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The Impact of the Horror Genre on Gaming
The movie horror genre has had a huge impact on gaming, especially when looking at its popularity and influence on the wider entertainment industry. Horror games are among the most popular in the world, with millions of players buying games such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Five Nights at Freddy’s. This popularity has generated millions for developers, as well as having a much wider impact, incorporating many of the fundamental aspects into other genres, such as jump scares and suspenseful music. Why Horror Games Are So Popular There are numerous reasons as to why horror games are so popular. They are able to connect with our innate fear of the unknown and put the player into a position of helplessness, facing off against seemingly endless enemies or unknown forces. This results in a highly exciting experience, and even if we feel too terrified to continue playing, we always end up carrying on because we want to be able to
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Sci-Fi London Film Festival Announces Its Mind-Boggling 2023 Lineup
Sci-Fi London Film Festival, which opens May 31st, serves up speculative cinema and chilling fare galore, from the horror of The Elderly to the mystery of UFO Sweden. Following is the official press announcement. Today the SCI-FI-LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2023 launches its cosmic 23rd annual programme, which will run from Wednesday 31st May until Tuesday 6th June with seven days of fantastic film. It will showcase a fabulous line-up with 2 World Premieres, 10 UK Premieres, 6 World Short Premieres and 13 UK Short Premieres. Alongside the festival is also doing a classic screening of Peter Watkins’ THE WAR GAME with a live score! Opening this year’s festival on 31 May is the UK premiere of the exciting Swedish blockbuster, UFO SWEDEN by Victor Danell. It’s 1996, and a group of misfits in Norrköping spend their time investigating UFO sightings in Sweden. They debunk 99 per cent of the claims, but the remaining one per cent fuels their passion. Denise,
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Watch The Short Horror Film ‘The Whisper In The Woods’ Here!
Jeff Payne‘s new short horror film The Whisper in the Woods is out now, and you can watch it here for free. “Following the death of a loved one, two backpackers journey into the mountains to help with an emotional release. They stumble upon horrors beyond their wildest imagination. This is a horror tale about regret.” “Two years in the making. I have no words. To the cast, crew, family, friends, and everyone in between, thank you for making this little movie a dream come true. I hope to deliver some shocks and scares, but underneath is a message. A message to hold on to your loved ones and never take anything for granted. The regret is real. Take time for your family. Take time for your friends. Savor the moments with the people around you. Nothing lasts forever. I present to you “The Whisper In The Woods” – Jeff Payne. Watch the entire 29-minute-long black-and-white film, The Whisper in
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Jena Malone And Christopher Lloyd Starring In Upcoming Supernatural Horror ‘The Movers’
Production began on Double 3 Media’s supernatural horror The Movers, starring Jena Malone (pictured), who recently starred in the horror film Consecration, Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Terence Howard (Iron Man). Giorgio Serafini is writing and directing the film, according to Deadline. Grant Feely (Obi-Wan), Kellan Rhude (“Dexter: New Blood”), and Natalie Burn (Black Adam) will also star in the film, which is being described as a “paranoid supernatural thriller.” “The Movers centers around a close-knit family who moves into a seemingly charming neighborhood, only to discover that all is not what it appears. As they face persistent threats, the family begins questioning their reality and the world around them. It’s a nightmarish universe of deceiving angels and compassionate demons, lost souls desperately seeking a way out.” We’ll keep you posted.
