By Mat Elfring on Feb 08, 2018 10:22 pm
The first teaser for Venom was released recently, and it's not quite what fans expected. Aside from Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) not wearing the symbiote during any part of the video, tonally, it felt more like a horror or thriller than a comic book movie. It's completely unclear whether or not this movie takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Venom is solely a Sony movie, while Spider-Man: Homecoming was a Marvel and Sony collaboration. While the comic book version of Venom has a history directly tied to Spider-Man, the webslinger will not appear in this movie, but that doesn't necessarily mean Peter Parker isn't in it. That may be a bummer for many fans, but the movie is planning on taking a new direction: horror and sci-fi. Venom isn't coming to theaters until October, but the first teaser for the gave its audience a trailer that's mysterious but delivers the horror and sci-fi tone that was originally promised. Here's what we learned.
Eddie Needs Help
The trailer opens up with someone in an MRI machine. We quickly learn it's Eddie Brock. This moment sets the tone. Something is wrong with him, he is in pain, and he needs help. It's a bit of a departure from the comics, as Eddie embraced the Venom symbiote--to get revenge on Spider-Man/Peter Parker--but this opening shot helps ground the movie in reality. It's worth noting that later on in the comics, Eddie was dying of cancer and was turned into Anti-Venom, which healed his body of cancer. There is no way that is happening in this movie.
The San Francisco Treat
There's an establishing shot of the Golden Gate Bridge, which is in San Francisco. While the movie very well could be jumping between cities, it's possible the movie takes place entirely in California, which really separates Venom from Spider-Man, who operates in New York City. You know what other movie took place in San Francisco? Ant-Man. Here's to hoping Sony and Marvel come to terms for a really weird Ant-Man/Venom crossover. Hopefully, Venom doesn't have as many San Francisco establishing shots as The Room.
Eddie's Ex-Wife
Michelle Williams appears in the trailer briefly. She'll be playing Anne Weying ("Ann" in the comics), and the comic book version of her is a successful lawyer who is divorced from Eddie. At one point, Ann gets shot and Eddie separates from the symbiote so it can heal her. That's true love. In the teaser, she's in a hospital, so maybe the two are still married as she tries to help figure out what's wrong with Eddie.
Eddie Shouldn't Be In There
You don't need Secret Wars in order to introduce the Venom symbiote. Eddie finds himself in a laboratory, apparently after hours. The lights are off and only one section is illuminated. Why is he there? That's not apparent from the trailer.
What's The Gooey Stuff?
A tarp is lifted and briefly reveals things that look alien. Maybe an alien was dissected and pieces of it were left on this table. Could the symbiote been attached to another lifeform before bonding with Eddie?
A Crashed Ship
We see a crashed ship for a moment or two, and this is a very important moment in the trailer. This is more than likely where the Venom symbiote came from originally. Is this an alien ship or something Earthly that crashed? In the '90s Spider-Man animated series, Venom came to Earth after astronaut John Jameson--J. Jonah Jameson's son--discovered a rock in space containing the symbiote. While Venom may not use John Jameson, both of these storylines are possible for the film.
Venom DOES Appear In The Trailer
Contrary to what people are saying online, Venom does appear in the trailer. It's just not the form you are familiar with. There is a shot of encapsulated black goo moving around. This is the symbiote known as Venom. What's important about this moment is that the symbiote doesn't bond with Eddie right away. Scientists/the government/the Illuminati know about this creature prior to it finding its host.
The Man Behind Venom's Capture
We briefly see Riz Ahmed portraying the character Dr. Carlton Drake. In the comics, Drake leads the Life Foundation. He is stricken with cancer and trying to find a way to cure himself through the Arachnis Project. He creates a serum, uses it on himself, and ends up turning him into Homo Arachnis, a giant spider-monster. This movie will probably drop the whole spider-monster part and replace it with the symbiote.
Every Trailer Needs A Scene Of The Main Character Running
While it may feel like a throwaway action sequence, this scene may hold importance. It looks like Eddie is running through the halls of the laboratory we saw earlier, and everything around him is exploding. Did Eddie destroy the lab himself or was this an accident? This is probably right after Eddie gets the Venom symbiote.
Someone Has Telekinesis
In the next two shots, Eddie Brock reaches out his hand, and a room with computers gets telekinetically destroyed. The two shots are misleading and misdirection. These shots don't look like they happen in the same room, so does Venom have telekinesis or does someone else have this power? Our guess is that Venom has to take on a super-powered Dr. Drake, who gained abilities while looking for a cure.
Eddie Is Freaking Out
MRIs aren't fun, but they're nothing to freak out about. There's a final shot of Eddie flipping out in an MRI machine. Our guess is that Venom has already bonded with Eddie, and the MRI is causing the symbiote pain, which--in turn--hurts Eddie. In the comics, symbiotes are vulnerable to certain sonic frequencies--like a loud church bell ringing--and heat. An MRI machine uses strong magnetic fields, radio waves, and electrical field gradients to create its imagery. One of these things could affect the symbiote. Let us know what you think of the trailer. Venom comes to theaters in October.
