Fantastic Fest launches game showcase for horror game devs
Game Developer
JULY 30, 2024
The popular genre film festival is offering studios a chance to present their horror games to attendees in September.
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iHobo
JUNE 14, 2023
Ten Player Motives #6 Why do we love horror? It's a question that has provoked a great deal of debate, but the two most important things to understand about the horror motive are that it is about indulging in unpleasant feelings, and that precisely because it's about nasty things, it's not for everyone.
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Brand Game Development
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Yes, game development, novel writing, music making, film production, and all the other creative endeavors require a lot of iteration and rigor. The post Overcome the Horror of Creative Freedom and Turn it into Fun appeared first on Brandon the Game Dev. What I do think exists is the fear of starting. There’s no pressure.
Filmustage
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Animated Halloween Hits: A Spooky Spectacle for All Ages Starting our countdown are captivating Halloween animation films that burst with creativity and eerie charm. Directed by Tim Burton , "Corpse Bride " is a beautiful stop-motion animated film filled with romance, dark humor, and enchanting music. The Addams Family" (1991) ?
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 18, 2024
PlayStation Productions and Screen Gems (part of Sony Pictures Entertainment) are working on a movie adaptation of Supermassive horror hit Until Dawn. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation and the two Shazam movies, will be helming the film, The Hollywood Reporter said. Swedish director David F.
DameDev.tv
OCTOBER 24, 2023
For gamers and game developers alike, this is the season to dive into the world of horror games, immersing ourselves in atmospheres filled with suspense, mystery, and pure fright. From haunted mansions and desolate space stations to eerie towns shrouded in fog, this list promises a thrilling ride through the annals of gaming horror.
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The Five Nights at Freddy’s film has pulled in $80 million domestically at the box office. As reported by Deadline , the Universal and Blumhouse's horror movie has also amassed $130.6 million worldwide. Read more
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 22, 2024
Like most times in horror stories, it starts out as a normal night. It’s a group of international professionals with expertise in both film and game industries. When we founded Clapperheads, we were certain that we wanted to specialize in horror games”, explains CPO & Lead Game Designer Valentin Shchekin (Serbia).
Filmustage
MAY 24, 2022
In recent years, all we hear about is the "new wave" of horror films - intelligent, arty, unconventional films that contrast themselves with the silly "horror movies" of the past. Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us.
Game Wisdom
MAY 8, 2024
The Difficulty of Horror Design Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" For this somewhat spooky video, I’m talking about the challenges of making a horror game and three trends that have taken root that I’m not a huge fan of for making good horror design.…
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox TV and film production firm Blumhouse has launched Blumhouse Games. The new gaming subsidiary will create and publish horror-themed titles across mobile, console, and PC. Read more
Filmustage
DECEMBER 5, 2024
A synopsis demands exactly this challenge, regardless of whether you're writing for a feature film or a multi-season TV series. Film synopses must pack a complete story arc into one piece, while TV synopses must balance their pilot's hook with future episode potential. A synopsis plays a vital role in the entertainment industry.
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
I'm currently working on asymmetrical third-person horror title The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, based on the iconic film. Characters aren't just defined by their facial features or physique, a lot of who someone is and what they're about comes from their style and environment.
Filmustage
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
This fluidity can be the crucible in which good films are forged into great ones. The history of cinema is replete with examples where script revisions during production not only saved films from potential mediocrity but elevated them to iconic status. Take, for instance, the suspenseful waters of "Jaws" (1975). The making of "Jaws".
Filmustage
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
From October 30 to November 6 , 2023, we're casting a spell to slash prices like a scene from a horror flick. Embrace the Filmustage magic, redefine your filmmaking process, and let the reels capture your imagination, not the horrors of disorganization. Monstrous 50% discount on monthly subscriptions with the promo code EVILDEAD ?
Filmustage
JULY 21, 2023
Exploring the concept of film genres Film genres, the categorical division of movies into distinct types, have been a fundamental part of the movie industry since its inception. Image source: IMDb.com Understanding audience engagement in genres Audience engagement and viewer preferences significantly depend on the genre of the film.
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Like most times in horror stories, it starts out as a normal night. It’s a group of international professionals with expertise in both film and game industries. When we founded Clapperheads, we were certain that we wanted to specialize in horror games”, explains CPO & Lead Game Designer Valentin Shchekin (Serbia).
Game Daily
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Kyle Rowley: We wanted to figure out what kind of horror experience we wanted to make, based on Alan Wake as an established franchise, and the things that we did in the first game. Early on, we wanted to identify ourselves as more of a psychological horror game. So psychological horror made a lot of sense for us.
Filmustage
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
For those who dare to dabble in the demonic art of horror screenwriting, steering through a maze of well-trodden paths is the key to unleashing a masterpiece that will resonate through the vaulted tombs of cinematic history. This is the forbidden zone, the heart of darkness, the centerpiece of your horror story.
Filmustage
AUGUST 30, 2023
From mise-en-scène to film theory, each aspect serves as a syllable in the greater language of cinema. Understanding film analysis and techniques Film Analysis is an invaluable skill set that goes beyond the scope of being a critic. Semiotics in Film : Symbolism is at the heart of cinema. million at the box office. ?
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 12, 2024
In the upcoming first person horror game Dark and Deep players take on the role of an underachieving IT guy who gets caught up in a conspiracy podcast. Another big inspiration was the visual storytelling of A24 movies, the American independent film studio that created movies like 2023 Oscar winner ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’.
Filmustage
JANUARY 18, 2023
Art by @nadi_bulochka The finale of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy was released 20 years ago, but it is still one of the most beloved films worldwide. Thanks to Peter Jackson's directorial style, we never tire of revisiting these films repeatedly. From thrash horror to "The Lord of the Rings." Not at all. Well, let's compare.