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Social Media Horror ‘Influencer’ Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)
Shudder‘s new social media horror-thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94), premieres this week on the streaming service for horror and thrillers. In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”) is a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, “See”), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location – a deserted island completely off the grid.” Influencer was produced by Tesh Guttikond, who co-wrote the script, Kurtis David Harder, Brandon Christensen, Jack Campbell, and Micah Henry. The film
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FOR THE IMPERIUM! Game Review: ‘Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun’
Warhammer has been around for a while now as a tabletop wargame that has an expansive universe with different themes, the most popular being Warhammer 40K which takes epic fantasy to space. The series recently is garnering a lot of attention as talks of bringing the popular installment of the tabletop wargame to screen through Amazon Studios with the help of Warhammer fanboy, Henry Cavill. With that, the series is beginning to see new installments through video games expanding on the world of the beloved Space Marines. Focus Entertainment and Auroch Digital are allowing players to fill the large boots of a Space Marine in the retro fps, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. Warhammer 40,000:Boltgun is set after the events of Space Marine where the Inquisition has sent a group of Ultramarines to the planet Graia after a warp rift was opened and allowed Chaos forces to return. Players take on the role of Malum Caedo, the lone survivor of his group
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LEGEND reveals slate of horror and thriller premieres for June 2023
UK readers, LEGEND has another amazing month of classic and recent horror and thriller fare in store for you in June! Following is the official press announcement. Female avengers, waring brothers and a coffin-bound Ryan Reynolds spearheads a dangerously heart-racing May line-up on LEGEND, highlighted by the UK TV premieres of Howard J. Ford’s award-winning child-abduction horror drama NEVER LET GO, revenge Western ANY BULLET WILL DO, action thriller ACTS OF VENGEANCE, starring Antonio Banderas and British action-adventure war film MERCENARIES, Plus, there are Channel premieres for English-language Spanish survival thriller BURIED, starring Ryan Reynolds, and INTERVIEW WITH A HIT MAN, starring Luke Goss as a deadly hitman with a secret past. THE VINTAGE VAULT continues to chill Sunday nights with its popular classic genre double-bills, which, this month, include the channel premieres of Robert Young’s erotic masterpiece VAMPIRE CIRCUS and THE UNCANNY, a gruesome, blood-curdling collection of horror short stories, starring Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Joan Greenwood, Susan Penhaligon
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‘Cocaine Shark’ Is Swimming Its Way Onto DVD (Trailer)
Let’s face it; you would think there is nothing more majestic or terrifying than a giant shark lurking just below the surface, hungry and ready to tear its next meal apart. But what about a giant shark fueled by cocaine? That’s right; Cocaine Shark is swimming your way! In Cocaine Shark, “A mafia drug lord has unleashed a new, highly addictive stimulant on the streets called HT25, derived from sharks held captive in a secret lab, and which causes monstrous side effects.” reads the film’s synopsis. “After an explosion and leak at the lab, an army of mutated, bloodthirsty sharks and other creatures are set loose on the world as a small band of people try to stop the carnage.” Cocaine Shark is directed by Mark Polonia and written by Bando Glutz. It stars Samantha Coolidge, Ryan Dalton, Natalie Himmelberger, and Titus Himmelberger. Watch Cocaine Shark now on VOD and get your copy on DVD on July 11, 2023, from
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A Painting Hides A Terrifying Secret In The Thai Horror ‘Cracked’ (Trailer)
A horrifying truth lays beneath the veneer of a painting in the bone-chilling Thai horror film Cracked. In the film, “Ruja (actress/model Chayanit Chansangavej) returns to Thailand from New York with her young daughter Rachel to settle her late father’s estate. Included in her inheritance are two mysterious portraits of a bewitching woman that she is told are worth a fortune if only they weren’t damaged. Desperate to sell the paintings, Ruja hires Tim (K-pop star Nichkhun), an art restorer, to prepare the canvases for sale. But the cracks in the paint have begun to reveal long-hidden secrets, and as strange phenomena begin to emerge around them, Ruja and Rachel quickly realize their lives are in grave danger.” Directed by Surapong Ploensang, Cracked was written by Eakasit Thairaat, Onusa Donsawai, Pun Homchuen, and Surapong Ploensang. It stars Chayanit Chansangavej, Byron Bishop, Nichkhun, and Nutthatcha Padovan. Featuring English subtitles, Cracked premieres on VOD and DVD on May 26, 2023.
