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The ‘Lakeview Cabin Collection’ Celebrates Cult Cinema
When the Lakeview Cabin Collection released on Steam last spring, it was nowhere near complete. It would take just over a year for developer Roope Tamminen to finish his 2D action game/love letter to the horror film genre, and finish it he has, now that the sixth and final episode is available to everyone. Like the alien Marker from the Dead Space series, the collection has been made whole, and though Tamminen has confirmed that he’ll continue polishing the game through patches, he’s already begun teasing his next project.
“I have a little project simmering that I can’t wait to show you all,” wrote Tamminen in an update on the game’s Steam page. Whatever could it be?
The Lakeview Cabin Collection is a 2D action horror puzzler that’s heavily inspired by horror films of the 70’s and 80’s, and its creator’s love for cult cinema. Its episodic structure means each episode has its own unique themes, features, and way of answering the question that basically the core idea behind the game: What would you do if you found yourself in a slasher film?
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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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