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[E3 2014] ‘Dying Light’ Isn’t About Zombies, It’s About Movement
Since its reveal last June, Techland’s open-world zombie survival game Dying Light has often been compared to the developer’s previous game, Dead Island. The comparison is an easy one to make, seeing as they each share very similar themes — a post-apocalyptic setting, big open-world, weapon crafting, zombies, etc. — but that’s not how Techland sees it.
Destructoid had the chance to briefly chat with Dying Light producer Tymon Smektala about their next game. According to Smektala, Dying Light is less about the ravenous undead and more about movement. This is a reference to the game’s freerunning system, which is arguably the feature that most sets it apart from Techland’s previous work.
Techland has nothing to do with the Dead Island sequel that was announced on Monday. This was purposeful, as the game the studio wanted to make wasn’t the right fit for the series.
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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