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It can often be difficult sifting through the abundant Game Pass catalog. With its active rotation of both heavy-hitting triple-a and indie games, there are always titles competing to get your attention and build value for the service. Some titles of note were developed by Obsidian Enertainment, which, after being acquired by Microsoft in 2018, has seen many of its classic RPGs hit Game Pass. With Avowed, its first RPG in almost five years, launching in February, now is a perfect time to play the two-game franchise that created its setting, Pillars of Eternity.

These two games are emblematic of the age-old Infinity engine CRPGs such as Planescape: Torment and Baldurs Gate 1 and 2. CRPGs are an older style of the broader RPG genre, being heavily based upon old tabletop RPG systems, such as Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder, and often featuring real-time combat and immersive stories and worlds. Both Pillars of...

Celebrating 22 years of fear, House of Torment is back and never misses a beat. This legendary haunted house has earned its place as a premier destination for horror enthusiasts, and this year’s new themes do not disappoint.

Highlights for this year’s event include:

The Arrival: At Site 505 in Austin, TX, Hades Corporation’s rescue team finds an abandoned facility and a terrifying new reality. The corridors reveal the missing team grotesquely fused with insectoid features, hinting at a hive-like existence. Security footage shows an alien entity overwhelming the station and using its inhabitants to expand the hive. Amidst the twisted metal and flesh of these genetic alterations, trust disintegrates, blurring the line between friend and foe, and mutating the very concept of humanity.

Torment ’99: In 1999, in the quiet town of Blackthorn Falls, two video store clerks discover an ancient amulet hidden in a VHS case. The amulet awakens Dracula,...

Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers for Monday, August 5 suggest some explosive moments in the land of Genoa City to kick off a new week.

Next On Young and the Restless

Someone continues to be haunted by their past, while a father unleashes his wrath, and someone snitches to their employer. What kind of drama is set to unravel on Monday? Time to find out!

Cameron Kirsten Continues To Torment Sharon Newman

Y&r spoilers for Monday, August 5 note fans will see more of Cameron Kirsten (Linden Ashby) as Sharon Newman’s (Sharon Case) hallucination of her stalker continues.

Trending! Y&R Cameron Kirsten Resurrected: A Twist for The Young and the Restless

Faith Newman (Reylynn Caster) will tell her mom about agreeing to attend a concert with Lucy Romalotti (Lily Brooks O’Briant) but will wonder if she should cancel.

After all, she caught Lucy in a lie and also...

Quick Links How To Find The Artificer's Pit In Diablo 4's World Tier IV How To Use The Artificer's Pit

In Diablo 4, players can test their strength in a new dungeon challenge called The Artificer's Pit. You can now become stronger than ever by upgrading your gear pieces to improve their existing affixes, but to do so, you must be prepared to delve deep into this new dungeon crawl. The Artificer's Pit is one of the deadliest challenges in Diablo IV and can truly test the limits of your character's power.

Before Season 4, you could simply hone your gear at the blacksmith five times, boosting each affix by the same amount. Now, however, with the introduction of the Artificer's Pit, players can upgrade their gear up to 12 times, providing additional benefits that could never be achieved. With the addition of this new system, combined with legendary pieces now dropping with Greater Affixes,...

In the endnotes to Walking Dead Deluxe #83, Robert Kirkman revealed the Carl losing his eye was a visual homage to an unforgettable 1990s Spider-Man story. Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard brilliantly recreated Todd McFarlane's stunning image of Kraven, returning from beyond the grave with a chunk of his head missing. McFarlane's 1990 "Torment" storyline is one of the most visually stunning Spider-Man stories, as the artist pushed the comic book medium to its limit with the surrealistic quality of the story's art.

The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman recently revealed that one of the comic series' most intense images was a direct visual homage to one of Todd McFarlane's most stunning Spider-Man stories. Kirkman explained that one image in particular, of a ghostly Kraven the Hunter, had lingered in his mind ever since he read McFarlane's Spider-Man as a kid – and at a pivotal moment in Dead's story,...

