Edohotep
@edohotep.bsky.social
Senior Writer at Otakunoculture.com, and regular contributing writer for Absolute Underground Magazine (Victoria, BC). Fan of animation, ancient cultures and the paranormal.
Retro chills meet deckbuilding strategy. The Spirit Lift channels 90s horror vibes with haunted hotels, paranormal teens, and card-based survival on PC. 👻🎴 #indiegames #retrogaming #horror
You Have To Be prettysmart To Survive The Spirit Lift In A Haunted Hotel
A retro horror deckbuilder inspired by 90s games and haunted theme park rides, The Spirit Lift blends card-based strategy with paranormal investigation inside a cursed hotel where survival is never guaranteed.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Retro chills meet deckbuilding strategy. The Spirit Lift channels 90s horror vibes with haunted hotels, paranormal teens, and card-based survival on PC. 👻🎴 #indiegames #retrogaming #horror
Back to the Past is a #chinese #timetravel paradox waiting to happen, where destiny and unfinished business isn’t the charm. Instead, it’s a nostalgic thank-you to fans ★★★½ #moviereview #BackToThePast @wellgousa #moviewreview at:
Going ‘Back to the Past’ is No Stormy Ride In This Tribute
A long-awaited follow-up to a beloved TV series, Back to the Past delivers time-travel spectacle, nostalgic fan service, and lingering questions about destiny, even if some ideas feel better suited to a longer format.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Back to the Past is a #chinese #timetravel paradox waiting to happen, where destiny and unfinished business isn’t the charm. Instead, it’s a nostalgic thank-you to fans ★★★½ #moviereview #BackToThePast @wellgousa #moviewreview at:
What’s Next for Light Chaser Animation in 2026?
While international audiences wait, Light Chaser Animation is quietly building a Lord of the Rings-scale adaptation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms alongside a new Water Margin film.
While international audiences wait, Light Chaser Animation is quietly building a Lord of the Rings-scale adaptation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms alongside a new Water Margin film.
What’s Next for Light Chaser Animation in 2026?
While international audiences wait, Light Chaser Animation is quietly building a Lord of the Rings-scale adaptation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms alongside a new Water Margin film.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
What’s Next for Light Chaser Animation in 2026?
While international audiences wait, Light Chaser Animation is quietly building a Lord of the Rings-scale adaptation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms alongside a new Water Margin film.
While international audiences wait, Light Chaser Animation is quietly building a Lord of the Rings-scale adaptation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms alongside a new Water Margin film.
Sundance keeps an online weekend (Jan 29 to Feb 1, 2026), and I’m grateful. Here are 5 geek-leaning picks, from philosophical sci-fi to midnight body horror, plus an AI doc that feels urgent. #Sundance #film
A Geek’s Essential Guide to the Sundance Film Festival 2026
Sundance remains one of the few major festivals still offering a meaningful online component. Here are five geek-friendly picks to watch for, from philosophical sci-fi and midnight body horror to an AI documentary that feels uncomfortably timely.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Tracking the untranslated #HPLovecraft manga gap, what Dark Horse has released from Gou Tanabe so far, and what’s still stuck overseas. Here’s my checklist for #graphicnovel cosmic #horror nerds. #Lovecraft #manga #comics
Gou Tanabe and the Missing Adaptations: 5 Untranslated Lovecraft Manga Still Hiding Out
Along with what "Dreams" are made of, we look at what works of Gou Tanabe are currently out there that are graphic novel adaptations of the Cthulhu mythos. Our focus is on his untranslated Lovecraft manga.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Tracking the untranslated #HPLovecraft manga gap, what Dark Horse has released from Gou Tanabe so far, and what’s still stuck overseas. Here’s my checklist for #graphicnovel cosmic #horror nerds. #Lovecraft #manga #comics
The 2026 @VicFilmFestival has a broad spectrum, including play on #ghost folklore, #grief, #animation and #food in this year's nerd guide to this #yyj event. This year’s lineup offers plenty of curiousities to entice the cineste.
A Nerd’s Guide to the 2026 Victoria Film Festival
The 2026 Victoria Film Festival leans into ghosts, grief, food, memory, and absurdity. From haunted vacuum cleaners to intimate documentaries, this year’s lineup proves smaller festivals still take the biggest creative risks.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The 2026 @VicFilmFestival has a broad spectrum, including play on #ghost folklore, #grief, #animation and #food in this year's nerd guide to this #yyj event. This year’s lineup offers plenty of curiousities to entice the cineste.
