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It’s Not a Lake; It’s Art Inspired by ‘Alan Wake’
I’ve featured the work of a variety of artists here on Bloody Disgusting over the years, because most artists could use the exposure, and because sometimes, horror art can even be inspirational. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten the idea for an article or a video after spending some time looking through the galleries of artists like Chris Cold. Seeing what creative people are capable of can be an effective way to motivate oneself to actually make something.
Today, the goal is different. Below you’ll find the works of a handful of artists, as opposed to just one. The theme that ties them all together is the mutual love for Alan Wake these artists share. So while this is still a celebration of horror art, it’s more of a tribute to Remedy’s cult series.
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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