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It is officially the case that everyone loves gaming now. Everyone loves horror too – well everyone around here anyway. Even allowing for the fact that fright-filled fun is a bit more of a ‘marmite’ […]

The fast-paced, action-packed nature of casinos makes them a perfect backdrop for many movies on the small and big screen. Fans of the cinema will likely recall gambling plots in various comedy movies, such as The […]

Sometimes you’re in the mood for a scare but don’t have hours on end to devote to a proper gaming session. So many spooky games are set out to be marathons and there’s always going […]

We’ll call it: A Nightmare On Elm Street is the most iconic horror film of all time. We’re confident in that opinion for two reasons. One, everyone not only recognises Freddie Kreuger; they’re terrified of […]

Where will the ball land when the roulette wheel stops spinning? Whose poker face is hiding that they are holding a royal flush? Casinos are known to be places where suspense and mystery go hand […]

The world of horror is filled with fantastic adaptations, whether from books, folklore, TV shows, or games. Movie makers seem to have a knack for taking existing stories and transmuting them from one medium to another, […]

There are a great many horror stars out there who are fully deserving of their praise in the genre. The likes of Max von Sydow, Vincent Price, Tony Todd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Robert Englund, Keith […]

In the world of horror, casinos take on a whole new meaning. They’re not just places where people go to have fun by placing bets on card games; they’re also sites where malevolent forces lurk […]

You may be surprised at the amount of bad food there is out there. We’re not talking about food past its use by date, or those with a green and white furry tinge, but food-based […]

Hollywood has always been a place where people spend money extravagantly. Whether it’s on costumes, set design, or the salaries of the biggest movie stars in the world, studios are always looking to make their […]

The recent release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has divided opinion, with some viewers complaining about the film’s use of blood and gore. However, others are delighted to see the superhero genre delve into […]

Zack Snyder, the director who in recent years is most famous for his efforts in the superhero genre with the likes of Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, has […]

The xenomorph in Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic Alien proved to be one of the most difficult enemies to defeat in cinema history. Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley may have ejected one specimen into space at the end […]

When it comes to horror movies, sport isn’t the first thing that pops into your mind. However, directors are sometimes brave enough to explore new boundaries and find new ways of scaring people. Sports movies, […]