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Netflix is home to a lot of quality horror content. From genre classics to international thrillers that most fans may not have heard of, it’s a platform made for those who want to dive headfirst into some of the most traumatizing content streaming services have to offer. Without further ado, check out our picks for the scariest Netflix movies you can watch right now. It should go without saying that each is best enjoyed with the lights turned off. Scariest Netflix Movies – The Babadook Image courtesy of Entertainment One The Babadook harnesses the emotions of being a parent and transforms all of that into the slender, monstrous figure that gives this film its name. It’s psychological horror with a lot of heart, as a mother must learn to love her mentally ill son lest the movie’s titular creature render both characters brain dead. Persistent dim lighting ensures that a solemn mood broods over viewers as they witness every page turn in Mister Babadook’s … [Read more...] about The Best Netflix Horror Movies for Halloween 2018

With Red Dead Redemption 2 only a couple of weeks away, there’s been no better time to put on a cowboy hat and swing a lasso in the air as you marathon some of the finest western movies that have released so far. Seeing as how Rockstar’s massive upcoming game promises a sprawling open world to explore, the following list of essential films can be used as inspiration for the antics you and your friends will get into while riding across a golden desert terrain or interacting with lawless settlers. Of course, each is worthy of a viewing regardless of whether or not you plan on picking up Red Dead Redemption 2. Indeed, each movie below is noteworthy for its impact on modern cinema and general badassery. Red Dead Redemption 2 Westerns – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Image courtesy of United Artists Nearly every presentational aspect of the Red Dead franchise owes itself to the “Spaghetti Western” legacy that Sergio Leone helped cultivate through … [Read more...] about Every Western You Need to Watch Before You Play Red Dead Redemption 2

The metroidvania genre has been having quite a moment of late. “Metroidvania” may be an irritating word that sends many people into paroxysms of rage, but that doesn’t make it any less useful a word. When someone says “metroidvania,” you know exactly what they mean: A 2D platformer based around exploration and character progression, built in the style of Metroid and the latter-day Castlevania games. The latter-day Castlevania games, of course, were the “true” metroidvanias — that is to say, Castlevania games that borrowed liberally from Metroid’s style. Shockingly enough, it’s been 10 years since the release of the last of these, 2008’s Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. The lead creative mind behind the metroidvania line, Koji Igarashi, will be delivering a spiritual follow-up next year in the form of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night ... but let’s be honest, a decade and change is a long time to go between fixes. … [Read more...] about The 12 best indie metroidvania games

Superheroes are big right now. It’s no wonder why Marvel and Disney decided to jump in on the bandwagon through streaming service Netflix, as the companies have already launched shows for Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, The Punisher, and Jessica Jones. With more on the way possibly starring Loki and Scarlet Witch, the following is a list of viable characters that should join the roster of Marvel superhero shows — the likes of which will undoubtedly grow in number once Disney launches its own streaming service next year. Marvel Superhero Shows – Black Widow Image courtesy of Disney Day by day, it seems that much more likely that Black Widow will be receiving her own standalone movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If plans fall through, however, Disney’s streaming service could pick up the slack with a show dedicated entirely to the character. As most are aware by now, Black Widow has played a pivotal role in every Avengers movie so far, and even … [Read more...] about Marvel Superheroes Shows That We Want to Happen

It’s perhaps fitting that a game with the tagline “nothing is true; everything is permitted” emerged from creative director Patrice Désilets bending the rules. Assassin’s Creed began life as a Prince of Persia game, expanded and reimagined for a new generation of consoles. You might say it even ended up feeling like one, though Désilets’ creative interpretation of Ubisoft’s mandate layered on many additional challenges for the team at Ubisoft Montreal. Today, Assassin’s is one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but back then Assassin’s Creed was something new. Its labyrinthine fiction twisted the modern day with the past, offering a science fiction tale of genetic memory and end-of-the-world conspiracies intertwined with another story of a master assassin coming to realize his own ignorance. Its world was made for unprecedented freedom — your character being able to … [Read more...] about Assassin’s Creed: An oral history