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Horror is in your face with Xbox One and Oculus Rift

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Good news for Xbox and PC fans! Microsoft and Oculus Rift have partnered. Next year Oculus Rift units will begin shipping with an Xbox One controller packaged with it and come with the capability of streaming Xbox One games.

Oculus Rift has been in the development stage for it seems like forever and a half. I got to try one out a couple of years ago at Austin’s SXSW. The experience was everything that I hoped virtual reality would be.

It was plain awesome. I wanted one right away. I was taken back to when I was a kid and really bad movies like “Lawnmower Man,” “Virtuosity,” and “Johnny Nemonic” made VR technology seem like it was right around the corner and having a unit would be as coveted as a hoverboard.

Well fast-foward a few decades and we are here!

The possibilities are pretty open. It is total immersion into games and movies and really brings about a whole new entertainment medium as a whole. It’s really fucking exciting.

Being that we are all horror fans here, of course the first thing we started thinking about was horror games and what they would be like on the Oculus Rift. There are a few companies already working with Microsoft to develop some games and Most likely we will be seeing a lot of those titles reveled at this years E3.

In the mean time we started thinking about what already existing games we would like to see ported over to Oculus Rift. We came up with a short list of games that will reduce us to shivering jelly once we are fully plugged into a VR experience.

Outlast

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One of the scariest games I have ever played in my life, if not THE scariest. This game was one I played on the hardest setting and in total darkness. It was one of the only games I ever played that I wanted to walk away from. Staying involved was an exercise in courage and willpower. This game in VR might push the limits of sanity. I can already see the white streaks of Scooby Doo’s shocked hair on all gamers who involve themselves in that experience.

F.E.A.R

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While it wasn’t one of the best games, it was full of some well thought out unexpected jump scares. This was one game that made me drop my controller in fright.

Resident Evil 4

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Any “Resident Evil” would be awesome to see. But the fourth installment of the series was arguably the scariest and best of the series. I would love to immerse myself further into this world with the help of the Oculus.

Alien Isolation

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This game had the same kind of scares as “Outlast” which is to say that the whole fucking game is terrifying. There is no breaks there are no moments of peace or time to get a beer or soda from the fridge it is a rapid and constant punch in the face.

DOOM

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Recently there has been some glances at the next DOOM installment. I would be happy with any VR experience in this world. I think it would be cool (and also possible aneurism inducing) to be able to play the first “DOOM” in that way. Graphics are cool and all but there is also a lot to be said about nostalgia, especially if that nostalgia is trapped to your head and beamed into your eye holes.

Silent Hills

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Yep, I said it. I haven’t given up hope on “Silent Hills” still being a thing. Maybe they are waiting to announce something at E3 or maybe visionary Guillermo Del Toro wants to bring it into full virtual reality and the technology wasn’t there yet. That is all speculation but it makes me feel better and a little more hopeful. If not, it would be cool if we could at least get a VR version of the old games from the series.

Call of Duty: Zombies

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This game is hard as nails and verges on impossible especially in later hoards. Seeing something like this would be awesome. I can just imagine planking up windows and taking down zombies down-scope right before being attacked by a zombie I didn’t see in the corner; all in full Oculus Rift VR action.

What games would you guys like to see? Let us know in the comments below.

 

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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.

Arcadian Official Movie Poster

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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.

Winnie the Pooh Poohniverse

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.

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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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