20 Hidden Horror Gems Worth Streaming
It’s October. You want to watch horror movies. But you’ve already seen all the popular ones and you want something new.
Luckily, streaming services offer many, many horror options. But unluckily, most of those options are really, really bad.
That’s why every year, I put in the work to watch a truly heroic number of horror movies on streaming services to weed out the good from the bad. The scary from the sorry. The horror from the horrible.
This is an excellent year for horror hidden gems, and I’m very pleased to offer this 2019 list. I guarantee there’s something on here that even hardcore horror fans haven’t seen.
But please note, this 2019 list will only feature hidden gems that have not yet appeared on any of my annual lists. There are plenty of fantastic movies I have featured in previous years (2018, 2017, 2016) that are still up on streamers, like XX, Baskin, and Creep 2. Enjoy and get scared!
Hayden Christensen Visits Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Poses With Youngling
Actor Hayden Christensen, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker in all three prequel Star Wars movies, took the time to visit Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge park this week, taking the time to visit some key sites and pose with a young fan.
The official Star Wars Instagram account captured the experience, starting off with Christensen interacting with a young Star Wars fan as part of the experience at Savi’s Workshop. For $200, fans can build their own lightsaber, but we’re sure Christensen isn’t a part of the usual package.
The 25 Scariest Games of This Generation
With Resident Evil back on track, Shinji Mikami returning to the world of survival horror he helped create, and surprise indie hits like Outlast, the current console generation has been a treat for fans of the dark and dreary. With Halloween approaching, we're looking back at the 25 scariest games of this generation (November 2013–present).
Click through the gallery below or continue scrolling for our full list.
25. Observer
Layers of Fear developer Bloober Team stepped away from its usual psychological horror for Observer, a mind-bender set in a cyberpunk dystopia. The result is a well-realized concoction of mind tricks that will have you slowly questioning the reality of the game world.
Netflix’s The Witcher New Trailer Coming on Halloween
Netflix's The Witcher will be getting a brand-new trailer on Halloween, which just so happens to be tomorrow, October 31.
On Twitter, @WitcherNetflix posted a teaser for tomorrow's full trailer, with the text "Oh little birds with tweets of sorrow, To you we bring some news, For when the rooster crows tomorrow, A trailer shall be viewed."
Oh little birds with tweets of sorrow
To you we bring some news
For when the rooster crows tomorrow
A trailer shall be viewed pic.twitter.com/uuSZlGrUj9
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter Free for November Games with Gold
Another month, another round of free games on Xbox Games With Gold. One of November’s big draws is Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter.
Released in 2002, Jedi Starfighter bridges the gap between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. Set before and during the Battle of Geonosis, Jedi Starfighter tells the tale of Jedi Adi Gallia, who’s tasked with investigating Trade Federation activity in the Karthakk system, all from the seat of the recognizable Jedi starfighter ship.
We loved Jedi Starfighter back when it was released, giving it a 9 out of 10 in our review, despite some recycled gameplay tropes from the earlier Star Wars: Starfighter.
Marvel’s Avengers Gameplay Trailer Highlights Customization, Co-Op and More
Marvel's Avengers newest gameplay trailer is full of new details for Crystal Dynamics' latest game, including Hero Customization and Outfits, Co-Op, story details, and much more.
PlayStation.Blog also revealed information from its chat with Crystal Dynamics' Studio Creative Head, Noah Hughes, and we've broken down everything you need to know below.
Hero Customization and Outfits
As players level up their Super Heroes in Marvel's Avengers, they will be able to purchase new abilities via skill trees that will upgrade each hero's attack power, and the choices in each tree will support multiple different types of build that will suit each player's playstyle.
PS4 Lifetime Sales Rise Above 100 Million
Sony has officially sold and shipped 102.8 million PlayStation 4 units, making it the second best-selling home console of all time.
According to Sony's Q2 FY2019 financial report, the platform holder sold an additional 2.8 million consoles in the last quarter, which, combined with the 100 million sales announced in July, pushes the total up to 102.8 million worldwide.
With these figures, the PS4 has now surpassed Nintendo Wii's 101.6 million and the original PlayStation's 102.5 million totals, but has not yet managed to eclipse the PS2, which maintains its position in the top-selling spot with a staggering 155 million units sold in its lifetime. When adding handheld gaming devices, PlayStation 4 is in fourth spot, closing on the Game Boy/Game Boy Color's 118.69 million units and the Nintendo DS family at 154.02 million.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Reveals Monstrous New Image
Larian Studios, the developer behind the recently announced Baldur’s Gate 3, has revealed a new slice of fresh hell from the forthcoming roleplaying game, depicting one of the tentacle-faced, brain-eating psionicists from the race of interplanar slavers called Ilithids — more commonly known as mind flayers.
Though scant on details, the image below reveals an illithid psionically floating through the darkened hallway of a nautiloid ship.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Breaks Multiple Sales Records
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has earned more than $600 million worldwide and has broken multiple sales records in its first three days of release.
Announced by Activision, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's impressive first three days has earned it the following records;
- It has become the top-selling new premium game release of 2019
- It has now sold more units in its first three days than any other Call of Duty title this console generation
- It had the biggest selling digital opening in Activision history
Death Stranding Launch Trailer Gives You the Best Look at the Story Yet
The launch trailer for Death Stranding has arrived, and it provides the best look at the mysterious game's story that we've had so far. So much so, in fact, it may be a bit spoiler-y.
The huge trailer - eight minutes in length - takes a deeper dive into the premise of Death Stranding, offering a better look at the game's broad cast of characters. But many people online are talking about how this trailer might actually be very spoiler-y. So be warned.