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Psychological Horror

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gaming22 days ago•9 min saved

Silent Hill: Townfall Review: A Gripping but Mechanically Uneven Scottish Horror

Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn and published by Konami, launched on September 24, 2026. Set in the fictional 1996 Scottish island of St. Amelia, the game follows three characters—Simon, Zoe, and Richard—navigating a town ravaged by an unexplained disaster and monstrous entities. While praised for its atmospheric 1990s nostalgia and psychological depth, critics note significant frustration with stealth mechanics, particularly an invincible enemy called 'The Weight.'

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#gaming #konami #psychological-horror

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Sandberg to Direct Lionsgate Psychological Horror Mommy's Home

David F. Sandberg is set to direct Lionsgate's psychological horror Mommy's Home, written by James Morosini, about a father whose life is upended when his cryogenically preserved mother is unfrozen and moves in. The project is produced by Craig Flores, Dawn Olmstead and Anonymous Content, with Mångata producing via Sandberg and Lotta Losten; executive producers include Nathan Kahane, Morosini, David Levine, Garrett Kemble and Ryan Schwartz, and Lionsgate's Scott O'Brien and Maria Ascanio are overseeing.

via Variety|

#david-f-sandberg #entertainment #james-morosini

television2 months ago•15 min saved

Balfe to Star in Cuaron's Apple TV Horror Series Ascension

Apple TV has greenlit Ascension, a one-hour psychological horror drama from Alfonso Cuarón, starring Caitríona Balfe who also serves as an executive producer. The series, written by Natalie Erika James, Christian White, and the Cuáron brothers, follows Rose, a documentary filmmaker who investigates a mysterious 20th‑century cult. Produced by Esperanto Filmoj and Anonymous Content, Ascension is inspired by Adam Nevill's Last Days and marks Cuaron and Balfe's high-profile Apple project collaboration.

via Deadline|

#alfonso-cuaron #apple-tv #ascension

entertainment11 months ago•19 min saved

Top ’90s Horror Films That Still Haunt Us

The article highlights the 16 best horror movies of the 1990s, showcasing a diverse range of films from groundbreaking slasher reboots like 'Scream' to innovative psychological thrillers like 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'The Sixth Sense,' as well as cult favorites like 'Nightbreed' and 'The Blair Witch Project,' reflecting the decade's exploration and reinvention of the horror genre.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#90s-horror-movies #cult-classics #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

Exploring the Dark Side: From Gacy's Murders to 'Devil in Disguise'

The series 'Devil In Disguise' offers a haunting, victim-focused portrayal of John Wayne Gacy, emphasizing the lives and potential of his victims rather than graphic violence, creating a more unsettling and respectful narrative that highlights the tragedy of lost lives over sensationalism.

via AV Club|

#drama #entertainment #john-wayne-gacy

gaming1 year ago•4 min saved

Silent Hill F: A Disorienting Success Reinforcing the Series' Iconic Horror Status

Silent Hill f is connected to the rest of the Silent Hill series through its use of recurring themes and elements like the White Claudia flower and Aglaophotis, which have appeared in previous games. The game explores the series' lore by linking its supernatural elements and folklore, suggesting it takes place in the same universe, and is considered one of the best entries in the series.

via GameSpot|

#gaming #hakkokusou #psychological-horror

games1 year ago•2 min saved

BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Horror Game Announced for Multiple Platforms

Wired Productions and Serafini Productions announced BrokenLore: DON’T LIE, a new psychological horror game for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, featuring a story about a woman named Junko trapped in her apartment, blurring reality and hallucinations, with no release date yet.

via Gematsu|

#brokenlore #dont-lie #games

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

‘Bring Her Back’: A Haunting Horror from Talk to Me Directors

Bring Her Back, directed by the Talk to Me duo, is a disturbing Australian horror film featuring Sally Hawkins as a foster mother dealing with supernatural and psychological terrors involving two teens and dark magic, blending intense horror with emotional despair.

via The Guardian|

#australian-film #entertainment #horror

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Kim Kardashian's Shocking Role Unveiled in 'American Horror Story: Delicate Part 2' Trailer"