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A Band Unleashes A Curse In The Hard Rocking Horror ‘Death Metal’ – Coming To Blu-Ray
Looking for a horror film that rocks? Then you must watch Death Metal, the new horror film by director Michael Kuciak. In the film, “A death metal band, is on its last legs after a disastrous European tour and is about to be dropped by its label. Hiring a legendary producer from the Norwegian black metal scene, the band sets out to record their latest album in a remote farmhouse outfitted with top-of-the-line gear. Ivan, the lead guitarist, plans to record The Devil’s Concerto, a piece of music he brought back from Europe that – according to myth – drives audiences mad. The band didn’t expect the myth to be true, and they must now survive the curse that’s been unleashed.” Death Metal has a killer soundtrack that includes bands such as Incantation, Cannibal Corpse, Shed the Skin, FaithXtractor, Embalmer, Nunslaughter, Blackfinger, The Convalescence, Prophecy of Azrael, and Adam Bratcher’s band Casket Sacrifice. The cast includes KateLynn E. Newberry, Chris
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The Impact of the Horror Genre on Gaming
The movie horror genre has had a huge impact on gaming, especially when looking at its popularity and influence on the wider entertainment industry. Horror games are among the most popular in the world, with millions of players buying games such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Five Nights at Freddy’s. This popularity has generated millions for developers, as well as having a much wider impact, incorporating many of the fundamental aspects into other genres, such as jump scares and suspenseful music. Why Horror Games Are So Popular There are numerous reasons as to why horror games are so popular. They are able to connect with our innate fear of the unknown and put the player into a position of helplessness, facing off against seemingly endless enemies or unknown forces. This results in a highly exciting experience, and even if we feel too terrified to continue playing, we always end up carrying on because we want to be able to
Continue reading →
Sci-Fi London Film Festival Announces Its Mind-Boggling 2023 Lineup
Sci-Fi London Film Festival, which opens May 31st, serves up speculative cinema and chilling fare galore, from the horror of The Elderly to the mystery of UFO Sweden. Following is the official press announcement. Today the SCI-FI-LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2023 launches its cosmic 23rd annual programme, which will run from Wednesday 31st May until Tuesday 6th June with seven days of fantastic film. It will showcase a fabulous line-up with 2 World Premieres, 10 UK Premieres, 6 World Short Premieres and 13 UK Short Premieres. Alongside the festival is also doing a classic screening of Peter Watkins’ THE WAR GAME with a live score! Opening this year’s festival on 31 May is the UK premiere of the exciting Swedish blockbuster, UFO SWEDEN by Victor Danell. It’s 1996, and a group of misfits in Norrköping spend their time investigating UFO sightings in Sweden. They debunk 99 per cent of the claims, but the remaining one per cent fuels their passion. Denise,
Continue reading →
Watch The Short Horror Film ‘The Whisper In The Woods’ Here!
Jeff Payne‘s new short horror film The Whisper in the Woods is out now, and you can watch it here for free. “Following the death of a loved one, two backpackers journey into the mountains to help with an emotional release. They stumble upon horrors beyond their wildest imagination. This is a horror tale about regret.” “Two years in the making. I have no words. To the cast, crew, family, friends, and everyone in between, thank you for making this little movie a dream come true. I hope to deliver some shocks and scares, but underneath is a message. A message to hold on to your loved ones and never take anything for granted. The regret is real. Take time for your family. Take time for your friends. Savor the moments with the people around you. Nothing lasts forever. I present to you “The Whisper In The Woods” – Jeff Payne. Watch the entire 29-minute-long black-and-white film, The Whisper in
Continue reading →
Jena Malone And Christopher Lloyd Starring In Upcoming Supernatural Horror ‘The Movers’
Production began on Double 3 Media’s supernatural horror The Movers, starring Jena Malone (pictured), who recently starred in the horror film Consecration, Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Terence Howard (Iron Man). Giorgio Serafini is writing and directing the film, according to Deadline. Grant Feely (Obi-Wan), Kellan Rhude (“Dexter: New Blood”), and Natalie Burn (Black Adam) will also star in the film, which is being described as a “paranoid supernatural thriller.” “The Movers centers around a close-knit family who moves into a seemingly charming neighborhood, only to discover that all is not what it appears. As they face persistent threats, the family begins questioning their reality and the world around them. It’s a nightmarish universe of deceiving angels and compassionate demons, lost souls desperately seeking a way out.” We’ll keep you posted.
