Carpathian Night starring Bela Lugosi (2024)

Carpathian Night is a delightful blend of retro platforming and modern sensibilities, delivering an experience that pays homage to classic Castlevania games while carving its own path. It captivated me from the start, and my only wish is that it had lasted a bit longer. This game brought me back to the joy of childhood gaming, sitting on the floor and exploring secrets with my Dad.

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Friday the 13th: The Game (2017)

Folks who’ve been regularly reading my writing here and at Rue Morgue for a while have learned a few key points about me over the years. I think the 80s was the best decade for horror movies; that Sissy Spacek never got a fair shake as a leading lady; that I’m a Virgo; and that I absolutely love Friday the 13th. Indeed, one of my first pieces for CineDump was a paean to the series—its’ place in popular culture, its’ role as supreme artifact of the Reagan Era, and its’ personal significance to me.

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