" data-medium-file="https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wp-17581084865905751614719960691146-210x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wp-17581084865905751614719960691146-717x1024.jpg" /> Director Sidharta Tata’s new movie, Ikatan Darah, is back in the frame this week to tease the first set of stills from the upcoming Indonesian action flick. The film is set to make its World Premiere at the twentieth edition of Fantastic Fest on Friday. Bonnie breakout Livi Ciananta stars alongside Derby Romero in the story of a fallen martial arts champ thrust into the latest and biggest fight of her life when thugs emerge to collect a debt owed by her brother, Bilal. The film is the first of two titles being primed for the launchpad of Uwais Pictures, whose chief exec, Iko Uwais (Merantau, The Night Comes For Us) serves as an exec producer. Check out the slides below! The post IKATAN DARAH Slays With A Brutal Set Of Stills Ahead Of Fantastic Fest first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

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Ed Gein returns to life on screen this October, and Netflix promises a season that chills to the bone. Monster: The Ed Gein Story dramatizes the life of the man whose crimes shaped horror cinema. He inspired Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Norman Bates in Psycho, and Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs. But this series goes beyond fiction. It takes us inside the mind of a recluse who lived among corpses and turned bodies into furniture, masks, and trophies. MONSTER: The Ed Gein Story | Official Teaser       Rural Facade and Early Hints The trailer opens with stark black-and-white shots of 1950s Wisconsin. Snow blankets empty fields. Abandoned farms crumble under gray skies. A haunting cover of “It’s a Sin” plays as Charlie Hunnam’s Ed Gein appears. He seems mild, quiet, almost shy. Yet his home hides flickering lights, crucifixes, and secrets far darker than neighbors ever imagined. The Mother’s Grip Then the mother appears. Laurie Metcalf plays Augusta Gein, a woman who ruled her son with fear. She scolds him, belittles him, shapes his obsession. Flashbacks show her voice echoing in his head. “Eddie, you’re a mess,” she spits. His reply chills: […] The post Ed Gein on Netflix: How the Real Killer Inspired Horror’s Scariest Icons appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Kontrabida Academy bursts onto Netflix with a wink, a slap, and a whole lot of eyeliner. This Filipino metacomedy doesn’t just parody soap operas—it storms into the melodramatic mansion, flips the table, and shows us what happens when the doormat finally decides she’s done being stepped on. And yes, you can watch it with an English dub, a Spanish dub, a Portuguese dub, or in the original Filipino with subtitles in multiple languages. Global drama queens, unite. So, What Exactly Is a Kontrabida? In Filipino slang, a kontrabida is the villain. Think the woman in red lipstick, laughing her way through the hero’s heartbreak while plotting her next evil scheme. Soap operas—known locally as teleseryes—rely on them. Without the kontrabida, the heroine would just cry prettily in slow motion forever. And while most shows reward the “kind, long-suffering” girl, this movie dares to ask: why not root for the one who slaps back? Kontrabida Academy, English Trailer Meet Gigi—Soon to Be Gia Barbie Forteza shines as Gigi, a woman who checks every box on the pushover bingo card. At work, her boss ignores her assistant manager title and treats her like a waitress. At home, her shopaholic mother guilts her […] The post Kontrabida Academy: Netflix’s Filipino Comedy That Teaches You How to Be the Villain appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Bye Sweet Carol is a horror game that looks like your childhood Disney nightmares finally got the budget and talent they deserved. A tiny but fearless team in Italy developed it, led by Chris Darryl, the mind behind Remothered, a psychological horror series inspired by Clock Tower. Unlike his previous work, which tried to terrify players in 3D, this game prefers 2D hand-drawn animation. Disney princesses meet existential dread—less tea parties, more “please don’t eat me, Mr. Bunny.” Wrongly Perfect Animation The first thing you notice is how wrongly perfect it looks. The animation flows like melted chocolate, and the backgrounds are cinematic. You could swear you’re watching a Golden Era Disney film… except every cute animal is probably plotting your death. The game scrolls sideways like the original Clock Tower on SNES. Platforming and puzzle elements feel like Cuphead and Forgotten Anne had a grim lovechild. Despite these old-school inspirations, it doesn’t feel retro. It’s modern, polished, and sadistic—like horror finally learned to dress up and still terrify. A Story of Curiosity and Terror The story takes place in early 1900s Britain, during the rise of the feminist movement. Even in a horror game, women were shaking things up […] The post Bye Sweet Carol: A Horror Game Where Disney Dreams Go Horribly, Deliciously Wrong appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The Game Master’s Handbook series will be expanding this October with the release of The Game Master’s Handbook Of Collaborative Campaign Design. Jonah and Tristan Fishel, authors of the best-selling The Game Master’s Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying, are turning their experience and expertise to the art of cooperative storytelling in TTRPGs. If you’ve never attempted it, they tell you what you need to know. GMs who’ve previously weaved their worlds solo will be given the strategies and structure to inspire the other players to assist in creating campaigns. You’ll learn how to collectively plot long-term character arcs, create satisfying conclusions and adapt third-party content. “Whether you’re a GM looking to craft a multi-year epic or a player preparing for your first homebrew setting, this book empowers you to create something truly your own—with your table, not just for it,” says publisher Media Lab Books. “Session 1” Worldbuilding Guide: A collaborative system to create immersive settings with your players before your first session even begins. Step-by-Step Campaign Planning: Learn how to structure plots, introduce narrative arcs, and build momentum, driven by the goals your players are most interested in achieving. Integration Tools: Detailed systems for integrating published adventures and third-party content […] The post The Game Master’s Handbook Of Collaborative Campaign Design Coming Next Month appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

