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Romero’s ‘SIGIL’ to be Finally Released May 31
After several delays, old-school (and new-school) DOOM fans will finally *knock on wood* get their chance to play Romero’s spiritual successor, SIGIL, this Friday.
Romero confirmed the news on his Romero Games site, which should be a relief to not only those who have waited for the game, but also for those who have been waiting since the beginning of the year for the physical edition set by Limited Run Games.
On top of all that, Romero has given a little interview on his website, saying how no one knew that DOOM would have had the impact that it did 25 years later. “Aside from the impact it had on what would become the FPS genre, I believe the most important legacy of DOOM is its community, the people who have kept it alive for 25 years through the creation of mods and tools.”
He’s not wrong. Given the likes of Brutal DOOM, the numerous total conversions and some of the weirdest things you’ll ever play, DOOM has undeniably stood the test of time. Get ready to rip and tear again this Friday.
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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