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More Terrifying Moments in Non-Horror Video Games

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Red Stewart presents frightening moments in non-horror video games 2.0…. The horror, the horror! Oh, we’re (not) just quoting Apocalypse Now – we’re talking about the genre itself! Horror has seeped into everything, whether it’s action, comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, drama. And it doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. The reality is video games are […]

Video Game Creeps Who’ll Make Your Skin Crawl!

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Red Stewart presents five skin-crawling creeps in video games… Why oh why do storytellers do this? Why do they feel the need to drop spiders down our backs (metaphorically) through having us face a genuinely disturbing character? We get that video games are less-restricted than movies in many respects, but does that really justify throwing […]

Why is Antebellum So Hated? | Video Review

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Antebellum, 2020. Written and Directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz. Starring Janelle Monáe, Robert Aramayo, Kiersey Clemons, Jack Huston, Gabourey Sidibe, Eric Lange, Marque Richardson, Lily Cowles, Grace Junot, T.C. Matherne, Tongayi Chirisa, Devyn A. Tyler, Choppy Guillotte, Betsy Borrego, and Jena Malone. Antebellum is one of the most controversial horror films of the year. […]

The Happiest Plot Twists in Video Games

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Red Stewart presents heartwarming moments in video games… Plot twists are typically designed to shock people into sadness. You are seeing something that has now completely changed your perspective on the prior narrative, turning it into a hodgepodge of existential demise. Or does it have to be so? Sometimes plot twists are used for the […]

The Devil All The Time – The Bleakest Movie of 2020 | Video Review

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The Devil All The Time, 2020. Directed by Antonio Campos. Starring Tom Holland, Eliza Scanlen, Sebastian Stan, Robert Pattinson, Riley Keough, Jason Clarke, Bill Skarsgård, Haley Bennett, Harry Melling, and Mia Wasikowska. Brutal and bleak, The Devil All The Time is one of the toughest viewings of 2020. From director Antonio Campos, this is a […]

We Really Shouldn’t Laugh, But… Darkly Funny Moments in Video Games

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Red Stewart presents 5 darkly funny moments in video games… Humans are one of the animals to have developed a sense of humor on this planet, and with that humor has come a myriad of comedic genres- you have your typical romcom, slapstick, and blue, all the way to dramedy. And then there’s black humor: […]

Video Review – Rent-A-Pal (2020)

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Rent-A-Pal, 2020. Directed by Jon Stevenson. Starring Brian Landis Folkins, Wil Wheaton, Amy Rutledge, and Kathleen Brady. Our critic EJ Moreno dives into this nostalgic yet terrifying new indie horror movie called Rent-A-Pal. Featuring two standout performances from Wil Wheaton and Brian Landis Folkins, this is the type of horror movie that will stay with […]

The Most Epic Moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Red Stewart presents five epic moments in the MCU… You cannot create a sprawling universe that has thrived for over 10+ years on the big and small screens without coming up with some iconic moments in cinema. Martin Scorsese can say what he wants – the reality is these movies have a lot of effort […]

Underrated Buddy Cop Movies Ripe For Your Lazy Weekend Watch!

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Marvelous Videos presents buddy cop movies for a lazy weekend with a buddy… We all love a good buddy cop movie. From the days of 48 Hrs. to the laughs of Rush Hour, we know how enjoyable these types of movies can be. Strong chemistry between leading men combined with strong comedic timing, sharp direction, and […]

The Most Epic Moments in the DC Extended Universe

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Red Stewart presents the most epic moments in the DCEU… Zack Snyder set the template for epic moments. His skills as a visual artist and cinematographer combined with his view of superheroes as modern-day myths has resulted in some fascinating moments being brought to the big screen in IMAX glory. Whether it’s Henry Cavill’s Superman, […]