DC #Comics issued a press release for Batman Day 2025, highlighting assorted The post DC Comics Announces Assorted Special Events, Content for Batman Day 2025 first appeared on The World's Finest.

Trading card company Topps has entered a deal with Fanatics Collectibles and Legendary Entertainment to produce a trading card set based on those two recent Dune movies released by WB. The set may be a bit late, but have no fear (because it’s the mind-killer)…it’s almost here. They’re not changing the name…it’s still called 2024 Dune Chrome despite coming out in 2025. Topps says it’s “the first trading card collection from the eight-time Academy Award–winning Dune franchise. From Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment’s blockbuster films, this premium collection showcases iconic movie moments with Chrome technology, elite autograph signers, and chase-worthy inserts.” One of the more unusual things you can get are the SPICE cards, which contain actual spice used on the film sets. The base set will be 90 cards, divided into 65 scenes from Dune: Part One and 35 character cards from Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two. But you can get additional cards featuring things like behind-the-scenes facts and autographs from the actors. Topps has confirmed the penmanship of Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, and Josh Brolin at least. 90-Card Base Set 65 unforgettable scenes from Dune: Part One 35-character cards spanning Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two Low-numbered parallels of top characters […] The post Topps Introduces Dune Collectible Card Set appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Batman #1 has officially sold out through distributors, prompting DC Comics to announce a second printing that will arrive on October 15, 2025. This reprint comes just two weeks after the release of Batman #2 on October 1, keeping momentum strong for the new series. The new printing will feature a recolored logo on Jorge Jiménez’s main cover, a new cardstock variant from Jiménez and Tomeu Morey, and a pair of cardstock and foil variants from Dan Mora. With demand already exceeding expectations, these options give collectors multiple ways to celebrate the start of a bold new Batman era. A New Direction for Batman This run brings Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction together with superstar artist Jorge Jiménez, with Tomeu Morey on colors and Clayton Cowles handling lettering. The creative team has promised a Batman series that is both fresh and classic, highlighted by a redesigned blue-and-gray costume and a modernized Batmobile. The solicitation for Batman #1 teased a new dawn for Gotham City. It sets Batman and Bruce Wayne on a path that will challenge them like never before. Fraction’s sharp storytelling and Jiménez’s high-energy art bring Gotham to life in a way that blends action, drama, and neon-infused […] The post DC Comics Announces Second Printing for Batman #1 with New Variant Covers appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The screening marks the latest stop in the film's journey since its revival and current restoration effort coming in 2026. The post RIVERBEND: Sam Firstenberg’s Long-Lost Action Classic Takes The American Cinematheque In October! first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

