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Remember When Snake Plissken Was in a Music Video?
In John Carpenter’s 1996 sequel Escape From L.A., there’s a scene where Kurt Russell’s character Snake Plissken has to make 10 points on a basketball court in 10 seconds. It’s ridiculous, it’s silly, and it feels completely out of place, especially since in the first film, Escape From New York the contest was a fight to the death and not Russell doing his best Michael Jordan impression. Still, the idea of Plissken participating in a violent sport is kinda cool, especially since you know he doesn’t really give a damn about rules and will do whatever it takes to win.
That’s the basis of the video “New Lands” from French electronic duo Justice and director Michael Mann (Collateral, Manhunter). It shows Snake as a member of a team that is playing a sport that mixes baseball, football, roller derby, and whatever else they could fit onto the weird field. Oh, and the opposing team has robots for players who are controlled by greedy CEO types. Snake has to deal with cheaters and violence in order to take his team to victory. Then again, what else is new when it comes to him?
Yes, the video is four years old but I only found out about it while doing some researching on Snake. Plus, it’s only got 1.3 million views, which some videos can accrue in 24 hours, so it’s a very safe bet that many of you haven’t seen it. Check it out below and then tell me in the comments if you defend Escape From L.A. or if you also can’t find many redeeming qualities about it.
We learned a couple weeks back that the band Ice Nine Kills is joining forces with the slasher video game Dead by Daylight, with an Ice Nine Kills Collection inspired by the heavy metal band now available. Along with the collection, a tie-in music video has been unleashed.
Ice Nine Kills enter the fog today with “Play Dead,” a brand-new single and music video created in collaboration with Dead by Daylight. Written for the game’s 10th Anniversary, “Play Dead” brings Ice Nine Kills into one of horror gaming’s most iconic worlds, uniting two genre-obsessed universes built on suspense, survival, mythology, and the thrill of the kill.
The track was created in collaboration with longtime Dead by Daylight composer Michel F. April and arrives alongside the in-game Ice Nine Kills Collection, allowing players to represent the band inside the game’s ever-expanding horror universe with unique DLC.
Stream “Play Dead” here and watch the Ice Nine Kills music video below!
Ice Nine Kills’ brand new music video for “Play Dead” features Devon Sawa (Final Destination, “Chucky”) and Krsy Fox (Terrifier 3), along with the legendary Tony Hawk.
Ice Nine Kills mastermind Spencer Charnas tells us, “Ice Nine Kills has always lived somewhere between menace and mischief. ‘Play Dead,’ our take on Dead by Daylight, is a collision of hooks, horror, and total chaos. As lifelong horror fans, we find it surreal and an absolute honor to have Ice Nine Kills’ music officially tied to Terrifier, Scream, Ready or Not, and now, the iconic survival horror game Dead by Daylight.”
“Collaborating with Dead by Daylight gave us the chance to step into a world that feels deeply aligned with our creative instincts,” Charnas continues. “The game has an incredible legacy, and that chaotic, eerie, immersive energy is something we respect and admire. We wanted the song to feel like a real extension of that universe, not just inspired by it, but genuinely part of it.”
“Dead by Daylight has always been about celebrating horror in all its forms, and Ice Nine Kills shares that same passion for the genre we have,” said Mat Côté, Head of Partnerships for Dead by Daylight. “We’ve always been big fans of their music, and their creativity and deep connection to horror culture made this collab feel incredibly natural. We’re excited for our players to represent the band in-game with the Collection we created together, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience the new Dead by Daylight crossover track the guys cooked up.”
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