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Hey Capcom, Remaster ‘Dino Crisis’ Already

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When I think of HD remasters of classic video games, Capcom almost immediately comes to mind. They’ve re-released a bunch of their older titles with varying degrees of success, and they’ve gradually been getting better at it. They don’t just have a history of making great video games, they have a legacy, and that legacy was built on the shoulders of a handful of influential games that practically raised some of us.

It’s not surprising that they would want to follow up the crazy successful HD remaster of the beloved Resident Evil remake with even more remasters, but what is surprising is that they plan to get more than one of them out within a year from now.

I’ve gone on and on about how deserving Resident Evil 2 is of a remaster, and it’s only a matter of time before Resident Evil 6 makes its way to the PS4 and Xbox One, so I’d say that series is pretty well-covered at this point. Before a recent Resident Evil gets the remaster treatment, I feel like I need to remind Capcom of another series of theirs that is in desperate need of some love.

Hey Capcom, remember when you still loved Dino Crisis?

That sure was a great series. The first two have enjoyed their status as survival horror classics for some time now, and yet, they’ve somehow managed to go ages with nary a mention of what kind of future they might have. The timing is ideal for the revival of a series that was, with the exception of the third game, universally acclaimed. Plus, seeing this series make a comeback would go a long way in helping me get over Konami’s murder of Silent Hill.

Dinosaurs have never really lost their appeal — if anything, their popularity has only grown over the years and will likely continue to do so with the upcoming release of Jurassic World. This series may even benefit from the scorched earth The Stomping Land left after its long, uneventful run on Steam. That game left a lot of gamers with a bad case of dino blue balls, and Dino Crisis may be the only remedy those poor people can get right now.

So come on, Capcom, give Dino Crisis some love. It’s been away from us for far too long.

Which Spooky Capcom Classic Most Deserves a Remaster?

I made this one multiple choice, because while I’m sure most of you would be up for a Dino Crisis remaster, I doubt it’d rank higher than Resident Evil 2. Also, if you’re feeling extra awesome today, let me know which Capcom game(s) you think is most undeserving of a remaster.

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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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