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Outlast is Still Terrifying 4 Years Later

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How does it simultaneously feel like yesterday and ages ago that the first Outlast was released to wreck havoc upon the public’s fragile psyche? The game was only released on September 4th, 2013, and since then we’ve also been tortured (in a good way?) by the horror that is Outlast: Whistleblower and Outlast 2.

If you’re not aware, in the original Outlast you play as journalist Miles Upshur, investigating a tip about nefarious goings on at a local asylum. As you sneak in, it quickly becomes apparent that something majorly wrong has just happened. There’s blood, bodies, and patients roaming the halls and rooms. Getting back out isn’t that easy though, as one of the patients has taken an interest in you and your camera and want to make sure you document as much as possible. Other patients take an interest in you as well, in ways that would ensure you never leave.

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What sets this game apart from Horror titles such as the Resident Evil series, Silent Hill, or The Evil Within, is that there is no fighting back against the beasts that want to see you dead. All you can do is use the night vision on your camera to see them before they see you, and hide until they pass.

This makes for very intense, and at times frustrating, gameplay. Much of the game is shrouded in darkness, so if you overuse the night vision, you can quickly find yourself out of batteries and stumbling around in the dark. In addition, while most games have only a single invincible baddie chasing you around, Outlast has several, meaning as soon as you escape from one, you’re likely to only have a quick breather before you’re running from another.

Reviews have been strongly positive, averaging 7-8 out of 10 on most gaming websites, and it remains a game as terrifying today as ever, even beating out some of the more recent horror outings.

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If you’re a fan of the “found footage” type of horror movie, you’ll love Outlast. It combines that with a gaming experience where you get to experience first-hand what happens before the footage is actually found by the next person to come along. While you might think night vision is cool enough to actually want some goggles of your own, the things that green glow illuminates in this game will cure you of that desire.

If you haven’t played Outlast yet, it’s still available. In fact, you can currently grab Outlast: Trinity, which includes Outlast, Outlast: Whistleblower, and Outlast 2 all in one terrifying package for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. So feel free to grab it and freak yourself out!

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

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The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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