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy teaser points to ritual horror, corrupted afterlife myths, and a chilling procedural mystery. Less nostalgia, more reckoning with ancient gods and unfinished deaths. #TheMummy #horrorfilms #traileranaylsis
The Mummy (2026) Trailer Analysis: Ancient Gods, Ritual Horror, and a Corrupted Afterlife
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026) teaser hints at ritual horror, corrupted afterlife myths, and an unsettling procedural mystery rooted in Ancient Egyptian belief. This isn’t a nostalgic revival, but a darker reckoning with gods, death, and what should stay buried.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy teaser points to ritual horror, corrupted afterlife myths, and a chilling procedural mystery. Less nostalgia, more reckoning with ancient gods and unfinished deaths. #TheMummy #horrorfilms #traileranaylsis
Cosmic horror never sleeps. We look at what’s predicted to emerge in #2026 from Boom!, IDW, Top Cow Comics, Dark Horse Comics and indie market! #comics #horror #Lovecraft #supernatural
Cosmic Horror in 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Upcoming H.P. Lovecraft Films, Graphic Novels and More!
In the world of sequential art, Cosmic Horror in 2026 neverf goes out of style. Presented here is a preview of what's currently on shelves and coming soon! Plus a handy checklist for your pull list.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Cosmic horror never sleeps. We look at what’s predicted to emerge in #2026 from Boom!, IDW, Top Cow Comics, Dark Horse Comics and indie market! #comics #horror #Lovecraft #supernatural
Starfleet Academy is Hogwarts in space, which is both praise and warning. Strong cast, big ideas post-Burn, but the teen-drama scaffolding may not be suited for everyone. #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy #review #critique #spoileralert
Starfleet Academy’s Dilemma: Is It Star Trek or Saved by the Bell Set in Space?
Starfleet Academy wants to be a fresh doorway into Star Trek’s far future, but it can’t resist the gravitational pull of school-drama archetypes. The debut episodes hint at big franchise shifts after The Burn, then pile on teen dynamics, shaky lore checks, and a few welcome returns.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Starfleet Academy is Hogwarts in space, which is both praise and warning. Strong cast, big ideas post-Burn, but the teen-drama scaffolding may not be suited for everyone. #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy #review #critique #spoileralert
Tom Felton gives a grounded, regret-heavy performance in Altered, a #Cyberpunk drama wrestling with #Eugenics, disability, and chosen family. Ambitious, uneven, and more curious than essential. @wellgousa #Altered #moviereview at:
Altered Turns Cyberpunk Eugenics Into a Quiet, Uneasy Family Drama
Director Timo Vuorensola trades spectacle for restraint in Altered, a mutant-versus-normal sci-fi drama led by a committed Tom Felton performance that keeps the film emotionally afloat.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Tom Felton gives a grounded, regret-heavy performance in Altered, a #Cyberpunk drama wrestling with #Eugenics, disability, and chosen family. Ambitious, uneven, and more curious than essential. @wellgousa #Altered #moviereview at:
With Amethyst, REIRIE Make a Daring Leap Into the Major-Label Spotlight
REIRIE make their major-label debut with Amethyst, a five-track EP blending guitar rock, emotion, and R&B, out January 28, 2026, alongside a nationwide tour.
REIRIE make their major-label debut with Amethyst, a five-track EP blending guitar rock, emotion, and R&B, out January 28, 2026, alongside a nationwide tour.
With Amethyst, REIRIE Make a Daring Leap Into the Major-Label Spotlight
REIRIE make their major-label debut with Amethyst, a five-track EP blending guitar rock, emotion, and R&B, out January 28, 2026, alongside a nationwide tour.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
With Amethyst, REIRIE Make a Daring Leap Into the Major-Label Spotlight
REIRIE make their major-label debut with Amethyst, a five-track EP blending guitar rock, emotion, and R&B, out January 28, 2026, alongside a nationwide tour.
REIRIE make their major-label debut with Amethyst, a five-track EP blending guitar rock, emotion, and R&B, out January 28, 2026, alongside a nationwide tour.
CES 2026 had a proper geeky streak: LEGO Smart Play (Star Wars first), retro-friendly 8BitDo, Mechagodzilla keycaps, and the questionable AI “character” bases like Buddyo. Fun, but show me the proof. #CES2026 #LEGO #StarWars
What’s Exciting at CES 2026? The Rise of LEGO Smart Play, AI Toys, and Nerd Bait
CES 2026 is a wrap, but a handful of reveals still feel aimed straight at geek culture. From LEGO’s Smart Play tech and its Star Wars debut to AI “character” pedestals and retro-friendly gaming gear, here’s what looked most tempting, and what still needs a healthy dose of skepticism.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Titan Manga continues its strong #horror streak with Ghostly Darkness of Kanata, a thoughtful exploration of why some spirits refuse to move on. Atmospheric, unsettling, and worth revisiting. #manga #ghosts #paranormal @titancomics
Titan Manga’s Ghostly Darkness of Kanata Certainly Knows How to Haunt!
