[Retrospective] Flawless Victory: ‘Mortal Kombat’ Still Hitting Fatalities 30 Years Later

Before Mortal Kombat hit arcades 30 years ago, the arcade was dominated by Street Fighter II, and rightfully so. Capcom’s fighter had rejuvenated the arcade scene, and multiple developers were looking to cash in with their own creations, no matter how much they ripped off Street Fighter II‘s concept. Midway was one company, which had […]

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‘Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind’ Trailer – Kenshi Takes Center Stage in Latest Animated Movie

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is getting set to unleash their new animated Mortal Kombat movie, this one titled Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind and releasing this year. Rick Morales directed Snow Blind, written by Jeremy Adams. In Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind, “Kano is hellbent on taking over Earthrealm, viciously attacking town after town with […]

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Simon McQuoid Returns to Direct ‘Mortal Kombal’ Sequel

After last year’s stellar debut with Mortal Kombat, New Line aims to test its might with a follow-up. While it’d been previously announced that Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist,” “Moon Knight”) was tapped to pen the sequel, Deadline reports that Simon McQuoid is returning to the director’s seat. Plot details remain scarce, but it feels safe to predict that we’ll see Johnny Cage appear in […]

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Johnny Cage Voice Actor Alludes to New ‘Mortal Kombat’ Game in Development

With this October marking the 30th anniversary of Mortal Kombat, you have to wonder if series developer NetherRealm is marking the occasion with something big. That “something big” might in fact be a new entry in the series, if actor Andrew Bowen (who played Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11) is […]

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‘Mortal Kombat’ 1995: The PG-13 Brutality and Nostalgic Charm of the Original Movie

Mortal Kombat holds a very special place in my heart. The original game in the franchise was one of the first video games I ever played. Like many kids being introduced to Mortal Kombat, I fell in love with its action and violence. I was immediately drawn to Sub-Zero and Scorpion; their visual presentation caught […]

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Sequel in the Works With “The Exorcist” Series Creator Jeremy Slater Writing

Mortal Kombat sequel, you ask? Well it’s definitely and officially happening, with Deadline reporting today that Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist”, “Moon Knight”) is writing the sequel! Last year’s movie, released in theaters and on HBO Max in April 2021, was directed by Simon McQuoid. All we know about Mortal Kombat 2 so far is that […]

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[Watch] Go Behind the Making of ‘Mortal Kombat’ With the Latest Splash Wave Documentary

With the original Mortal Kombat arcade game turning the big 3-0 later this year, what better way to celebrate than an in-depth look at the origins and making of the game? YouTube channel Splash Wave is here to answer that with a new entry in their series of documentaries. The documentary covers the very beginnings […]

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Had Best Debut Weekend of All the Warner Bros. Movies That Went Straight to HBO Max Last Year

We’ve been spending the past couple weeks, as most have around the internet, looking back at the year that was 2021, as always with a particular focus on the Best of 2021. It was a year where hybrid release models dominated the movie landscape, with Warner Bros. in particular using the HBO Max streaming service […]

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[Black Friday] Target Will Have a “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” Deal on Blu-rays Including ‘A Quiet Place 2’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’

As always, we’re keeping our eyes peeled for the best Black Friday deals on horror movies and beyond these next two weeks, with several stores already beginning their annual deals. Target is one of the stores we’re always keeping an eye on for Black Friday, and this year’s ad teases a massive “Buy 2, Get […]

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Microsoft Celebrates 20 Years of Xbox With New Backwards Compatible Titles Including ‘F.E.A.R.’ Series, ‘Manhunt’ And More

With the original Xbox hitting the big 2-0, Microsoft has dug deep for a celebration and announced that a new crop of titles will be available via backwards compatibility. Included in the 76 announced titles are several horror gems that will no doubt hit the nostalgia factor for many. In addition to the F.E.A.R. series […]

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