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REVIEW: Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

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Okay, you guys, I need to start this off by saying, I missed Darksiders the first time around. I’m not sure how it happened, but I had never played either of the Darksiders games. I slightly recall friends insisting that I did so. I can’t recall what the hell was going on at the time to pull me from playing it, but it must have been complicated. Because, Darksiders is a game that was made to be a bat out of hell, it was made to stand apart from the pack and it was made to be plain ole’ badass.

With the release of Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, I was able to finally play the game. I can’t say that the entire experience ran smoothly but I feel like I can call myself a Darksiders fan now that I have experienced it for myself.

For those as unfamiliar as I was, Darksiders it follows War, one of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse.  When the Seven Seals are suddenly broken, it shakes up a truce between heaven and hell and unleashes the apocalypse on Earth. The only thing is, only War is called down to earth, the other Horsemen weren’t informed that it was time for the apocalypse. War travels to Earth, to discover heaven and hell battling in the streets, slaughtering the world of man. The Great Destroyer from hell is running rampant destroying everything in sight.

“It is a face-melting, metal-inspired

world that is just plain badass.

For traveling to Earth without any of the seals being broken, War is stripped of his powers and returned to Earth to attempt to find out how this all happened, and to kill The Great Destroyer.

How is that for a setup?! I couldn’t think of anything more metal if I tried. The world Darksiders introduces you too is one of a kind. The design is inspired by Nordic aesthetic and characters are carefully and awesomely rendered to have a heavy presence. The world created by comic book artist legend,  Joe Madureira is vibrant and stand-alone. It is a world rich in lore and something you want to be immersed in.

This remastered version gets all the bells and whistles. Comes with doubled up texture resolutions, 1080p rendering and 60 FPS to make for a game that runs well on PS4 and Xbox One. The remaster did come with some buggy sound issues on the build that I reviewed. Mainly, these issues were sound effects cutting in and out randomly. Hopefully, this is something the team can patch out. Everything else runs smoothly and makes for a nice, next gen version without making you feel like you are playing anything  dated.

Combat is satisfying and full of gory finishing moves. Much like ‘God Of War,’ your combat is combo based and you are rewarded for racking up the big numbers. As you go along, you begin to gain your powers back by helping out certain allies and searching out treasure chests in the world. The game has an intense and intricate weapon level up system too. You are able to add modifications to your weapons, as well as being able to buy upgrades to combat moves. All these additions constantly make the game feel fresh. Figuring out how to bridge the moves together to get a high como score becomes an obsession.

Boss battles are awesome and user friendly. After playing punishing games like the ‘Dark Souls’ series, these battles are more fun and approachable. These battles against huge enemies are more akin to the boss battles from’ Legend of Zelda.’

The story does a great job of pulling you in and holding your attention in place. Revelations, take twists and turns as fragile alliances become unstable and things end up being more complicated than you thought.

I regret not getting into Darksiders sooner. It is a face-melting, metal inspired world that is just plain badass. This is such an original world and story that it reminded me of what games felt like when I was a kid. Me and this game spent long hours together, those same bloodshot, sleep deprived hours that I had as a kid playing my Nintendo. It’s a great game to re-visit or play through for your first time.

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, is now available on Playstation 4 and Xbox One for $19.99.

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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.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

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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