The Cannes Film Festival on Thursday added a raft of movies to its lineup ahead of next month’s 75th edition, including three films in the main Competition lineup.

The news comes after festival head Thierry Frémaux last week unveiled the event’s 75th anniversary lineup in Paris.

The new Competition titles include two from women directors — Le Otto Montagne from Charlotte Vandermeersch and Felix Van Groeningen, and Un Petit Frère from Léonor Serraille — giving the lineup a record five women helmers in this year’s field competing for the Palme d’Or.

Here are the new titles:

New to Competition:

Le Otto Montagne

Charlotte Vandermeersch, Felix Van Groeningen

Italy/Belgium

Un Petit FRÈRE

Léonor Serraille

France

Tourment Sur Les ÎLES

Albert Serra

Spain

Added to Cannes Premiere section:

Don Juan

Serge Bozon

France

LA Nuit Du 12

Dominik Moll

France

Chronique D’Une Liaison PASSAGÈRE

Emmanuel Mouret

France

A new...

After its recent festival screenings, Shout! Studios is bringing Witches in the Woods to theaters and VOD on April 24th. We have the official press release, trailer, and poster below:

A tense tale of survival set in a fabled New England forest, Witches in the Woods is a suspenseful chiller about seven college friends whose off-the-grid snowboarding trip takes a turn for the worst when they get lost in the woods after experiencing car trouble. With temperatures falling fast and their nerves on edge, survival instincts take over as the friends turn against each other…and a witch-hunt begins.

Following its world premiere at Frightfest UK, Witches in the Woods opens in select theaters on VOD and On Demand everywhere April 24th, 2020 from Shout! Studios. This claustrophobic psychological thriller is directed by Jordan Barker and stars Hannah Kasulka (Fox’s The Exorcist), Craig Arnold (CBS’s Ransom), Sasha Clements (Majority Rules!

Stars: Kathleen Turner, Judd Nelson, Katrina Bowden, Paz de la Huerta, Corbin Bleu, Boris Kodjoe, Michael Eklund, Niecy Nash, Melanie Scrofano, Martin Donovan, Adam Herschman, Katia Peel | Written by Douglas Aarniokoski, David Loughery | Directed by Douglas Aarniokoski

The Nurse may be in 3D, but that’s not how it was viewed – because if it doesn’t have piranhas, Judge Dredd or murderous miners in it, its really not worth the hassle. In Nurse – which is a much-anticipated thing people wanted to see – a murderous nurse spends her evenings offing adulterous bastard men, like some sort of kinky anti-cheating Punisher. Things get complicated when she befriends newbie colleague Danni (Katrina Bowden), who doesn’t look so kindly upon her man-murdering ways. Melodrama ensues… in 3D!

Part stylish thriller, part steamy European slasher film and all Lionsgate, Nurse takes a strong female cast, promising concept, excellent visuals and frequently clever writing and...

Stars: Robin Dunne, Katharine Isabelle, Stephen McHattie, Peter DaCunha, Amy Forsyth | Written by Michael Foster, Thomas Pound | Directed by Jordan Barker

Newly-weds Sarah and Cory Morgan have decided to take a relaxing holiday with Cory’s 7 year old son Liam to try and smooth over some of the teething problems Liam is having with his new Mum.

Despite the idyllic location of Cory’s isolated and luxurious country house, the family soon realise they have made a mistake in going there when they find that someone has been using the house in their absence. After having a police officer inspect the house and reassure them that there’s nothing to worry about, the couple decide that they will stay, at least for one night. Another big mistake. Their unwanted house guests will soon reveal themselves and the family will find itself caught up in a fight for their lives. What...

The televisual remake of Scream brings in Jamie Travis, Willa FitzGerald and more…

Remaking Scream for TV is an intriguing choice – with terrifying telly sometimes feeling like a thing of the past, it could be really enjoyable if done right.

Today we learnt that the director and cast have now been confirmed for the pilot episode. Behind the camera is Jamie Travis, director of five Faking It episodes and 2012 feature For A Good Time, Call. It’ll be interesting to see what he brings to the show.

