Horror

Gazing down from a rickety platform, about 7 or 8 stories high, our field of vision is restricted by a thick fog embankment. All that we can really make out in these obfuscating weather conditions is the surrounding treeline and a few nearby sheds that offer very little in the way of protection. To make

A legendary, Emmy-nominated composer known for his work with David Lynch, we’ve learned the sad news this afternoon that Angelo Badalamenti has passed away at the age of 85. Born on March 22, 1937 in New York City, Angelo Badalamenti earned three Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for the musical composition and main title theme music

Godzilla was once a monster well suited for Cold War symbolism, but times changed. And as written in the book Japan’s Favorite Mon-star, author and film historian Steve Ryfle suggested “the breakup of the Soviet Union and the fading of the global nuclear threat” may have played a part in Toho’s drastic decision to kill

Before diving into the first of our end-of-the-year coverage, listen to last month’s edition of The Inventory, Safe Room’s monthly review round-up. Between finalizing holiday plans, purchasing gifts, and compiling those dreaded (or delightful) end-of-the-year lists, we are officially in our mad dash to the end of the year! This year Neil and I started

Godzilla was once a monster well suited for Cold War symbolism, but times changed. And as written in the book Japan’s Favorite Mon-star, author and film historian Steve Ryfle suggested “the breakup of the Soviet Union and the fading of the global nuclear threat” may have played a part in Toho’s drastic decision to kill

Much like Doom 2 was to Doom, how do you follow up the mega success that was Quake? The obvious answer was Quake II, but there’s a little more to it than that. Long-time id Software member John Romero had departed the company, along with many of the staff who had worked on the first

Godzilla was once a monster well suited for Cold War symbolism, but times changed. And as written in the book Japan’s Favorite Mon-star, author and film historian Steve Ryfle suggested “the breakup of the Soviet Union and the fading of the global nuclear threat” may have played a part in Toho’s drastic decision to kill

Nestled at 7,800 feet above sea level in Estes Park, Colorado, The Stanley Hotel sits in the snowy mountains with an air of regality. This is where BruceFest, the definitive Bruce Campbell film festival, returned for its second year from Dec 1st-3rd. This time around, it featured the exciting addition of fellow horror icon Ted

Nestled at 7,800 feet above sea level in Estes Park, Colorado, The Stanley Hotel sits in the snowy mountains with an air of regality. This is where BruceFest, the definitive Bruce Campbell film festival, returned for its second year from Dec 1st-3rd. This time around, it featured the exciting addition of fellow horror icon Ted

Music is intrinsically and irrevocably intertwined with cinema; it is never more vital than in horror. What builds mood, tension, and fear better than sound design and an unsettling score? This Gift Guide is for the music lover. More specifically, it’s for the horror fan that collects vinyl soundtracks, from recent releases to recently unearthed

Nestled at 7,800 feet above sea level in Estes Park, Colorado, The Stanley Hotel sits in the snowy mountains with an air of regality. This is where BruceFest, the definitive Bruce Campbell film festival, returned for its second year from Dec 1st-3rd. This time around, it featured the exciting addition of fellow horror icon Ted

Keanu Reeves has company in Night City, as the new gameplay trailer for the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 reveals that Idris Elba will be joining the game as Solomon Reed, an FIA Agent for the NUSA. Set in a new area of Night City, Phantom Liberty will feature a new plot with

After arriving in Early Access over two years ago, Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate III will finally launch for PC via Steam and GOG in August 2023. Accompanying the announcement was a new trailer that debuted at The Game Awards. For longtime Baldur’s Gate fans, the trailer reveals that fan-favourites Minsc and Jaheira will be joining

HBO created the first adult animated series in 1997, but Spicy City, a dark cyberpunk anthology from Ralph Bakshi, has become a lost relic. Animation is one of the most versatile mediums of storytelling and over the past decade it’s been able to shake the restricting baggage that animated content is purely for younger audiences.

