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‘Caffeine’ Turns to Kickstarter for Second Crowdfunding Attempt

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Looks like ReLive isn’t the only indie horror game that’s looking to take another stab raising money on crowdfunding sites. The creepy, sci-fi horror game Caffeine has also returned after an unsuccessful Indiegogo campaign, only this time developer Dylan Browne is hoping he’ll have better luck on Kickstarter.

The new funding campaign comes with an updated demo — I played its original demo a few months back, you can watch that below, if you like — and a lowered funding goal of $70,000, versus the original campaign’s $80,000. I’m glad it’s not another flexible funding campaign, because when the creator gets the funds they raise, whether or not the goal is reached, there’s really no reason to trust those funds will turn into the game/movie/book/whatever it is the campaign is for.

However, I am a little worried that the goal is still so high. The first campaign raised a little over $3,000, so unless this one sees significantly more support, I don’t see how it’ll achieve its goal. A playable demo certainly helps, and its developer has been consistent in providing updates and footage for fans, plus it’s already raised a little over $1,500 in just a few days, so who knows?

If you’re unfamiliar with the game, Caffeine follows a young boy who awakens alone — sort of — on a caffeine mining station. It’s slated to release on Windows, Linux and Mac, and its impressive visuals are powered by Unreal Engine 4. The game will also come with support for Oculus Rift and controllers, if you’re like me and you don’t consider yourself particularly skilled with a keyboard and mouse.

Unless we’re talking about StarCraft. I will destroy you in that game, bro.

To support Caffeine, head on over to Kickstarter.

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‘The Blob’ and ‘Dream Warriors’ Filmmaker Chuck Russell Has Passed Away at 74

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Chuck Russell with Jamie Campbell Bower behind the scenes of Witchboard

All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.

Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.

Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).

It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”

He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.

TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.

We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.

Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution

 

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