The trailer for the back-half of American Horror Story: Delicate reveals the unraveling of mysteries surrounding the starring trio played by Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian, and Cara Delevingne, with Kardashian's character unmasked as the villain. The season, based on a novel, centers around a pregnant actress (Roberts) who becomes convinced that a sinister figure is trying to prevent her pregnancy. The final four episodes will air weekly on FX, streaming the next day on Hulu.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#american-horror-story #emma-roberts #entertainment

film2 years ago•3 min saved

"Exploring the Best South Indian Horror Films and Megastar's Latest Release"

Malayalam cinema has seen a surge in inventive and fear-inducing horror films in the past few years, including Romancham, a blend of humor and horror, Bhoothakaalam, a chilling exploration of psychological horror, Kumari, a fresh take on the supernatural genre, Praana, a legitimately scary solo act by Nithya Menen, and Nine, an experimental journey through alternate realities.

via The News Minute|

#film #horror-films #malayalam-cinema

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Silent Hill: The Short Message Plot Details Leak Online, Australian Rating Board Reveals Spoilers"

Major plot details of the unannounced game Silent Hill: The Short Message have leaked online, revealing that players will control characters in an apartment building called The Villa in modern-day Germany. The game will feature exploration-based gameplay and psychological horror elements, with scenes depicting self-harm and suicide. The leaked plot details include descriptions of disturbing environments and character experiences. The Australian Classification Board (ACB) posted the full plot in its annual report, and the game had previously been rated in South Korea and Taiwan in 2022.

via Insider Gaming|

#exploration-based #gaming #plot-leak

gaming3 years ago•7 min saved

"Alan Wake 2: A Dark Journey into Remedy's Terrifying Lore"

Alan Wake 2, set to be released on October 27, will feature a parallel storyline where protagonist Alan Wake navigates the Dark Place, a hostile dream world resembling New York City, in an attempt to rewrite reality and reunite with his wife. The game introduces improved combat mechanics and an inventory system, as well as a puzzling feature called the Writer's Room, where Wake can rewrite scenes and open new pathways. The Dark Place manipulates Wake through narrative graffiti and live-action sequences, blurring the line between mediums. The game also incorporates elements from the Remedy Connected Universe, including appearances by characters from Control and the Oceanview Motel.

via Polygon|

#alan-wake #dark-place #gaming

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Corporate Chaos: When Mad Men and Fight Club Collide in the Corner Office

The trailer for the upcoming psychological horror film "Corner Office" showcases a captivating blend of elements from "Mad Men" and "Severance," creating a chilling atmosphere within the confines of an office setting. Starring Jon Hamm as a man who discovers a mysterious room that alters reality, the trailer impresses with its design, costumes, makeup, pacing, and overall weirdness. Set to premiere on August 4, "Corner Office" promises to deliver a gripping and fear-inducing narrative.

via Gizmodo|

#corner-office #entertainment #jon-hamm

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

Bloober Team Abandons Psychological Horror for Mass-Market Appeal

Bloober Team, the developer behind Silent Hill 2 Remake and Layers of Fear, has announced that they are moving away from psychological horror games and shifting their focus to more action-focused horror titles for a mass-market audience. The studio aims to deliver games with improved gameplay mechanics and larger scope, similar to the Resident Evil series. The upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake will be the first game reflecting this new direction, with updated seamless gameplay and no loading screens. Bloober Team is also working on a game for publisher Rogue Games, but details about the title and theme are yet to be announced.

via IGN|

#action-focused-horror #bloober-team #gaming

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

Bloober Team Abandons Psychological Horror for Mass-Market Appeal

Polish game developer Bloober Team, known for its psychological horror games like Layers of Fear, is shifting away from the genre and focusing on "mass-market horror." The studio is currently working on a remake of Silent Hill 2 and aims to deliver fresh gameplay mechanics and larger-scale games. This move comes after criticism of Bloober's handling of sensitive topics in its recent reimagining of the Layers of Fear series. The studio acknowledges the divisive nature of remaking a beloved game but is committed to creating a new experience while respecting the original.

via Kotaku|

#bloober-team #game-development #gaming