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‘DUSK’ Episode Two now Available; Duskmatch Coming Soon
Those who were looking for an awesome throwback to the mid-90s craze of 3D first-person shooters found solace in New Blood Interactive’s DUSK, which had its first episode launch earlier this year. Even our own Jimmy Champane enjoyed it. Well, the second episode for the game (entitled “The Facilities”) is now out for your enjoyment, and it packs the same action as the first.
For those unaware, in DUSK, you take on the role of a nameless treasure hunter (appropriately nicknamed “DuskDude”), who’s heard rumours of hidden riches in the rural town of Dusk, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the town is above a huge network of “Lovecraftian ruins”, that in typical Doom fashion, were planned to be harnessed by government military personnel, but have instead unleashed an unspeakable evil that’s possessed the town’s inhabitants. You get caught, slapped on a meathook, and must now escape the town.
Backed by an awesome soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult (who also did the soundtrack for the 2013 remake of Rise of the Triad, and remade the original Doom soundtrack), this is easily something for those who grew up on Quake, Blood, and the scores of “me-too” FPS games that made PC gaming awesome in the mid 90s. The third as yet untitled episode is due in 2018, and will also include a multiplayer component that again harkens back to deathmatches of old (which you can see below).
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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