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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.

I am the obsolete man.
System Shock (2023) - sci-fi horror video game review.

In this remake of the classic 1994 immersive sim, you play as a hacker trapped on a space station that has been taken over by an insane A.I

Frustrating at times, but I loved this, it had me hooked

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System Shock (2023) - Sci-fi Horror Video Game Review (Playstation 5)
As much as I tried back in the day, I just could never get into PC gaming. I have long heard of System Shock , not only one of the first im...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Twilight Zone: Season 2 (1960-61) - horror/sci-fi TV show review.

A lot of classic episodes here, builds on the strength of season 1. Season closer 'The Obsolete Man' felt strangely relevant.

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The Twilight Zone: Season 2 (1960-61) - Horror TV Show Review
In 2020, I brought the Blu-ray box set of classic horror/sci-fi anthology series The Twilight Zone . This well known black and white series...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Super Happy Fun Clown (2025) - horror film review

Clown obsessed woman plans something for Halloween that will make her infamous

A neat slasher with a killer who had depth to them Plenty of varied kills, good bit of escapism
Comes to Bloodstream 01/01

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Super Happy Fun Clown (2025) - Horror Film Review
Once again facing redundancy from a bill paying job, I am reminded why I started this blog. Films in general are all about escapism for the ...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A small news post brings film news for erotic thriller Bight, supernatural faux documentary Man Finds Tape, and dark thriller - Doll of Deceit.

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The Rotting Zombie's News Anthology for Tuesday 16th December 2025
My work decided to pull out all the stops when it came to this years Christmas gift, giving me the wholesome and thoughtful present of redun...
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December 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Onlyfangs (2025) - comedy horror film review.

A group of female vampires find success when they make an online app designed to get willing volunteers for blood sucking.

Well made and enjoyable, if a little overlong in feel. Fun escapism.

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Onlyfangs (2025) - Comedy Horror Film Review
I am an appreciator of puns and play on words and so I thought Onlyfangs was a great name for a movie (I have a box full of elastic bands o...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Hintersommer (2025) by Vlimmer - music album review.

The latest full length from the Berlin based musician brings ten tracks of introspective and enjoyable music.

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Hintersommer (2025) by Vlimmer - Music Album Review
Earlier this year, Vlimmer (one of Berlin based muscian Alexander Donat's many musical monikers) released a five track EP, and now he is bac...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Unboxing (2025) - horror film review

In this Australian horror, streamer begins to regret the decision to purchase a mystery box off the dark web for an unboxing video, soon turns into the worst night of his life

Hard to look away from, nasty stuff!

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Unboxing (2025) - Horror Film Review
I'm starting off on a bit of a self absorbed tangent here, but screw the UK's pathetic Online Safety Act . That bit of Orwellian government ...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A small news post on this depressing Tuesday brings film news for Evil Dead Rise, Snakes on a Plane, and At Death's Door.

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The Rotting Zombie's News Anthology for Tuesday 9th December 2025
After a week off doing posts on here (almost), I'm back and refreshed to once again pick up the mantle of the Rotting Zombie . In personal n...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
BOX (2025) - short comedy action film review.

A man is attacked by a masked assailant wielding a paper bag in this funny and unexpectedly poignant 7 minute martial arts epic.

The short can be seen for free on YouTube.

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BOX (2025) - Short Comedy Action Film Review
I had a week off of my blog last week, partly due to having no urgent screeners to watch for review, and partly just because I felt like it....
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December 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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