Joining forces with Payback Entertainment, “American Gods” actress Yetide Badaki is developing a project titled “Naija Vamp” as both a TV series and comic book, Deadline reports. Deadline’s report announces, “Naija Vamp is about a Nigerian vampire’s hunger for eternal love, beyond the flesh. It is described as an irreverent love letter to all those

It’s been an incredibly robust and busy year for horror, which also extends to its physical media releases. The good news is that shopping for the holidays is more manageable than ever. The bad news is that the sheer selection available can be overwhelming, to say the least. To help, here’s a Bloody Disgusting Gift

It’s that time of year again. Tripwire Interactive have once again unleashed holiday horror in Killing Floor 2 with Polar Distress, the new free content pack that’s available today. The update boasts a new featured community map, weekly mode and weapons, as well as quality-of-life improvements. Runing from December 7 to January 10, Polar Distress

In an early present from Bloody Disgusting, History of the Occult, one of the most successful Latin horror films of all time, is now streaming on SCREAMBOX! From writer/director Cristian Ponce, History of the Occult was notably the highest-rated horror movie of 2021 on Letterboxd‘s Year in Review roundup, as rated by Letterboxd users. “History of the Occult pulls viewers

In an early present from Bloody Disgusting, History of the Occult, one of the most successful Latin horror films of all time, is now streaming on SCREAMBOX! From writer/director Cristian Ponce, History of the Occult was notably the highest-rated horror movie of 2021 on Letterboxd‘s Year in Review roundup, as rated by Letterboxd users. “History of the Occult pulls viewers

It’s the first full week of December, and we’re kicking off the final month of the year with a handful of brand new horror movies – including three Christmas-themed holiday horrors. It’s that time of the year, after all… Here’s all the new horror releasing December 6 – December 11, 2022! First up, Cinedigm and

Los Angeles-based Bloody Disgusting readers, clear your schedule this Wednesday for the World Premiere of Universal Pictures’ hotly anticipated sci-fi horror M3GAN! Bloody Disgusting has a limited number of tickets to this special event screening that takes place this coming Wednesday, December 7th, in Los Angeles at 7:30 PM.  Getting a pair of tickets is

Los Angeles-based Bloody Disgusting readers, clear your schedule this Wednesday for the World Premiere of Universal Pictures’ hotly anticipated sci-fi horror M3GAN! Bloody Disgusting has a limited number of tickets to this special event screening that takes place this coming Wednesday, December 7th, in Los Angeles at 7:30 PM.  Getting a pair of tickets is

In this edition of The Silver Lining, we’ll be tackling Mick Garris and Stephen King’s unfairly maligned Sleepwalkers! For every successful Stephen King adaptation, there are usually a handful of lesser projects lurking in its shadow. From Dreamcatcher to Lawnmower Man, the King of Horror actually has quite a few box-office bombs under his belt,

The producers of 2003’s Willard chose to nix “remake” from the film’s marketing vocabulary, but 2003’s Willard adaptation is irrefutably a remake of 1971’s furry social outcast chiller. At the forefront of 2000s remake trends, Glen Morgan‘s Willard features altered themes and a deeper thirst for suspense, going the “darker and grittier” route displayed by

So, with Striking Distance Studios’ The Callisto Protocol now out in the wild (read Thomas’ review here), one of the qualms about the game for some is its lack of post-game content. Namely, where’s the New Game+? Even Dead Space had that. Luckily, the developers have the answer, which includes six months of content starting

After revealing a whack of character posters earlier this week for their upcoming adaptation of The Last of Us, HBO has unleashed the big one with the official trailer. Set to a-ha’s “Take On Me” (seriously), the new trailer sports almost entirely new footage, as well as recreating some iconic scenes from the first game.

Art the Clown returns to the big screen in New Jersey on December 10, 2022, with Damien Leone‘s Terrifier and Terrifier 2 playing at Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Starting at 7pm EST on December 10, the double feature screening of Leone’s slasher saga will be hosted by none other than Kevin Smith, and

For two seasons, “Los Espookys” followed the horror-tinged comedic hijinks of friends aiming to turn their love of horror into a profitable business. Despite its critical acclaim, Deadline reports today that the recently aired second season will be the series last. Created by Fred Armisen, Ana Fabrega, and Julio Torres (HBO comedy special “My Favorite Shapes”), “Los Espookys” debuted in 2019, with season

Art the Clown returns to the big screen in New Jersey on December 10, 2022, with Damien Leone‘s Terrifier and Terrifier 2 playing at Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Starting at 7pm EST on December 10, the double feature screening of Leone’s slasher saga will be hosted by none other than Kevin Smith, and

For two seasons, “Los Espookys” followed the horror-tinged comedic hijinks of friends aiming to turn their love of horror into a profitable business. Despite its critical acclaim, Deadline reports today that the recently aired second season will be the series last. Created by Fred Armisen, Ana Fabrega, and Julio Torres (HBO comedy special “My Favorite Shapes”), “Los Espookys” debuted in 2019, with season