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[Video] Gory Short ‘The Old Man in the Rocking Chair’ Impressively Captures Retro Giallo Aesthetics

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Black gloves, red blood and a bonkers final reveal.

They’re not for everyone, but many horror fans have a particular fondness for the Italian murder-mystery Giallo films of the ’70s and ’80s, which often provided the one thing hardcore fans tend to love above all else: extreme gore sequences. And this throwback tribute, true to classic Giallo, indeed does have a black-gloved killer who spills copious amounts of blood.

Written and directed by Eric Yoder, The Old Man in the Rocking Chair (spotted over on Reddit) faithfully taps into that Giallo aesthetic, mimicking everything from the shot composition to the music most synonymous with the genre. And yes, there are two gory, practical effects-heavy kills in the film, which impressively scratch that Giallo itch.

In the short, dedicated to pioneers Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci and Mario Bava…

A young house keeper of an elderly man in a rocking chair becomes involved in a murderous rampage in an isolated farm house.

If you’re a fan of classic Giallo weirdness, check out The Old Man in the Rocking Chair below!

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Face Your Fears in ‘Don’t Be Afraid 2’, Coming to PC and Consoles [Trailer]

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Eneida Games and Cat-astrophe Games are following up 2020’s horror adventure title Don’t Be Afraid with the sequel, Don’t Be Afraid 2. The developers have released a new gameplay trailer, delving into the details of the sequel.

Don’t Be Afraid 2 sees you once again in the shoes of David, who is 15 years removed from the events of the first game. For years, David tried to pick up the pieces and deal with the damage the events left on him. Unable to keep a job, find a partner, or even handle simple daily tasks, he leads a pitiful life under the watchful eye of his therapist. Unfortunately, David’s past has caught up to him sooner than he expected, resulting in him now reliving the darkest moments of his life. David must now gather clues about his past and solve puzzles left behind by the deranged murderer toying with his life, trying to find a way out of a mansion where the line between dreams and reality is blurred.

As such, Don’t Be Afraid 2 features two unique endings. Will you escape or succumb to your fears? Can you deal with David’s past or will it break you? You’ll have to struggle your way through the horrors that endure in David’s psyche, navigating a series of sinister escape rooms, and uncover the chilling truth behind the nightmares.

“The original Don’t Be Afraid was much loved by a community, brave horror game fans that accepted the frightening challenge ahead of them,” says Krzysztof Szymański, Narrative Director. “Now, we propose an even scarier, and gut-wrenching experience not for the faint of heart. Will you have what it takes to survive? We can’t wait to see you try!”

Don’t Be Afraid 2 is currently in development for PC via Steam, Playstation 5, Xbox Series and the Nintendo Switch.

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