Willa Fitzgerald, of Royal Pains and Alpha House, will play Emma – described as “a classic beauty whose life with the in crowd leaves her estranged from childhood best friend Audrey”. This jilted Bff and wannabe filmmaker will be played by Amy Forsyth (who has decent horror chops from Torment and the upcoming A Christmas Horror Story.)

Additionally, Premature’s John Karna has been...

MTV and Dimension TV announced today that Jamie Travis (For a Good Time, Call... and Faking It) will direct the highly anticipated Scream pilot and that it has cast Willa Fitzgerald (Alpha House, Royal Pains), Amy Forsyth (Torment, Reign), John Karna (Premature, The Neighbors), Carlson Young (Key & Peele, Kroll Show) and Amadeus Serafini for key roles in the pilot.

Here's what Susanne Daniels, President of Programming for MTV, had to say about the casting in a statement.

"We are excited to be in business with the formidable Weinstein brothers. Scream is an iconic franchise, and MTV is the perfect network to bring this consistently surprising film to life on television."

Bob Weinstein, Co-Chairman of The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films, had this to say in his statement.

"Scream has been one of our largest and most treasured franchises at Dimension and we are thrilled to embark on the next chapter...

What's your favorite scary movie? If the answer to that question is Scream, then you're no doubt excited about the upcoming MTV series based on the films; and on tap for you today is the latest casting news along with a bummer of a director change. Read on!

Per Variety, Wes Craven will no longer be directing the pilot episode of the series with MTV officially tapping “Faking It” helmer Jamie Travis to take his place. It was originally reported that Craven would be handling directing duties for the pilot, and it's no doubt a disappointment that he's now off the project.

Actors cast in key roles for the reboot of the Wes Craven film franchise about a murder spree among teenagers are Willa Fitzgerald (“Alpha House,” “Royal Pains”), Amy Forsyth (Torment, “Reign”), John Karna (Premature, “The Neighbors”), Carlson Young (“Key and Peele,” “The Kroll Show”), and Amadeus Serafini.

Young...

MTV and Dimension TV are moving forward with the development of a Scream TV series, after first announcing the concept over a year ago. Jamie Travis (For A Good Time Call, Faking It) has been hired to direct the pilot, and a cast of young actors, including Willa Fitzgerald (Alpha House, Royal Pains), Amy Forsyth (Torment, […]

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Director: Jordan Barker. Writers: Michael Foster and Thomas Pound. Cast: Peter DaCunha, Katharine Isabelle and Stephen McHattie. Torment is a film from production company Filmax International. This Spanish company shot and developed this slasher film in 2013. Shot in Canada, Torment is from a fairly new writing crew: Michael Foster and Thomas Pound. Also, this viewer knows director Jordan Barker from his work on the 2006 supernatural thriller The Marsh. And, both The Marsh and Torment are lackluster film events. Torment is overly dark through several scenes. As well, the killers in the film are underdeveloped and uninteresting to follow. Torment is one slasher film that does not stand-out in this crowded sub-genre. The story for Torment, such that it is, begins with the Morgan family. Liam (Peter DaCunha) and Sarah (Katharine Isabelle) are newlyweds and they decide to take their son and step-son out to the woods, for a nice retreat.

It was only a matter of time before Disney jumped into the horror game – Ok, kidding. No, that’s not a deformed Mickey Mouse standing in the fires of Hell, but instead one of the masked menaces found in Jordan Barker’s Torment. Blending elements of “torture porn” and slasher mainstays, this should-be nightmare does little to separate itself from the pack besides decapitating some larger-than-life stuffed animals so that the film’s villains can wear unique masks. All the major influences can be felt, from The Strangers to You’re Next, but writers Thomas Pound and Michael Foster fail to strike their own unique brand of Canadian terror. Maybe our neighbors to the North haven’t been overexposed to every genre trope in horror’s unwritten rulebook, but such normalcy doesn’t cut it around these parts without embellishments or aiding characteristics – especially when a script glosses over the most interesting dynamics available.