A thoughtful and unsettling look at Ghostly Darkness of Kanata, exploring how its eerie artwork and thematic focus on lingering spirits set it apart from Titan Manga’s growing horror catalogue.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Titan Manga continues its strong #horror streak with Ghostly Darkness of Kanata, a thoughtful exploration of why some spirits refuse to move on. Atmospheric, unsettling, and worth revisiting. #manga #ghosts #paranormal @titancomics
Rumours around Ne Zha 3 arriving in 2026 are getting loud, but the reality is far more patient. Here’s what’s actually confirmed about the trilogy’s finale and the elusive home video status of Ne Zha 2. #animation #NeZha
Where are they now? 2026 Chinese Animation. Looking Back On Enlight’s and Lightchaser’s Schedule and What’s Ahead…
While some of China’s most hyped films from last year don’t have a huge international release, we have the latest observations regarding what’s in store for 2026 Chinese Animation. We’re looking at Ne Zha 2 and 3 along with White Snake Afloat and Curious Tales of a Temple (aka Strange Tales: Lan Ruo Temple)
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January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Rumours around Ne Zha 3 arriving in 2026 are getting loud, but the reality is far more patient. Here’s what’s actually confirmed about the trilogy’s finale and the elusive home video status of Ne Zha 2. #animation #NeZha
Ten animated films, one very stacked year. From alternate-reality sci-fi to underwater Doraemon, cosmic Mario, and a delayed Looney Tunes oddity, here’s what I’m tracking for 2026. #animation #movies #anime
Top Ten Animated Films You Must See in 2026
2026 is stacked with animated films from around the world, from high-concept sci-fi to nostalgic franchise returns. Here are ten releases to watch, sorted by date, and why each one might matter.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Ten animated films, one very stacked year. From alternate-reality sci-fi to underwater Doraemon, cosmic Mario, and a delayed Looney Tunes oddity, here’s what I’m tracking for 2026. #animation #movies #anime
I tried to return to Pandora, but the spark’s gone. Spectacle isn’t the problem, it’s the missing emotional and spiritual weight.. #Avatar #JamesCameron #scifi #fantasy #family To explain why, please check out:
With Avatar Fire and Ash, My Journey with This Franchise Truly Ends
James Cameron can still build spectacle, but the latest return to Pandora in Avatar Fire and Ash expands outward through action rather than deeper into the metaphysical questions that once made Avatar resonate.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I tried to return to Pandora, but the spark’s gone. Spectacle isn’t the problem, it’s the missing emotional and spiritual weight.. #Avatar #JamesCameron #scifi #fantasy #family To explain why, please check out:
Genre Films 2026: The Vintage Tempest’s Must-See Sizzling Summer Blockbuster Picks (Part Two)
From horror revivals to mythic epics and thoughtful sci-fi, genre films 2026 are shaping up to be a strong cinematic year. These are the titles worth paying attention to, not just for spectacle, but for…
From horror revivals to mythic epics and thoughtful sci-fi, genre films 2026 are shaping up to be a strong cinematic year. These are the titles worth paying attention to, not just for spectacle, but for…
Genre Films 2026: The Vintage Tempest’s Must-See Sizzling Summer Blockbuster Picks (Part Two)
From horror revivals to mythic epics and thoughtful sci-fi, genre films 2026 are shaping up to be a strong cinematic year. These are the titles worth paying attention to, not just for spectacle, but for what they suggest about where genre cinema is heading.
otakunoculture.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Genre Films 2026: The Vintage Tempest’s Must-See Sizzling Summer Blockbuster Picks (Part Two)
From horror revivals to mythic epics and thoughtful sci-fi, genre films 2026 are shaping up to be a strong cinematic year. These are the titles worth paying attention to, not just for spectacle, but for…
From horror revivals to mythic epics and thoughtful sci-fi, genre films 2026 are shaping up to be a strong cinematic year. These are the titles worth paying attention to, not just for spectacle, but for…
The Victoria Film Festival 2026 guide is live. 91 features, 39 shorts, immersive art, pop-ups, and special guests take over the city Feb 6–15. Our nerd picks coming soon. #VictoriaFilmFestival #VFF2026
A Quick Look at the 2026 Victoria Film Festival
The 2026 Victoria Film Festival runs Feb 6–15, featuring 91 feature films, 39 shorts, pop-up screenings, immersive art, and special guest appearances across nine venues. The full program is now available online.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The Victoria Film Festival 2026 guide is live. 91 features, 39 shorts, immersive art, pop-ups, and special guests take over the city Feb 6–15. Our nerd picks coming soon. #VictoriaFilmFestival #VFF2026
2026 looks stacked for genre cinema. From horror’s resurgence to myth, sci-fi, and a selective return to superheroes, here are the films I’m genuinely paying attention to this year. #movies #genrefilms
Genre Films 2026: The Vintage Tempest’s Must-See Picks (Part One)
From horror revivals to mythic epics and thoughtful sci-fi, genre films 2026 are shaping up to be a strong cinematic year. These are the titles worth paying attention to, not just for spectacle, but for what they suggest about where genre cinema is heading.
