Videos
Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘Deep Blue Sea’ Death Was Recreated in Verizon’s Super Bowl Commercial [Video]
It was 22 years ago that Samuel L. Jackson made a hugely memorable appearance in Renny Harlin’s Deep Blue Sea, absolutely devoured by a massive shark right smack dab in the middle of the sort of rousing speech only Jackson can deliver on the big screen. It’s one of the all-time great horror movie jump scares, and it was paid tribute to at the Super Bowl last night.
Jackson lent his likeness to Verizon for their Super Bowl commercial this year, voicing a computer-generated version of himself for an ad promoting Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband and its ultra-low lag. The commercial was geared towards gamers, with Jackson delivering, well, a rousing speech before being absolutely devoured by a massive shark that comes from behind.
Mind you, Deep Blue Sea wasn’t directly addressed by name, but it was a clear homage to Jackson’s role in the 1999 shark attack horror movie. And the real ones damn sure know.
Watch Samuel L. Jackson get eaten by a shark…again…in the commercial below. And stay until the end to see him hanging out *inside* the shark, something we definitely didn’t see in 1999!
Video Games
LKA Delves Deeper Into the Horror of ‘When Sirens Fall Silent’ in New Presentation [Video]
During the Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition, publisher Wired Productions and developer LKA released a three-minute developer presentation for psychological horror game When Sirens Fall Silent, offering players a deeper look into the mystery, characters, and unsettling world of the upcoming psychological thriller.
Following two creative story-based cinematic reveals (which you can watch here and here) that introduced the game’s atmosphere, themes, and central mystery, LKA Founder and Director Luca Dalcò guides viewers further into the world of the forgotten people, revealing more of what awaits players as they uncover the truth behind a series of kidnappings and murders.
From the creators of Martha is Dead, When Sirens Fall Silent casts players as Mila, a policewoman in early 1990s Rome, Italy. Haunted by a past she’s desperate to escape, Mila is thrust into a high-profile case of kidnappings and murders. As the investigation unravels, you must not only save her from herself, but also from being consumed by the violence, mystery and confusion.
Featuring a branching, multi-layered narrative dialogue system, with a huge focus on verbal and emotional interaction, investigation and subsequent choices, players will be faced with difficult real-world topics. LKA aims to “pull no punches” with its story, but also hints at a few surprises along the way.
When Sirens Fall Silent is currently in development for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.