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Warner Bros and Legendary have announced an arrangement with Fathom to screen the cult horror classic Trick R Treat, first released in 2007, on big screens around the country this October. If you missed seeing this in theaters….then you’re just like every other human on Earth. Believe it or not, Trick R Treat was NEVER released theatrically. This is the first time. Why? Well, the 2000s were a bad decade for the horror genre. There were bright spots, but what made it to the screen tended to be the weakest sauce possible, relying on jump scares and moldy tricks instead of anything fresh. It was believed that, with ticket sales for horror as low as they were, an anthology movie would be “too quirky” to succeed. So it was released direct to video, and there it found its audience. For those who have never seen the film, here’s what you get: “Trick R Treat weaves together sinister stories set on Halloween night: a high school principal, Dylan Baker (Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3) moonlights as a serial killer; a young virgin’s, Anna Paquin (X-Men franchise) search for the right man turns horrific; “Emma” Leslie Bibb (“The White Lotus”) and her husband […] The post Trick R Treat To Receive Theatrical Rerelease Treat appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The film opens wide in France next month! The post YOROÏ: Catch The Official Trailer For The French-Japanese Fantasy Actioner Bowing In October first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

It’s been over two years since Netflix last tossed us a season of The Witcher, and it didn’t leave things on a confident note. The show had once been one of the brightest shining stars in the streamer’s lineup, but then multiple things happened: fans found the new season lackluster on several levels, the animated spinoffs didn’t gain traction, and most damaging of all, Henry Cavill left the show. The announcement came before the release of Season 3, and Netflix had to run a campaign that said “Yes, Cavill is still the lead” to avoid any dips in ratings (didn’t help). How can you have The Witcher without The Witcher? All depends upon whether replacement Liam Hemsworth can sell the same swagger. With only a month and a half to go before the show returns, the answer couldn’t be held off any longer. Today Netflix released the first public clip of Hemswitcher in action. It’s about a minute of him fighting a wraith. At first he tries swinging his sword, only to realize that’s not effective against a ghost (it perhaps took him a bit too long to realize this). Luckily Hemswitcher DOES know the proper way to dispatch of […] The post Your First Taste Of Liam Hemsworth As The Witcher appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Toxie come home this Fall! The post THE TOXIC AVENGER Announces Digital And Disc, and Double Feature Releases This Fall first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

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In Memoriam: Robert Redford (1936-2025) The post Remembering Robert Redford: A Hollywood Legend and Visionary first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

The movie opens in Thailand on October 23. The post 4 TIGERS Expands The ‘Khun Pan’ Cineverse This October In Thailand. Catch The Trailer! first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

If you’re a fan of creature collector games, have a lot to look forward to with this upcoming double feature! Introducing both the city building Tamer Town, and the Roguelite prequel Path to Tamer Town coming soon! Crazy Goat Games just recently announced not one, but two different games to be released. However, they’re not just related in regards to their developer, as these two games take place in the same universe. These two games are part of the greater Tamer Town world, each having their own approach to exploring the setting. Despite the differences they may have in their gameplay, both hold the same core of creature collecting. From fluffy little critters, to towering rock beasts, there is a wide variety of creatures to choose from. Whether it’s using them to battle, or to build up the best town possible, you gat to gather your own team of creatures to assist you in any way you need! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM BOTH TAMER TOWN AND PATH TO TAMER TOWN Despite these two games being in the same world, both approach it in very different ways. Both have creature collection, and heavily features towns and battling, but how these aspects […] The post Path to Tamer Town – a Roguelite From the Creators of Tamer Town appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Trinity CineAsia will release the film on October 3 The post THE SHADOW’S EDGE: Catch The Trailer For The New Action Thriller Headed To UK Cinemas first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

After a hard fought journey of controversy and struggle, this Kung-Fu-Noir game has finally emerged! Introducing the action packed video game, IMMORTAL: And The Death That Follows! Crafted by the indie studio Mishura Games, IMMORTAL is a stylish action game that pushes you to the limits. Whether it’s through intricate combos, hopping around levels at break-neck speeds, or unleashing ultimate power at the cost of instant death, IMMORTAL has a lot to offer. All of this, packaged in an experience inspired by the Buddhist mythos. Trapped in a prison, you must find your way out and escape while balancing your powers between the destroyer and creator. Along the way, you’ll come across inmates who you ca spare and add to your circle of allies. However, respect can be lost, as your style ranking reflects your abilities, and allies can leave if you don’t meet their expectations. However, what got this game on the map wasn’t the fast paced gameplay, but rather the struggles the developers went through. This is a story of a team of creators pushed to their limits, with only their love of games and creation keeping them afloat. MISHURA GAMES, AND THEIR STRUGGLES The beginning of IMMORTAL’s […] The post Meet IMMORTAL, a Kung-fu-Noir Action Game With a Traumatic Dev Journey appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

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