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This ‘Scorn’ Trailer Isn’t for the Squeamish
I could list a myriad reasons why you should care about the upcoming PC horror adventure game Scorn, so we’ll begin with its most striking feature. The eye candy you see here might not seem too alien if you’re familiar with the works of Polish artist Zdzisław Beksiński, a master of gothic and dystopian surrealism, whose style has guided the look of the game’s “nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.”
To think, this game almost didn’t happen. An unsuccessful attempt at crowdfunding didn’t stop Ebb Software, and I’m glad for it. With the help of a private investor, the studio was allowed to continue its development, but not without a cost. The Kickstarter campaign forced them to split Scorn into two parts, with the first coming in 2017.
When its finished, that’s it. “There will be no DLC, expansions or sequels. Ever.”
Scorn is a first-person horror game with a “limited” inventory, no HUD or cinematics, and a “lived in” world comprised of interconnected regions. Like Dark Souls, it’s nonlinear so as to encourage players to explore and learn its rules without the aid of a tutorial. You may want to look around anyway, since “every location contains its own theme (story), puzzles and characters,” says Ebb Software. “Throughout the game you will open up new areas, acquire different skill sets, weapons, various items and try to comprehend the sights presented to you.”
Did I mention Scorn has a weapon that resembles that gun from eXistenZ?
For more on this lovely game, check it out on Steam Greenlight.
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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