By Chris Pereira on Feb 08, 2018 09:21 pm
Thanks to a variety of factors, Monster Hunter World is likely to be many people's first experience with the franchise. New gear is desirable in any RPG, but it's especially important in Monster Hunter, where your progression is tied not to experience points, but the new armor and weapons you're able to acquire and craft. Much of that gear is unattainable until you've sunk a significant number of hours into the game, honing your skills, taking down challenging enemies, and amassing the necessary resources for crafting. To give you an idea of what kind of armor sets you'll be able to use once you've progressed far enough in the game, we've compiled the gallery above. You'll find images of high-end armor for both your own character (if you're playing a male, as we were), as well as gear for your Palico companion. Monster Hunter World releases on January 26 for Xbox One and PS4, with a PC release to come later in the year. That's notable, as recent entries were limited to 3DS. The additional horsepower has allowed for a game with much larger, more beautiful environments to play in. It also does a better job of introducing newcomers to the flow of playing a Monster Hunter game. You can read more about what to expect in our Monster Hunter World review. Those playing on PS4 will be able to get their hands on some exclusive gear based on Horizon: Zero Dawn. We also know that new Mega Man-themed items are on the way, and if past games are any indications, that won't be the last crossover content that Capcom releases.
By Mat Elfring on Feb 08, 2018 09:19 pm
Surprisingly, a trailer for the Deadpool sequel dropped recently. The upcoming film will be coming to theaters this spring, and fans of the comic book character will finally get to see his counterpart, Cable, on the big screen for the first time. Much like the first movie, Deadpool 2--which is not the official title--will continue its over-the-top and silly sense of humor, which was apparent when we saw the teaser and the recent movie poster. The sequel stars Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and introduces Josh Brolin as Cable. In addition, it adds Zazie Beetz as Domino and features Morena Baccarin, TJ Miller, and Brianna Hildebrand reprising their roles from the first movie. Deadpool 2 will come to theater on May 18. It was originally going to release in June but Fox changed the date and then pushed the upcoming horror X-Men film The New Mutants to 2019. The new trailer for Deadpool 2 is a bit crazy, but here's everything we learned about Deadpool 2.
The Future... It Sucks
The trailers opens with Cable looking at a desolated city. From the exterior scenes, we can see that his story starts in the future. In the comics, Cable--the son of Cyclops and a clone of Jean Grey--was infected with a techno-organic virus by Apocalypse. Because of this, Cable was taken to the future to be saved and raised. As you can assume--because we're talking about comic books--the future sucked.
What's Up With The Teddy Bear?
This may be a bit of a stretch, but the teddy bear could be a clue about Cable's story. In the comics, Hope was the first born mutant after the Decimation storyline. She was about to be killed by the terrorist group The Purifiers, who hate mutants, but she was saved by Cable. He believed Hope would save all of mutantkind, so he became her protector. However, there were others, like Bishop, who traveled back in time to kill Hope, in order to prevent an even worse future from happening. The teddy bear could be Hope's from when she was a little girl. Is this story convoluted and insane? Yes, but a strange and dense plot like this may fit into the world of Deadpool. Considering this story is such a big part of Cable's comic book mythos, there's a good chance it could appear in the movie, especially when the word "Hope" appeared inside the phone booth in the original teaser.
That Green Arm
The first part of the trailer is pretty serious, with Cable saying, "I was born into war. Bred into it. People think they understand pain, but they had no concept of it. What's the most pain you ever felt? Maybe the kind that leaves you more machine than man?" It's like every super-serious trailer we've seen the past few years, but as you'll notice, the CG on Cable's arm isn't completed. Deadpool stops the trailer and says, "It's a metal arm. It's not like we're going to remove a mustache." Take that, Justice League.
This Feels More Like A Deadpool Trailer
Deadpool's trailer takes a drastic turn as the Merc with a Mouth decides to act out the movie using action figures, using Cable to stomp through the streets. "I'm Cable, and I'm from the future, and I like blowing s**t up! Pew pew pew pew." This is the trailer Deadpool fans deserve. Also, there's a 99.9% chance none of this will appear in the movie.
Deadpool Loves Pixar
Deadpool, dressed as Woody from Toy Story, yells, "Reach for the sky." This is Woody's opening line from the movie. Again, this won't be in the movie, but it's pretty awesome.
Deadpool Really Loves Toy Story
Just like Andy in Toy Story, Deadpool writes his name on the bottom of his toy's feet.
Force Field
It's hard to tell from the trailer while it's playing, but if you pause at the right time, you'll notice Cable has a force-field around him while being shot by the DMC guards (more on that later). That's not one of his mutant abilities--although he does have telekinesis. The force-field is just some classic future-tech.
Brick By Brick
There's a brief shot of Deadpool about to smash someone's face with a brick. It looks like Wade Wilson ended up in a mental facility. Is he breaking someone out or is he a patient?
