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The Rotting Zombie
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Blogger for therottingzombie.blogspot.com where I review horror films, and the occasional video game, TV show and music album.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 'Fly in a Web' - horror video game review.

About double the length of chapter 1, more of the enjoyable same with an antagonist just as memorable as Huggy Wuggy. Of course, not scary, but had a good time with this.

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Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 'Fly in a Web' (2022-24) - Horror Video Game Review
In a rare break from watching mainly horror films for review, I decided to spend this weekend (at time of typing) exclusively playing horror...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Doom: The Dark Ages (2025) - horror video game review.

Set during a battle between Hell and a medieval sci-fi society, the gameplay here was sublime, but was let down by uninspired level design and a dull as dishwater story.

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Doom: The Dark Ages (2025) - Horror Video Game Review (X-Box Series X)
Oh modern day Doom , what a tangled web you weave. Of course, the original two Doom games are masterpieces; games that hold up as well now ...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
News roundup for Nov brings news for Contrition, The Dark Domain: Mickey-vs-Winnie, Blood Brothers: Life Harvest, Mangled: The Shelbyville Torture Tapes, Massacre at Femur Creek,One More Shot, Good Boy,Dead of Winter and, The House with Laughing Windows

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The Rotting Zombie's Round-up of Horror News for November 2025
I've been off my day job sick with a bad cold for the past few days (at time of typing), so thought I would make an early start on next week...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Bitten (2008) - short horror film review.

This 6 minute short shows the slow transformation of a woman into a zombie.

Somehow managed to outstay its welcome. Decent idea but a bit dull.

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November 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge (2004) - horror video game impressions.

The second in my series of horror games I've abandoned is this very bland PS2 action adventure game. Wanted to stay for the decent music but couldn't force myself.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge (2004) - Horror Video Game Impressions: 'Rotted Meat No.2'
With so many video games to play and so little time it was obvious that some would fall by the wayside and become abandoned by me. For the s...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Job (2025) - short sci-fi film review.

A man discovers the interviewer at his job interview is an all knowing A.I construct.

Different to what I expected, interesting throughout the 16 minute run time.

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The Job (2025) - Short Sci-fi Film Review
It may not be a horror, but short sci-fi film The Job (directed and co-written by Craig Railsback ( Down and Out in Vampire Hills ) was sti...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Plague (2009) - short horror film review.

A refugee recounts how he came to survive an initial zombie outbreak after moving to London.

No surprises to be found, but I loved this regardless. Made me nostalgic of the decade it was made in.

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Plague (2009) - Short Zombie Horror Film Review
The Joseph Avery (who also stars in this) and Matt Simpson (writer of this) co-directed Plague is an example of a low budget short zombie f...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A small news post brings film news for Girl in the Refrigerator, music news with Palindrones, and documentary news with Beware the Demonic.

In 'me' news, I have a stinking cold, fun city but least it isn't Covid.

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The Rotting Zombie's News Anthology for Thursday 20th November 2025
My second post of the evening (at the time of typing) sees me pick a trio of horrifying, terrifying, and possibly informative news stories f...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Jim Haggerty's Unnatural Causes (2025) - horror film review.

This anthology has 3 short films and a wraparound segment. The shorts all dealt with infidelity and had some neat ideas to them. Rough around the edges but this was entertaining.

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Jim Haggerty's Unnatural Causes (2025) - Horror Anthology Film Review
It feels like it has been a while since I last watched an anthology horror film for review, and here at The Rotting Zombie , I sure like ant...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Asteroid Vixens (2025) - comedy sci-fi film review.

A fembot and her floating robot companion are on a mission to abduct all of Earth's most beautiful woman in this amusing but nudity filled movie.

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Asteroid Vixens (2025) - Comedy Sci-fi Film Review
Asteroid Vixens is a comedy sci-fi that according to IMDB was written and directed by Felicity Yeung ( White Slaves of K-Town ). It doesn'...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Zombies and Cigarettes (2009) - short horror film review.

A zombie outbreak in a shopping mall leads to plenty of action in this generic yet entertaining 17 minute Spanish short.

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Zombies and Cigarettes (2009) - Short Zombie Horror Film Review
Again, taken off the Ultimate Zombie Feast DVD I own, this short zombie film - Zombies and Cigarettes comes from Spain, co-directed by Ra...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A small news post brings horror news for The Hallow Ian Horror Hour: Season 1, My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving, and Lechuza.

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The Rotting Zombie's News Anthology for Thursday 13th November 2025
It is only after the fact that I realised that October was quite a hedonistic month for me. A reduced blog output and a missed monthly news ...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Zombeer (2008) - short horror film review.

