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‘Forbidden Forgiveness’ Promises sweet Psychological Tension in 2018

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I’m not the only one out there who’s a sucker for psychological horror. How else could a series like Silent Hill be so beloved by fans (despite certain companies’ “directions” with regards to the franchise). Which is probably why developer geekymouse’s upcoming first person effort Forbidden Forgiveness has piqued my interest.

Set for release later this year on PC (with a PlayStation 4 and XBox One release coming later), not much has been revealed about the specifics of the story. What is known that Forbidden Forgiveness will have the player navigating multiple dimensions as they progress through the game, and which they’ll be able to travel between at any time. Depending on what the player does in each dimension will affect the game’s ending, of which there are multiple.

The game will also have a puzzle element to it in addition to combat. In fact, the two will come together at some points. Not only will you be solving a puzzle to, say, open a door, but you’ll also have to use puzzles to beat the enemies themselves. Of course, to up the tension, you’re punished during this “puzzle combat” if you get the wrong solution. There’s also the option to run, which brings the tension up higher.

Right now, all we have is the teaser, which does offer a glimpse into the potential the game has with playing with tension, and messing with the player’s head. Hopefully we get more info on the game later on in the year.

Writer/Artist/Gamer from the Great White North. I try not to be boring.

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“Bite Size Short: Her House of Horrors” Announce Short Grant Program!

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Her House of Horrors, the horror division of Independent Production House WOMXNOGRAPHY, has launched its Bite Size Short Grant Program, ahead of its film festival Dollhouse of Horror, which will take place in March 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

The Bite Size Short Grant Program awards $2,000 film grants to female-identifying and queer horror filmmakers. Shorts must be able to be made for $2,000, with a minimum runtime of 8 minutes. Submissions are now open on Filmfreeway, and are being judged by a panel of horror lovers and content creators.

The 2024 Bite Size Short Grant Program judge lineup is as follows:

“James H. Carter II- A documentary director, film producer, podcaster, marketing specialist, and writer. James is the founder and co-owner of Creepy Kingdom. Creepy Kingdom was founded in 2011 and is a multimedia website, and production studio specializing in creepy content. Their primary focus lies at the intersection of childlike fantasy and the macabre, covering horror films, theme parks, haunts, and much more. Beyond their extensive media coverage, Creepy Kingdom hosts events, offers original merchandise, and engages in film production under the Creepy Kingdom Studios brand producing original films like “Foolish Mortals”, exploring Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” fan culture, and “Georgie”, featuring Tony Dakota from the original “It” miniseries.

“In addition to founding Creepy Kingdom, James has won awards for his documentary work, including the award-winning “Foolish Mortals,” which has earned him recognition. He has been featured on Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween special.

“Ashleeta Beauchamp is the editor-in-chief of Peek-A-Boo! Magazine, a cheeky horror magazine created to uplift marginalized writers, artists, models and other creators within the horror community. She also runs The Halloween Coalition, a community group to provide support and marketing for horror and Halloween events around the Southern California area.

“Titeanya Rodríguez is a multi-hyphenate creative, and the founder and owner of HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, home of DOLLHOUSE OF HORROR and the horror division of WOMXNOGRAPHY. As a fellow storyteller and a self-proclaimed artivist, Titeanya’s mission is to create opportunities for women of color and queer women, across film, tv, sports, music, and beyond. She is also the creator of the BITE SIZE SHORT grant program.”

Winners will have a one-night theatrical screening at Regal Cinemas. Submissions Close April 8 at Midnight. Winners will be announced on May 27, 2024. Shorts must be shot and through post-production by June 30, 2024. The screening will take place on July 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, CA.

WOMXNOGRAPHY, HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, and Rodriguez are represented by Azhar PR, Granderson Des Rochers, and Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir.

To submit your short to the Bite Size Short Grant Program, go to the FilmFreeway link here.

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