Jordan Barker (The Marsh) toured a few film festivals in 2013. In 2014, the film is getting set to release on DVD and Video-on-demand formats, through Phase 4 Films. The film was shot in Canada and this title hosts several Canadian actors: Katharine Isabelle (American Mary), Stephen McHattie (Pontypool) and Peter Dacunha. Fans of slasher films can preview an exclusive clip for Torment here! In the story, a newlywed couple heads out into the country for some downtime. They take Cory's (Robin Dunne) young son, Liam, along with them. But, this trio finds some unexpected company in cottage country. Soon, Liam is missing and a strange cult-like family is stalking both Cory and Sarah (Isabelle). Will anyone survive this night of terror? The latest clip for the film introduces one of the film's primary antagonists. This villain has already tied up a policeman. As well, this killer explodes a police car as...

The Canadian thriller/Horror film Torment was directed by Jordan Barker. With a title like this you would expect a lot of horrific torture going down but Baker was more interested in showing us some psychological torment. The movie made its world premiere on October 11, 2013 at the Screamfest Horror Film Festival. It stars Katharine Isabelle as a woman who must try to save her step son from an insane family. The flick will be heading to VOD in Ju…...

As far as modern day scream queens go, Ginger Snaps/Freddy vs. Jason star Katharine Isabelle is right up there at the top of the list, most recently making an impression on NBC's "Hannibal." Up next, she finds herself the victim of a horrifying home invasion in Torment, which has just been dated for Stateside release.

After playing at last October's Screamfest Horror Film Festival, Torment has been acquired by Phase 4 Films and will be given a VOD release on June 10th. Check out the creepy trailer below, which makes this one look like a home invasion flick worth being excited about!

Directed by Jordan Baker, the flick also stars Stephen McHattie, Robin Dunne (“Sanctuary”) and Peter DaCunha (Haunter).

Synopsis

When a family arrives at their remote cabin for a quiet getaway, they find their home vandalized, as the arrival of four psychotic intruders sets the stage for a harrowing life-or-death struggle.

The home invasion thriller Torment is making its way to VOD on June 10th from Phase 4 Films. This is the film, starring Kathrine Isabelle, that I discussed a bit about last November on Killer Pov right here. Directed by Jordan Barker (The Marsh, My Brother’s Keeper), and co-starring Robin Dunne and Stephen McHattie, the film concerns newlyweds Cory and Sarah Morgan take Cory’s 7-year old son Liam up to the country to their remote cabin for a quiet getaway and some much needed family time.

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Stars: Robin Dunne, Katharine Isabelle, Stephen McHattie, Peter DaCunha, Amy Forsyth | Written by Michael Foster, Thomas Pound | Directed by Jordan Barker

There’s always one film at any Frightfest that feels as formulaic and cliched as your typical Hollywood horror. In the case of this years Glasgow Frightfest it was Torment. A home invasion horror that sees newlyweds Cory and Sarah Morgan head to the country for some much-needed family time where they hope Liam, Cory’s struggling 7-year-old son from his previous marriage, will learn to accept his stepmother. But arriving at their home they discover someone has been living there while they were away. After speaking with the Sheriff they assume the intruders have moved on, however when Liam disappears they discover just how wrong they were. For they must confront a deranged family of killers who have been hiding in the house all along and are now...

As a huge fan of the home invasion sub-genre, I always welcome new additions with open arms. Especially when they feature killers with Mickey Mouse ears. Read on for details about Torment!

Variety reports that Vertical Entertainment has inked a deal for the U.S. rights to the holiday home invasion film, which screens this week at Berlin's Entertainment Film Market.

Directed by Jordan Baker, the flick stars Robin Dunne (“Sanctuary”), Katharine Isabelle (American Mary, Ginger Snaps) and Peter DaCunha (Haunter) as the members of an ill-fated family who fall prey to a cult of sadistic madmen at their isolated country house.

Borga Dorter produces alongside Baker.

