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‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Zombies’ Is a Straight-Up Blast

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When there is no more room in hell, the dead will consume your free time. The Call of Duty franchise is back with another entry with Black Ops 4. This one skipped the single-player campaign completely, instead focusing on the cornucopia of entertaining multiplayer modes. One of them, of course, being the staple that is Call of Duty: Zombies.

In the latest offering, the team over at Treyarch has kept the essentials in place, with what we have come to know and love about Zombies, and added a full-on bit of the fantastically bonkers to keep things interesting and replayability a constant high.

Black Ops 4: Zombies is broken into three different maps and respective stories with their own set of characters. Voyage of Despair, Blood of the Dead and IX. Each map comes with new story lines, hidden challenges and (of course) a crap-ton of zombies.

Much like in previous COD: Zombies, this one has hidden challenges that if unlocked reveal cut-scenes that make up the real hamburger of the narrative. Sure, you can run and gun and dominate wave after wave, but if you want to reveal actual plotlines, searching for these challenges is really beneficial.

Your old buddy, classic survival mode is here and ready to play, but this time he brought some friends. A mode called ‘Rush’ that feels a lot more like an arena shooter is a blast. It focuses in on a kinetic based score. Weapons won’t cost you anything in Rush but getting hurt by zombies will bring your score down. It takes a little getting used to in comparison with the longer threaded classic mode, but it’s a worthwhile looksee, for sure.

Voyage of Despair transports you and your team aboard The Titanic, at the ill-fated moment it collides with the lone iceberg, in order to investigate some big occult stirrings. You start on the deck and have to battle your way from galley to engine rooms. This map in particular is very tight, especially when facing the hordes. Hallways become death traps or strategic bottle neck opportunities. It’s gonna be all in how you and your play it.

IX is the most bonkers of the map offerings. This one takes you and your team to a Greek gladiator arena where you are pitted against zombies, giant possessed tigers and hulking armored Spartans. This map allows for a little more wiggle room in terms of slipping your enemies, but forces you to quickly get used to winding catacombs and twisting pathways. Gathering your bearings early is your best friend on this map.

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The classic updated stylings of Blood of the Dead, is where I found myself putting in the most time. This combines a nice amount of ancillary obstacles into the mix of the chaotic, ubiquitous zombie action. Having a WWII crew back, up against Nazi zombies is satisfying too. Nazi zombies was the first foray into this territory and it’s been the proper amount of time between then and now to make this return feel really special.

Elixirs are fun to experiment with in this entry. Each of these do a magnitude of different things to assist you in the onslaught. These are all trial and error but when combined with the right loadout are all out game-changers. The addition of the laboratory, where you can create rare concoctions, is nice and adds weight to the overall atomic age B-movie feel.

This COD Zombies goes full ham in terms of customization. This one allows for customization in every single aspect that you can think of, from loadout to specialized power-ups and everything in between, matches can be fully decked out to suit an infinite number of play styles.

Every bit of controls that you had in previous COD Zombies is still present here, and that’s to say everything is absolutely fluid, responsive and satisfying. Treyarch, knows that its control scheme freaking works and works well, and it’s something that they didn’t change. Thank heavenly zombie!

The bonkers approach to the maps is absolutely great, and one that doesn’t take itself seriously. This entry is totally about two things. One: The fans and, Two: The fun. It’s an addictive experience that doesn’t rely on grinding so much as it does its ability to be purely a blast. The variety of storylines, characters and modes make this one of the best out of the COD: Zombies entries, and is one I will keep going back to for constant zombie-slaying team-based fun.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is out now.

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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.

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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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