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Stories from the dark.

Horror games, movies, discoveries, deep dives, and everything worth keeping on your radar.

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GAMESSeptember 16, 2026

Crystal Lake teases Jason Voorhees’ late-season turn; Peacock premiere Oct 15

Brad Caleb Kane hints that Jason Voorhees will become the slasher later in Crystal Lake’s eight-episode season, which arrives on Peacock October 15.

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GAMESSeptember 16, 2026

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Hands-On at Gamescom 2026 Reveals a Twisted Labyrinth and Genesis Configuration

At Gamescom 2026, Saber Interactive offered a hands-on look at Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, showcasing a new story within the Hellraiser canon, the Genesis Configuration…

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GAMESSeptember 15, 2026

SAW: Genesis Hands-On Preview: Three Accused, One Judge in a 3v1 Horror Experience

Hands-on at Gamescom 2026 reveals SAW: Genesis as a 3v1 puzzle-horror where three Accused face a Judge; Early Access on Steam is planned.

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GAMESSeptember 15, 2026

Hideki Kamiya Suggests Optional ‘Non-Scary’ Mode for Resident Evil to Ease Fear

Veteran developer Hideki Kamiya proposes an optional mode to dial back horror in Resident Evil, aiming to let more players finish the game without altering…

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GAMESSeptember 15, 2026

Until Dawn 2 Teases Choice & Consequence Trailer, PS5 Exclusive in 2027

Until Dawn 2 reveals the 'Choice & Consequence' trailer, highlighting decision-driven horror with a new cast and a PS5-exclusive release planned for January 28, 2027.

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GAMESSeptember 14, 2026

PAX West 2026 round-up: Castlevania nostalgia, Silent Hill exploration, and indie horrors

PAX West 2026 round-up highlights Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall and a broad slate of indie horror from the show floor.

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GAMESSeptember 14, 2026

Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 Remakes Headed to Switch 2 with October Digital Launch and 2027 Physical Release

Capcom’s Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes are coming to Switch 2, with digital versions due in October and physical editions arriving January 29,…

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GAMESSeptember 13, 2026

Perceptum: Spring 2027 Release Window for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Duck Reaction reveals Spring 2027 release window for Perceptum on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a trailer illustrating the timing.

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GAMESSeptember 13, 2026

Dream Daughter Revealed: An Abstract Psychological Horror Set in an Orwellian Dreamscape

Dream Daughter, a first-person exploration and puzzle game from Mikrokozmos Studio, unfolds in an Orwellian dreamscape where reality is shaped by others.

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