Continue reading →
Social Media Horror ‘Influencer’ Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)
Shudder‘s new social media horror-thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94), premieres this week on the streaming service for horror and thrillers. In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”) is a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, “See”), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location – a deserted island completely off the grid.” Influencer was produced by Tesh Guttikond, who co-wrote the script, Kurtis David Harder, Brandon Christensen, Jack Campbell, and Micah Henry. The film
Continue reading →
FOR THE IMPERIUM! Game Review: ‘Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun’
Warhammer has been around for a while now as a tabletop wargame that has an expansive universe with different themes, the most popular being Warhammer 40K which takes epic fantasy to space. The series recently is garnering a lot of attention as talks of bringing the popular installment of the tabletop wargame to screen through Amazon Studios with the help of Warhammer fanboy, Henry Cavill. With that, the series is beginning to see new installments through video games expanding on the world of the beloved Space Marines. Focus Entertainment and Auroch Digital are allowing players to fill the large boots of a Space Marine in the retro fps, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. Warhammer 40,000:Boltgun is set after the events of Space Marine where the Inquisition has sent a group of Ultramarines to the planet Graia after a warp rift was opened and allowed Chaos forces to return. Players take on the role of Malum Caedo, the lone survivor of his group
Continue reading →
LEGEND reveals slate of horror and thriller premieres for June 2023
UK readers, LEGEND has another amazing month of classic and recent horror and thriller fare in store for you in June! Following is the official press announcement. Female avengers, waring brothers and a coffin-bound Ryan Reynolds spearheads a dangerously heart-racing May line-up on LEGEND, highlighted by the UK TV premieres of Howard J. Ford’s award-winning child-abduction horror drama NEVER LET GO, revenge Western ANY BULLET WILL DO, action thriller ACTS OF VENGEANCE, starring Antonio Banderas and British action-adventure war film MERCENARIES, Plus, there are Channel premieres for English-language Spanish survival thriller BURIED, starring Ryan Reynolds, and INTERVIEW WITH A HIT MAN, starring Luke Goss as a deadly hitman with a secret past. THE VINTAGE VAULT continues to chill Sunday nights with its popular classic genre double-bills, which, this month, include the channel premieres of Robert Young’s erotic masterpiece VAMPIRE CIRCUS and THE UNCANNY, a gruesome, blood-curdling collection of horror short stories, starring Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Joan Greenwood, Susan Penhaligon
Continue reading →
‘Cocaine Shark’ Is Swimming Its Way Onto DVD (Trailer)
Let’s face it; you would think there is nothing more majestic or terrifying than a giant shark lurking just below the surface, hungry and ready to tear its next meal apart. But what about a giant shark fueled by cocaine? That’s right; Cocaine Shark is swimming your way! In Cocaine Shark, “A mafia drug lord has unleashed a new, highly addictive stimulant on the streets called HT25, derived from sharks held captive in a secret lab, and which causes monstrous side effects.” reads the film’s synopsis. “After an explosion and leak at the lab, an army of mutated, bloodthirsty sharks and other creatures are set loose on the world as a small band of people try to stop the carnage.” Cocaine Shark is directed by Mark Polonia and written by Bando Glutz. It stars Samantha Coolidge, Ryan Dalton, Natalie Himmelberger, and Titus Himmelberger. Watch Cocaine Shark now on VOD and get your copy on DVD on July 11, 2023, from
Continue reading →
A Painting Hides A Terrifying Secret In The Thai Horror ‘Cracked’ (Trailer)
A horrifying truth lays beneath the veneer of a painting in the bone-chilling Thai horror film Cracked. In the film, “Ruja (actress/model Chayanit Chansangavej) returns to Thailand from New York with her young daughter Rachel to settle her late father’s estate. Included in her inheritance are two mysterious portraits of a bewitching woman that she is told are worth a fortune if only they weren’t damaged. Desperate to sell the paintings, Ruja hires Tim (K-pop star Nichkhun), an art restorer, to prepare the canvases for sale. But the cracks in the paint have begun to reveal long-hidden secrets, and as strange phenomena begin to emerge around them, Ruja and Rachel quickly realize their lives are in grave danger.” Directed by Surapong Ploensang, Cracked was written by Eakasit Thairaat, Onusa Donsawai, Pun Homchuen, and Surapong Ploensang. It stars Chayanit Chansangavej, Byron Bishop, Nichkhun, and Nutthatcha Padovan. Featuring English subtitles, Cracked premieres on VOD and DVD on May 26, 2023.
Continue reading →
A Band Unleashes A Curse In The Hard Rocking Horror ‘Death Metal’ – Coming To Blu-Ray
Looking for a horror film that rocks? Then you must watch Death Metal, the new horror film by director Michael Kuciak. In the film, “A death metal band, is on its last legs after a disastrous European tour and is about to be dropped by its label. Hiring a legendary producer from the Norwegian black metal scene, the band sets out to record their latest album in a remote farmhouse outfitted with top-of-the-line gear. Ivan, the lead guitarist, plans to record The Devil’s Concerto, a piece of music he brought back from Europe that – according to myth – drives audiences mad. The band didn’t expect the myth to be true, and they must now survive the curse that’s been unleashed.” Death Metal has a killer soundtrack that includes bands such as Incantation, Cannibal Corpse, Shed the Skin, FaithXtractor, Embalmer, Nunslaughter, Blackfinger, The Convalescence, Prophecy of Azrael, and Adam Bratcher’s band Casket Sacrifice. The cast includes KateLynn E. Newberry, Chris
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