otakunoculture.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
2026 looks stacked for genre cinema. From horror’s resurgence to myth, sci-fi, and a selective return to superheroes, here are the films I’m genuinely paying attention to this year. #movies #genrefilms
Winter anime doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Here are my focused Crunchyroll picks for the season, leaning into dark fantasy, legacy revivals, and quieter supernatural stories worth your time. #anime #Crunchyroll
Top 5 Winter Crunchyroll Picks To Warm Up To In 2026
This Winter Crunchyroll has a good lineup of works, returning and new, to satisfy. Rather than chasing everything, this selection leans into darker fantasy, legacy continuations, and intimate supernatural stories worth the time.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Winter anime doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Here are my focused Crunchyroll picks for the season, leaning into dark fantasy, legacy revivals, and quieter supernatural stories worth your time. #anime #Crunchyroll
All You Need Is Kill returns, and this time it feels like the story as it was meant to be. Studio 4°C brings the time-loop war nightmare back with style, and those creature designs, aye, they’re giving #StrangerThings vibes.
Don’t Be Surprised When All You Need Is Kill… and Hope It Doesn’t Lead to Stranger Things
A new animated take on All You Need Is Kill finally brings the time-loop war story back to its roots, with Studio 4°C style and a sharper focus than the Hollywood version. The trailer suggests something leaner, stranger, and a little too close to Stranger Things for comfort.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
All You Need Is Kill returns, and this time it feels like the story as it was meant to be. Studio 4°C brings the time-loop war nightmare back with style, and those creature designs, aye, they’re giving #StrangerThings vibes.
Black Jack isn’t a masked romantic or a tragic phantom, he’s a surgeon who cuts for compassion. MediaOCD’s restored OVA set finally presents this classic as a complete, humane portrait. #anime #classicanime #BlackJack
Black Jack Is No Bleak Phantom of the Opera, He Cuts for Compassion
Often mistaken for a cold, enigmatic figure, Black Jack is anything but heartless. This updated OVA release reveals a doctor driven by compassion, challenging rigid medical institutions and reminding us that empathy can matter as much as expertise.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Black Jack isn’t a masked romantic or a tragic phantom, he’s a surgeon who cuts for compassion. MediaOCD’s restored OVA set finally presents this classic as a complete, humane portrait. #anime #classicanime #BlackJack
Where has all the love gone for #genretelevision? Once easy to discover, now hidden behind paywalls and specialty services. Is this the end of the network era? Read on at:
When Genre Television Learned to Think, and Why It’s Quickly Vanishing from the Dial
When Netflix will soon dump all of Star Trek, and traditional networks are broadcasting less genre television than ever, where do audiences go to get their fix?
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January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Where has all the love gone for #genretelevision? Once easy to discover, now hidden behind paywalls and specialty services. Is this the end of the network era? Read on at:
#Ghosts, #possession, #robots and animatronics don’t necessarily go hand in hand. But when Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is teases answers without delivering closure, what else is there?. #Horror="/hashtag/HorrorFilms" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#HorrorFilms #Supernatural #Horror #Blumhouse #moviereview at:
Living in Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’s Strange Space Is….
Haunted animatronics, forgotten trauma, and unresolved revenge drive Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, a sequel more interested in changing the game rather than finish it properly.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
#Ghosts, #possession, #robots and animatronics don’t necessarily go hand in hand. But when Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is teases answers without delivering closure, what else is there?. #Horror="/hashtag/HorrorFilms" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#HorrorFilms #Supernatural #Horror #Blumhouse #moviereview at:
Daisy Ridley leads a quiet, grief-soaked zombie drama in We Bury the Dead. Less Romero, more existential dread, with strong sound design and moral weight beneath the decay. #zombiefilm #moviereview
We Bury The Dead, In Lest We Grieve
A restrained zombie drama led by Daisy Ridley, We Bury the Dead trades splatter for grief, memory, and moral unease, following a woman searching for closure on the edge of a disaster zone where the dead may not be fully gone.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Daisy Ridley leads a quiet, grief-soaked zombie drama in We Bury the Dead. Less Romero, more existential dread, with strong sound design and moral weight beneath the decay. #zombiefilm #moviereview