Day: October 25, 2023

Lamashtu Revealed: Meet the Demon You Barely Saw in ‘The Exorcist: Believer’

Meagan Navarro Lamashtu, Movies, The Exorcist, The Exorcist: Believer

Despite multiple red herrings, clues, and characters like Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn) blaming Pazuzu for the dual possessions haunting The Exorcist: Believer, the entity responsible is actually a very different demonic figure from Mesopotamian lore: Lamashtu. While the demon can be barely glimpsed in a quick flash on screen, makeup effects co-designers Chris Nelson and Vincent Van Dyke give a […]

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‘Ripout’ Review – A Decent Video Game Elevated by a Really Cool Gimmick

Harrison Abbott 3D Realms, early access, Pet Project Games, PlayStation 5, Reviews, Ripout, steam, Video Games, Xbox Series

There’s no shortage of cooperative, horror-themed shooters on the market today. While there are indeed countless examples out there, a few that immediately spring to mind are Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Back 4 Blood, this year’s Redfall and, of course, the gold standard to which they all aspire: Left 4 Dead. With their latest stab at […]

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Welcome True Crime Podcast ‘Murder in America’ to the Bloody FM Network

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A true crime podcast that takes a state-by-state look at the most infamous homicides across the United States of America, Murder in America has joined the Bloody FM network. Co-hosted by Courtney & Colin Browen (of “The Paranormal Files“), the two delve deep into the darkest tales of murder from each and every state, featuring […]

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“Treehouse of Horror XXXIV” – Image Gallery Previews ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Spoof and More

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“The Simpsons” is getting set to unleash Treehouse of Horror XXXIV, and this year’s annual Halloween special – like many in the past – won’t air until AFTER Halloween. Treehouse of Horror XXXIV premieres on November 5, 2023. While you wait for a trailer, check out the brand new image gallery below! In Treehouse of Horror […]

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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Joins the “Monster High” Collection with Jack and Sally Skullector Dolls

Meagan Navarro Mattel, Monster High, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Toys

Following in the wake of dolls based on The Shining, Stephen King’s IT, Beetlejuice, Gremlins 2, Elvira,  and Annabelle, two more horror icons are joining Mattel’s “Monster High” collection. Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas are getting their own Monster High dolls, and they’re going up for grabs on October 27, 2023. The dolls are part of the […]

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David Fincher Talks ‘World War Z’ Sequel That Never Happened; Compares It to ‘The Last of Us’

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There was a time when David Fincher was attached to direct a sequel to the zombie epic World War Z, you may recall, but we learned back in 2019 that it was no longer happening. So what happened? And what would Fincher’s take on the material have been like? Chatting with GQ UK this week, […]

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Halloween Update Now Available for ‘Amnesia: The Bunker’ [Trailer]

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Frictional Games has unleashed the Halloween update for Amnesia: The Bunker onto PC and consoles today. And as reported, the update brings several new features to Amnesia: The Bunker, “really switching up the gameplay, adding new horrors and heaps of replay value.” First and foremost is the “Shell Shock” difficulty, which functions as a sort […]

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‘Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor’ Review – A Scary Return to Form for the Franchise

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Writer/Director Stephen Cognetti may have finally closed the door on the hellish Abaddon Hotel in the previous installment of the cult horror franchise Hell House LLC, but the saga isn’t over. The fourth entry, Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor, introduces a new setting entirely to set the stage for the next chapter. Cognetti cleverly expands […]

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‘The Life of Chuck’ – Mike Flanagan Announces Incredible Full Cast Including Lillard and Langenkamp

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Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep) is headed back into the world of Stephen King with The Life of Chuck, and Flanagan has announced the full cast today. Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Jacob Tremblay (The Toxic Avenger), Tom Hiddleston (Crimson Peak) and Mark Hamill (Star Wars) had already been announced for the upcoming Stephen King adaptation, and […]

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Demo Available During Steam Scream Fest for Stylized Folk Horror Game ‘One-Eyed Likho’ [Trailer]

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Fans of Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse (and those who enjoyed the Hidden Fields’ Mundaun) will have to check out Morteshka’s One-Eyed Likho. Based on a dark Slavic fairy tale and set in 19th-century Russia, the first-person horror adventure also echoes the stylings of Eggers’ folk horror film. The game is inspired by the eponymous Slavic […]

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‘Lady in White’ – This Halloween Viewing Staple Is a Timeless and Cathartic Ghost Story

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Like so many before and after him, Frank LaLoggia had a hard time when he first started out in the film business. Yet after booking several roles as an actor, the Rochester native seemed to finally catch his big break. He had been given the chance to write and direct a feature film. Unfortunately, LaLoggia’s […]

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It’s Time for Our Annual ‘Trick ‘r Treat 2’ Update; Michael Dougherty Teases a “Really Great Script”

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The legend of Trick ‘r Treat has only grown and grown in the years since its original release in 2007, with Michael Dougherty’s seasonal anthology becoming something of a holiday horror classic. Sam is of course at the center of the property as a true Halloween icon, with various toys, costumes and decorations filling up […]

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‘World Breaker’ – Brad Anderson Directing Sci-fi Movie About Creatures from Another Dimension

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Brad Anderson (Session 9, The Machinist) will unleash monsters from another dimension in the upcoming World Breaker, a project first announced by Deadline this morning. The Exchange is launching international sales rights on the sci-fi action film, and will “introduce the title to international buyers at AFM with the producers retaining domestic rights.” In the upcoming […]

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One Good Scare: A Love Letter to the ‘Halloween’ Franchise for Its 45th Anniversary

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I found my way into the Halloween universe through an old VHS tape collecting dust on my father’s bookcase. He’d recorded Halloween II when it once played on HBO (back when the now-streaming giant was part of basic cable), and the crackle of static was part of its charm. I couldn’t tell you when I […]

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‘Lords of the Fallen’ Hits One Million Sold in a Week Across PC and Consoles

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CI Games and its internal studio HEXWORKS have already reaped the rewards from the launch of Lords of the Fallen. Released last week, the game has already exceeded one million units sold across PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series in just ten days. “Lords of the Fallen is the most important and […]

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