This Dutch 12 minute film shows a zombie outbreak at a brewery.

Dumb and fun, even if the best parts are in the end credit sequence.

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Zombeer (2008) - Short Zombie Horror Film Review
Whenever I have a week off of work my best friend is always saying I should get a bunch of horror films reviewed to break out in case of eme...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Lighthouse (2025) by Social Youth Cult - music album review.

The debut album from the Newcastle-upon-Tyne post-punk band. Enjoyed it, with nary a bad track to be found.

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The Lighthouse (2025) by Social Youth Cult - Music Album Review
Social Youth Cult are a post-punk band based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the UK. 2nd November saw the release of their debut album titled ' T...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Jacker (1993) - thriller film review.

Police suspect the identity of a car-jacking killer in this very indie and surprisingly competently made movie. The low quality of the sound and picture just added to the vibe.

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Jacker (1993) - Thriller Film Review
Last month in October, I got to review indie crime thriller Jacker 3: Road to Hell . What had interested me about that movie was it was made...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
For God's Sake Wake Her Up (2024) - horror film review

2 girls discover woman in the midst of attack from sleep paralysis causing entity

Well made, some good characters, some aspects of the plot didn't resonate, and a sometimes wordy script, enjoyable

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For God's Sake Wake Her Up (2024) - Horror Film Review
I think that showing the concept of sleep paralysis within the confines of a horror movie has to be hard. The idea itself doesn't lend itsel...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A late news round-up for October brings film news for Scream 7, Borley Rectory: The Awakening, Simon Says, Scarred, Primate, Amityville Chupacabra, Asteroid Vixens, Norm, and Nahualli. Also, the November line-up for Found TV.

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The Rotting Zombie's Round-Up of Horror News for October 2025 (Late Edition)
Ah, turns out my scheduling calendar had missed a week with me, so I've literally only just realised as I type this that I didn't actually r...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Someone Dies! (2024) - comedy sci-fi film review

A manic detective responding to a kidnapper's orders, gains entry to an apartment that contains a time travelling cupboard under the sink

I thought the three main actors were great

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Someone Dies! (2024) - Comedy Sci-fi Film Review
It has taken me a little while to get around to it, but I have finally had a chance to explore the mind-bending comedy sci-fi time travel fi...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 'A Tight Squeeze' (2021-22) - horror video game review

A giant killer toy pursues you in an abandoned toy factory in this short but entertaining first chapter.

Much more of a game than I had expected, not bad at all.

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Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 'A Tight Squeeze' (2021-22) - Horror Video Game Review
My desire to buy so many horror themed skins for video game Fortnite during it's recent ' Fortnitemares ' event at least had a somewhat pos...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Lighthouse (2019) - horror film review

2 men find themselves stranded on the small island their lighthouse is on after a huge storm

Claustrophobic, off-kilter, amazing acting from two icons, and uniquely crafted.Appreciated this more than enjoyed

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The Lighthouse (2019) - Horror Film Review
Oh boy. Due to not sleeping well last night (at the time of typing), I decided to watch a film of my own choosing for review. Seeing that th...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The Black Phone (2021) - horror film review

A boy abducted by a serial killer, discovers a supernatural phone whose callers are previous victims of the killer.

I like Ethan Hawke in anything, so enjoyed this, and loved the 70s vibe.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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The Black Phone (2021) - Horror Film Review
This won't make much sense as I am writing blog posts out of order, but the Scott Derrickson ( Sinister , Hellraiser: Inferno ) directed and...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Dr. Fright's Halloween Nights Presents Horrorfest (2025) - scare maze review.

My third year going to the local scare maze, not many drastic changes but I had a blast, even if it is a tad expensive.

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Dr. Fright's Halloween Nights Presents Horrorfest (2025) - Horror Scare Maze Review
It is the beautiful month of Halloween once again and I find myself returning once again to Dr. Fright's Halloween Nights , this time under ...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Abattoir (2016) - horror film review

A reporter discovers a man has been building a large mansion made entirely out of rooms where people have been murdered

Cool idea, took far too long to get to the great bit,still enjoyed it.Film of 3 distinct parts

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Abattoir (2016) - Horror Film Review
It is one of those glorious weeks where I get to pick a film of my own choosing for review. For today's film I picked out the Darren Lynn Bo...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
My thoughts on this year's Fortnitemares horror event within video game Fortnite.

An effort was made again this year, plus the most amount of new horror themed skins yet, including Terrifier, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Black Phone and Scooby-Doo.

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Fortnitemares 2025 - Thoughts on the Halloween event
It is that time of year again when my favourite game of all time; Fortnite (for better or for worse) becomes spooky. Last year's event was...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM