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The Latest ‘Dead Rising 4’ Trailer Has it All
When jolly old Frank West returns to Willamette, Colorado this December in Dead Rising 4, he’s going to want to slam some ‘nog and snap some selfies. He’ll have plenty time to do both, since all he really needs to do is show up for a Christmas-themed reimagining of the 2006 original.
It surprises me a little bit to write it, but this will be the first full game to feature 4-player co-op. That standalone Dead Rising 3 DLC with the ridiculously long and goofy name also sported the feature so it’s not an “official” first for the series, but don’t fret, we’ll have plenty of shiny new toys to keep ourselves busy when the festivities begin.
I think I understand Capcom’s strategy with Dead Rising 4, and that’s to either do it better, have more of it, or to try and do both, whenever possible. Representing the former is the EXO suit, which can be customized — much like a combo weapon or vehicle — and specially tailored to suit Frank’s needs. The game will also introduce an agile new enemy type that can attack an unsuspecting Frank from above.
Dead Rising 4 is expected on Dec 6 for Windows 10 and Xbox One.
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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