Vertical will release Torment in U.S. cinemas early this summer.

Synopsis

Newlyweds Sarah and Cory Morgan have decided to take a relaxing holiday with Cory’s seven-year-old son, Liam, to try to smooth over some of the teething problems Liam is having with his new mom.

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for Zombie, Indiana, a Circus of the Dead teaser trailer, news on the line-up for FearFest Glasgow, an Escaping the Dead trailer, the trailer for Bb, and much more:

Zombie, Indiana Release Details: “The newest novel in Scott Kenemore’s bestselling series, Zombie, Indiana is the tale of a harrowing undead attack on the heartland of America. From the highest echelons of state government—to the gritty world of an eastside narcotics detective—to the elite folds of the state’s most-expensive prep school—this novel explores the impact of an invading zombie horde on a trio of Hoosier protagonists… each of whom has some dark secrets to keep.

Indiana governor Hank Burleson has spent eight years cutting social services, castrating the unions (not literally…yet), and chipping...

Film4 FrightFest Glasgow 2014 has today announced a 4(!) day event to include eight World, European and UK premieres, Ti West special event and Sunday repeat screenings in the festivals biggest programme ever. From Thursday February 27th to Sunday March 2nd, the UK’s favourite horror fantasy festival returns to its second home at the Gft for the 9th year with an impressive slate of the hottest new horror films.

The line-up in full:

Thurs 27 Feb – Gft Screen 2 21:00 In Conversation With Ti West (Special event)

Nobody does nostalgia-brushed spookiness and minimalist horror like independent director Ti West, King of the slow-burn shocker. FrightFest has been there from the very start – our video label released his 2005 debut feature The Roost – and we’ve watched with pride as the Delaware-born quirky talent has grown in global genre stature through The House Of The Devil, The Innkeepers, V/H/S and now his game-changing Eli Roth produced The Sacrament.

Tenth edition of the Glasgow Film Festival to host a record 60 UK premieres; Under the Skin to receive Scottish premiere as closing film.

Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel will receive its UK premiere as the opening film of this year’s Glasgow Film Festival (Gff) on Feb 20.

With the festival celebrating its tenth edition this year, its opening gala recalls their first-ever closing gala, Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, which will also receive a screening during the festival on Glasgow’s Tall Ship.

Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin, which was partly shot in Glasgow and stars Scarlett Johansson as a predatory alien seductress, will receive its Scottish premiere as the closing film on March 2.

Premieres

This year’s edition (supported by Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, EventScotland and Creative Scotland) will feature a record 60 UK premieres, including Michel Gondry’s Mood Indigo; Sandra Nettelbeck’s Mr. Morgan’s [link...

 

With a title like Torment, you're probably expecting some hyper-brutal, bad-ass combination of Saw, Hostel, and that one awesome French slasher flick you can't pronounce... but nope! Aside from a few cool moments of blood-soaked lunacy at the beginning and the end, director Jordan Barker is more interested in some psychological torment. Just a simple "home invasion" story with some pretty cool slasher flick DNA, Torment might be better off called Suspense.   But that's not a title that would entice many horror freaks. Torment it is.   Plot-wise, we've got several threads you probably now by now:   A) A prologue in which a family is hacked up by a lunatic.   B) A young family arrives at their old home to help get over a recent tragedy.   C) After a small amount of legitimately decent character development, point A meets point B in a very unpleasant fashion.   But what Torment lacks in...

Jordan Barker is for sure onto something with his latest flick Torment. After viewing the official trailer (see below) this film really is an attention grabber to say the least. Newlyweds, helplessness, home invasion, missing child, and terror looming everywhere. One cannot help but be a little curious as to what could happen. Have a look for yourself and see what you think. Synopsis: "Newlyweds Sarah and Cory Morgan have decided to take…...

With Jordan Barker’s psychological horror feature Torment set for its world premiere on Friday, October 11, at 7:30pm at the celebrated Screamfest La, read on for our exclusive chat with the director and his star, Katharine Isabelle (American Mary), along with some stills!

