Michael Pementel

Michael Pementel is a pop culture critic at Bloody Disgusting, primarily covering video games and anime. He writes about music for other publications, and is the creator of Bloody Disgusting's "Anime Horrors" column.

Reviews / May 10, 4:18 am

[Review] ‘Life is Strange 2’s ‘Wastelands’ is a Stellar Episode Full of Emotion and Connections
Editorials / May 7, 1:00 pm

The Craft of Fourth Wall Breaking Anxiety in ‘Doki Doki Literature Club!’
Interviews / May 1, 1:30 pm

[Interview] Tom Six Reflects On 10 Years of ‘The Human Centipede’ and Teases Future ‘Centipede’ Projects
Editorials / Apr 26, 3:00 pm

#AlienDay: Six of the Best ‘Alien’ Video Games!
Editorials / Apr 25, 10:30 am

Surreal Nightmares and Existential Madness: David Lynch’s Contributions to the Horror Genre
Editorials / Apr 18, 9:53 am

Five Japanese Survival Horror Games You Need To Check Out
Editorials / Apr 5, 1:44 pm

[Anime Horrors]: The Craft Of Subverting a Genre in ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’
Books / Apr 3, 12:17 pm

[Book Review] ‘The Lady from the Black Lagoon’ Shines an Essential Light on ‘Creature’ Designer Milicent Patrick
Editorials / Mar 11, 5:00 pm

An Over the Top Blood Fest: Reflecting on the Violence and Humor of the Cult Wii Game ‘MadWorld’
Editorials / Mar 6, 2:01 pm

[Anime Horrors] “The Promised Neverland” Is a Journey Full of Suspense
Editorials / Mar 4, 9:00 am

Demon Hunting In Style: Celebrating the Original ‘Devil May Cry’
Editorials / Feb 13, 11:12 am

Arrow Video Presents the Remastering of a J-Horror Classic: Reflecting On ‘Audition’
Reviews / Feb 12, 2:12 pm

[Review] Netflix’s “Kingdom” Makes for a Must-Watch Contribution to the Zombie Genre
Editorials / Feb 5, 1:34 pm

[Anime Horrors] The Madness of Manipulation in ‘Devilman Crybaby’
Editorials / Jan 31, 9:00 am

20 Years Of Nightmares: The Legacy of ‘Silent Hill’
Movies / Jan 26, 10:48 am

[Review] In Netflix’s ‘Polar,’ Stellar Action Loses Out To Dull Story and Characters
Reviews / Jan 25, 6:00 am

[Review] With its Second Episode ‘Life Is Strange 2’ Continues To Find Strength In Brotherly Bonds
Interviews / Jan 23, 9:00 am

[Interview] Toni Kortelahti (98DEMAKE) Discusses Praise, Criticism, the Games Industry, and What’s to Come
TV / Jan 17, 2:49 pm

[Anime Horrors] Ten Anime Horror Shows to Watch in 2019
Editorials / Jan 16, 6:58 am

What a Waste (Land): Looking Back On 15 Years of ‘Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel’
Editorials / Jan 10, 1:00 pm

Connecting The Clues of ‘Death Stranding’
Editorials / Jan 7, 10:45 am

A Timeless Hack And Slash Historical Adventure: Remembering ‘Onimusha: Warlords’
Editorials / Jan 4, 12:30 pm

The Top Horror-based Video Games You Need to Check Out in 2019
Comics / Jan 3, 1:04 pm

[Anime Horrors] Junji Ito Makes a Gothic Classic His Own in ‘Frankenstein’