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DEAD ISLAND 2 Trailer Makes the Wait Seem Worthwhile

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Hey guys, thanks for coming. We’re here to talk about the upcoming game Dead Island 2. But before we do that, we need to give this game a little background and go over its predecessors.

Dead Island was released in 2011 by Techland and Deep Silver and was an open world survival-horror, action zombie game. I remember the very first trailer I saw for it. It was unlike anything I had ever seen. When it came out…it was okay. I mean, the open world aspect was fun, the abundant side quests, the environment was pretty, and the game was fast paced.

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Granted, it was a bit buggy but it was still unlike anything I had seen regarding zombie games. When I saw Dead Island Riptide (2013) I was very excited. It was the same characters, added to the storyline and added even more of the crazy weapon creations I loved from the first game.

Now…raise your had if you have ever been personally victimized by Dead Island Riptide.

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Yeah, me too. It was one of the buggiest games I had ever seen. To this day it remains the buggiest games I’ve played and that includes the Fallout games (which I adore) and Battlefield. Sometimes I wonder if the green blood was due to censorship and the censored copies made their way to the US. And don’t get me started on the weird eye glitch.

Well…that was fucking terrifying.

Regardless, it was a disaster and it turns out, it wasn’t the sequel to the first game as most thought. It was created as an expansion to the first game. And we’re just going to completely skip over Escape Dead Island. SKIP!!

With the release of Dying Light in 2015 (Techland had a hand in this one but not Deep Silver), it was everything Dead Island was trying to be. Open world, fast paced, intense with the change in gameplay from day to night, and parkour!

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Well, we have another Dead Island game acomin’ folks, Dead Island 2 and the trailer looks fantastic. Check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6h987UqYr4

I’ll give them this, they know how to get your attention. And is that Jack Black I hear??

Looks like we’re off the island and in California (three locations to be exact: Los Angeles, San Fransisco and a secret location) and everything is going to hell in a hand-basket.

By the looks of the trailer, it has maintained the fast paced aspect and the humor of the first game. It’s still being distributed by Deep Silver, but was to be produced by Yager Development until Sumo Digital took over this time last year. Techland decided to spend it’s energy on Dying Light (good call) and passed on Dead Island 2, hence their lack of involvement.

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The release date has been pushed back many times, a notorious issue for this game company. Hopefully the extended release date means more care will be going into the actual game. As of right now, the release date is set for December 31, 2017. However, don’t get your hopes up, because often that’s just a place holder until an actual date, normally further out, is announced.

Here’s hoping the trailer isn’t a red herring for more green blood and zombies that sink inexplicably into the grass.

If you love zombies, George A. Romero is back with a new film!

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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