Produced by Barker, Borga Dorter and Allan Fung from a script by Michael Foster and Thomas Pound, Torment stars Isabelle, Robin Dunne (of the television series "Sanctuary") and Stephen McHattie (300). The story revolves around newlyweds Cory (Dunne) and Sarah Morgan (Isabelle), who take Cory's seven-year-old son, Liam, to their country home for some much needed family time. When it appears as if Liam has run away, psychological suspense becomes straight-out horror, as Sarah and Cory must now confront a sadistic, cult-like family who have been hiding in the house all along and have taken Liam for themselves.

Speaking with director Barker, whose previous credits include My...

Jordan Baker's Torment is poised to make an appearance Screamfest.  The event kicks off on October 8th with Torment playing on the 11th.

The film stars American Mary and Ginger Snaps' Katharine Isabelle and is written by Michael Foster.

The story concerns Cory Morgan, his wife and their 3 year old daughter Emily who decide to spend a quiet family holiday alone. When Sarah starts seeing strange things around the house, it soon becomes clear that they have some unwanted guests.  Now the family are forced to fight for their lives in what has become a festival of terror of epic proportions.

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This film fan has been waiting for the trailer of Torment for some time now and the wait has been worth it. Torment is a film from Spanish production house Filmax International. The film stars Canadian actors Stephen McHattie (Pontypool), Katharine Isabelle (American Mary) and Robin Dunne. The film was also shot in Canada. The first clip for Torment previews some strange situations. The film's story involves a family vacationing up in an old cabin. Here, Sarah and Cory lose sight of little Liam. Though, Liam has not run away. He has been captured by a prophetic killer, who wears a strange bunny-like mask. Horror fans are encouraged to take a look at this first trailer for Torment below. The clip, while dark, shows all sorts of bizarre goings-ons and Torment offers a good deal of mystery. Release Date: October 11th, 2013 (Limited Theatrical). Director: Jordan Barker. Writers: Michael Foster and Thomas Pound.

Finally we have the first teaser trailer for the new Katharine Isabelle flick entitled Torment from Filmax, and what better way could there be to end the work day and kick off your weekend?

Jordan Barker (The Marsh, Duress) directs. Robin Dunne and Stephen McHattie also star. Look for the film to play October 11th as part of Screamfest La 2013.

Synopsis

Newlyweds Sarah and Cory Morgan have decided to take a relaxing holiday with Cory’s seven-year-old son, Liam, to try to smooth over some of the teething problems Liam is having with his new mom. Despite the idyllic location of Cory’s isolated and luxurious country house, the family members soon realize they have made a mistake by going there. The house brings back too many painful memories of Liam’s deceased mother, and the boy reacts angrily, punishing Sarah for trying to take his mom’s place.

However,...

Tagline: "Welcome to the Family." Filmax International is also developing the slasher film Torment. From director Jordan Barker (Duress), this film is still in production through Gearshift Films. Shooting is taking place in Canada and the film hosts a few Canadian actors. Stephen McHattie (The Tall Man), Katharine Isabelle (American Mary) and Robin Dunne (Cruel Intentions 2) are three participating Canadian actors. Isabelle can be seen in an early still for the film (below) and a strangely hooded killer is seen in the film's early poster (left). The film's story involves a couple, Sarah (Isabelle) and Cory (Dunne), out on holiday, with their young son. Though, someone or something has been staying in their old country house. Now, Liam (Peter DaCunha), the son, is missing. Both Sarah and Cory must fight for their lives against an entity, which has come straight from hell. Pre-production on this slasher film is likely...

Jordan Baker has completed the home invasion thriller Torment, starring American Mary and Ginger Snaps' Katharine Isabelle, for Filmax.

Written by Michael Foster, the film concerns Cory Morgan, his wife and their 3 year old daughter Emily who decide to spend a quiet family holiday alone. When Sarah starts seeing strange things around the house, it soon becomes clear that they have some unwanted guests.  Now the family are forced to fight for their lives in what has become a festival of terror of epic proportions.

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