Filmustage
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
We believe that much of the success of this film universe has been thanks to the "Guardians of the Galaxy" dylogy and director James Gunn in particular. Plus, we've only recently seen the director's most recent film: " Suicide Squad" - and we wondered how Gunn's life and career unfolded before "Guardians of the Galaxy".
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 24, 2024
For his debut game Supernormal , Hitori was inspired by the much-hyped, but never-released horror game Allison Road. Career change In the upcoming horror platformer Unlife , players have to navigate a post-apocalyptic world where mankind is all but wiped out from a nuclear war. It was relatively easy. I want to work smart, not hard.
Filmustage
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Halloween is just around the corner, so it's time to take the plunge into the horror and suspense thriller. Art by @nadi_bulochka What makes Carpenter's films so scary? There's very little information online about how Carpenter directs his films, and the director himself isn't used to analysing his work in interviews etc.,
Filmustage
JUNE 9, 2023
It is often used in comedies and other light-hearted films. It is often used in dramas, thrillers, and horror films. It is often used in period films and other films that require a classic look. It is often used in period films and other films that require a classic look. Blade Runner" (1982).
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
There is special effects makeup used in horror films, and it’s all about creative design. Dungeon Crawler Creative Flexibility When asked about her background in makeup and fashion and how it connects to the video games industry, Kamo explained, “Makeup and fashion are like games in their creative flexibility.
Filmustage
MAY 24, 2021
This blog is a list of 10 films that have revealed the names of the now-known directors to the world. He filmed "The 400 Blows". The film tells the difficult story of the boy Antoine Duane l. What is there to talk about when the script for the film was written by Godard's close friend François Truffaut.
iHobo
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Oh, one more thing before we begin: you can always tell my film influences in a Ghost Master haunting by decoding the mortal names, which are nearly always the combination of an actor's forename or surname with their character's forename or surname. It's why there are so many haunters in the game - nearly fifty! Shivers.
iHobo
MAY 23, 2023
That story features a sculptor who is afraid to fall asleep because of the horror he might find there, where the Greek god of sleep appears as a mercurial being in dreams. seen any of the Godfather films for reasons I simply cannot fathom). However, Gregg was a huge fan of the 1988 Robert Zemeckis film Who Framed Roger Rabbit? ,
Filmustage
JUNE 7, 2022
Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us. Extraordinary freedom reeks from the film that makes you want to repeat the journey of Vicky and Cristina yourself after watching it. We wish you a pleasant viewing experience and sincerely envy those who will watch the film for the first time.
Filmustage
MAY 17, 2022
James Cameron began his career in 1974 and has never stopped amazing the film industry and the public with spectacular movies. His first films were warmly received by the public, as evidenced by the box office. In 1984 "The Terminator" was released, which deservedly awarded Cameron the title of a master of sci-fi action films.
Filmustage
MARCH 11, 2022
That's why we love horror films: they give us a glimpse of what we're so afraid of, but. Horrors play with our emotions and experiences because they are radical expressions of our fear. Why do we so sidestep an entire sub-genre of films in which humanity comes to an end? Here are some of the films like this.
Filmustage
OCTOBER 5, 2021
There have been many attempts to adapt this science fiction epic and we've even written a separate blog about one of them - Сonquering the "Dune": a masterpiece that is not destined to appear - but this time Denis Villeneuve has taken on the film and so far it looks as if he's done his job admirably.
Filmustage
MAY 31, 2022
Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us. Before we continue, we want to remind you that here we promote the love of art and try to inspire you to take your camera and make a short film. It happened in 1997, when the director was working on "Mimic" (1997), his debut film in the States.
Filmustage
APRIL 20, 2023
Regular equipment inspections and servicing can help prevent equipment malfunctions, while comprehensive location scouting during the pre-production phase can pinpoint potential issues and secure a fitting filming site. The film, set during the Vietnam War, experienced a series of challenges that nearly led to its demise.
Filmustage
DECEMBER 7, 2021
He began his career as a B-movie horror director and is now regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation, but also of the history of world cinema. Absolutely everyone, even those far removed from cinema, can name several of Spielberg's films at once, a testament to his great legacy.
Game Errors
APRIL 10, 2023
Inspired by Bruce Lee films Enter the Dragon and Game of Death, Nishiyama began developing this game in late 1986. Further success In 1993, Capcom producer and director Tokuro Fujiwara ordered a remake of his 1989 survival horror game Sweet Home, to his pupil Shinji Mikami. But Capcom isn’t all about Street Fighter and Resident Evil.
Filmustage
JANUARY 10, 2022
It is no mystery that the goal of any film is to make the viewer believe in the fictional world on the screen. Of course, this is not true of documentary films, but believe us, there are genres of documentaries that blur the line between fiction and reality. But we'll talk about that some other time. So how will we make movies in 2022?
Filmustage
JULY 28, 2022
Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us. That's why being able to create the image of your film in pre-production is extremely important. The cinematographer always tries to make the world of the film as natural as possible, so that the viewer does not have to think about how it was shot.
Filmustage
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
This week we continue to tell you about the main and essential camerawork techniques, without which no film can be imagined. As you understand, every scene in a film consists of several or maybe many shots, each of which is meant to move the story of the film. So, let's not talk too much, and get started.
Game Errors
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game is an impressive and terrifying multiplayer experience that pays homage to the original film. The attention to detail in visuals and sound design sets a new standard for horror games. Don’t let your love for horror games become a nightmare if The Texas Chain Saw Massacre won’t launch.
Brand Game Development
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
To develop specifically my art contract, for example, it took my own experiences, and huge amount of research on freelance contracts, common procedures, and industry horror stories to make sure I was covering all the points! As for my contract template, I wrote it myself as I do with all contracts that I need.
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