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More Horror Icons Done in the Style of ‘Cuphead’
Artist Matthew Hutchinson is back with more horror characters drawn in the style of the award-winning indie platformer Cuphead (which yes, was inspired by cartoons produced by the Fleischer and Walt Disney animation studios in the 1930s). The first time, we got the likes of Jason, Freddy, Leatherface, Pinhead and others. Now Hutchinson brings us the like of Sadako from The Ring (I know one of the commenters on the original story will be pleased), Dracula from Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the Xenomorph, Predator and more. We even get Valak from the upcoming film The Nun!
While not necessarily horror-inspired, Cuphead is harder than hell, and is a damn fine throwback to classic run-and-gun games like Contra and Metal Slug.
Definitely check it out if you have the chance, if not for the challenge, but for the gorgeous art. Meanwhile, also check out Matt’s Instagram page if you’re interested on seeing more of his art.
We have an exclusive first look at A Man in the Woods With an Axe, a blood-soaked, genre-twisting homage to 1980s slasher films.
Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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