is certainly worthy of being expanded into a feature-length film. PU EKAW TNOD In writer/director Rebecca Culverhouse’s U.K. horror short PU EKAW TNOD, a young couple (Dorothea Jones and Harold Addo) watch a horror film together when they discover that they are suddenly in a dreamworld —
Continue reading →
‘Trunk’ Gears Up to Unleash Thrills and Chills on Prime
Hold your breath and buckle up, genre fans! Prime Video is kicking it into high gear this month with the global release of the movie Trunk, a heart-pounding, single-location thrill ride filled with terror from German filmmaker Marc Schießer. Schießer, making his feature directorial debut, plunges us into the terrifying reality of Malina, a young medical student who awakens to find herself inexplicably trapped in a locked car trunk. Disoriented and missing more than just memories, she finds herself in a desperate fight for survival as the vehicle is driven by a mysterious driver on the path to an unknown and sinister destination. Award-winning German actress Sina Martens (The Perfumier, Tatort) delivers a gripping performance as Malina, who faces claustrophobia, fear, and a race against time. She uncovers unsettling clues with each mile, piecing together a puzzle of how she ended up in her metal prison, leading to a horrifying truth. Schießer’s skillful direction utilizes the confined space of the
Continue reading →
Horror And Disney Style Animation Meet in the Game ‘Bye Sweet Carole’
Don’t let it’s pastel hues and whimsical animation fool you: Bye Sweet Carole is no child’s fairytale. Beneath a Disney-esque veneer lies a dark fantasy horror game. Inspired by classic animation giants, this upcoming indie title is from developer Chris Darril (Remothered). It promises a chilling journey into a world where childhood wonder collides with nightmares. As Lana Benton, a newcomer to the eerie Bunny Hall orphanage, players enter a captivating tale of insidious shadows that lurk beneath seemingly idyllic facades. Whispers of her best friend Carole’s sudden disappearance ignite a spark of suspicion within Lana. And leads her down a rabbit hole of surreal mysteries. Her quest unfolds across two meticulously crafted landscapes: the familiar, gritty reality of the orphanage and the fantastical Kingdom of Corolla, where enchanting beauty masks a creeping darkness. Bye Sweet Carole is not just a visual feast. Its 2D world pulsates with tension, demanding both exploration and stealth as Lana navigates treacherous landscapes and
Continue reading →