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Watch GVMERS’ Latest Documentary On the ‘Silent Hill’ Series
Documentaries on horror films are always cool. Documentaries on horror video games? Now that’s definitely cool. If you follow the GVMERS channel on YouTube, you’re probably familiar with their documentaries, which range from covering series like God of War and S.T.A.L.K.E.R., as well as focusing on the topic of cancelled games (such as Half-Life 2‘s lost episodes).
Their latest documentary covers a series that’s near and dear to many a horror fan’s heart in Silent Hill. From the very beginning of the series, including the two film adaptations, to its rocky decline and eventual burial by Konami, “The Rise and Fall of Silent Hill” covers quite a bit in just a half hour. And, for those who can’t get enough, there’s also that Silent Hill 2 documentary that was included in the European release of the game (which you can view here).
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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