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Educate Yourself in The ABCs of Happiness in Latest “We Happy Few” Trailer
With that August 10 launch date creeping closer, Compulsion have dropped another trailer for their Dystopian nightmare We Happy Few. This one in particular detailing just what happens to someone when they have to be “re-educated” about happiness in Wellington Wells. And yes, that was 1984 and Brave New World hitting you upside the head.
The trailer also takes the opportunity to introduce several characters within the game that you’ll eventually be playing as throughout the course of the story. There’s Arthur, a redactor at the Department of Printing, Recycling and Archives, who goes off of his Joy once he comes across a particular article that shakes him. He soon meets Sally, a scientist and socialite with expertise in chemistry and sneaking who also has her secrets. Lastly there’s Ollie, an ornery veteran soldier who lives in the ruins of a train station outside of town with the rest of the Wastrels (people on the fringes of society after taking a bad batch of Joy).
Things are definitely getting interesting with this reveal of info, which is perfect for those on the fence about getting the game. But come on, you were going to get it, anyay.
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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