Domino Is Here
We catch a quick glimpse of Zazie Beetz as Domino, and she's about to smash someone's face as well. Once again, this looks to take place in a mental facility.
Negasonic Teenage Warhead--Now With Longer Hair
This is the only shot of Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and she has longer hair. Hopefully, Deadpool makes some more teen angst jokes.
Team Deadpool... X-Force? Is That Shatterstar?
In the image above, there is Domino, Deadpool, and three other people--one of which is played by Terry Crews. We didn't know he was in the movie before, and while every fiber of my being wants him to be playing Bishop, his outfit reminds me of X-Force member Bedlam, a mutant who is skilled in covert ops that can create a bio-electric field around him. Or it could be G.W. Bridge, a former merc who worked with Cable. Based on the quick glance we get, the character between Domino and Deadpool looks like Generation X member Chamber, who shoots energy out of his chest. The person between Deadpool and Crews is too hard to make out, and it almost looks like the person is wearing a helmet that looks a whole lot like Shatterstar's. He was an early member of the X-Force that originated from Mojoworld, which is a whole bizarre thing on its own.
Who Or What Is "DMC?"
A few times during the trailer, Deadpool and Cable can be seen fighting people with "DMC" on their clothing. No, they are not taking about Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC. Expanding upon the Hope theory from earlier, this may be a group that is trying to round up and take down mutants, which was the start of Hope's story. Could DMC stand for "Department of Mutant Control?" Government agencies trying to destroy mutants has been a major part of the X-Men movies. No, Deadpool isn't a mutant, but he sure does hang out with a lot of them.
Breaking The Fourth Wall Returns
Of course, a big part of Deadpool is his ability to talk directly to the viewer. We see Deadpool turn to the camera and say, "That's just lazy writing," after Cable busts into his home and says, "Time's up, you dumb f**k." Apparently, Deadpool 2 will be everything we loved about the first movie, and a whole lot more. Deadpool 2 will come to theaters on May 18.
By Justin Haywald on Feb 08, 2018 07:12 am
Navigating Monster Hunter World's hunting grounds is about more than just knowing how to eviscerate every creature you come across. Sometimes the best strategy is knowing where to start. In each there are a number of different departure points, but only some are made available through the story; the others you have to find and unlock. To help you in that endeavor, we've gathered up the locations and required materials for opening up the game's seven hidden camps. In order to unlock each site, you'll have to find it on the map, which will unlock the delivery request for it back at your resource center. Then, all you have to do is deliver the required materials to gain permanent access to the new area. If you've had trouble tracking down every camp, this is the guide for you. And if you're not sure which areas you have left to unlock the total number of campsites in each area is: - Ancient Forest: 4
- Wildspire Waste: 4
- Rotten Vale: 2
- Coral Highlands: 2
- Elder's Recess: 3
Needless to say, if you're hoping to find all of these spots on your own, consider the following list a spoiler. But if you're looking for additional help in the game, we have a Monster Hunter World beginner's guide here. Or if you're looking for and endgame rundown, here's what the Monster Hunter's late-game has in store.
Ancient Forest: Southwest Camp (1)
Unlocked from the beginning.
Ancient Forest: Northwest Camp (8)
Required materials: Research Points 50 | Iron Ore x 2 | Ancient Bone x1
Ancient Forest: Northeast Camp (11)
Unlocked during story
Ancient Forest: Ancient Forest Camp (17)
Required materials: Research Points: 1,000 | Anjanath Pelt x1 | Monster Bone L x2
Wildspire Waste: Southwest Camp (1)
Unlocked during story.
Wildspire Waste: Central Camp (6)
Required materials: Research Points: 300 | Vespoid Shell x 2 | Monster Bone M x1
Wildspire Waste: Northeast camp (15)
Required materials: Research Points: 800 | Rathian Scale x2 | Monster Bone L x2
Wildspire Waste: Eastern Camp (11)
Unlocked during story.
Coral Highlands: Southern Camp (1)
Unlocked during story.
Coral Highlands: Northeast Camp (12)
Required materials: Research Points: 1,000 | Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide x1 | Monster Bone M x2
Rotten Vale: Southeast Camp (1)
Unlocked during story.
Rotten Vale: Central Camp (11)
Unlocked during story.
Elder's Recess: Southern Camp (1)
Unlocked during story.
Elder's Recess: Eastern Camp (8)
Required materials: Research Points: 750 | Barnos Hide+ x2 | Monster Bone+ x1
Elder's Recess: Northwest Camp (16)
Only available after defeating Nergigante. Required materials: Research Points: 1,200 | Dodogama Hide+ x1 | Wingdrake Hide x2
By Kevin Wong on Feb 08, 2018 04:56 am
When you hear that gong, you know it's about to go down.
On the Raw 25th Anniversary show, the Undertaker returned to the ring--not to fight, but to deliver a cryptic message. He ended his promo with a line that sounded vaguely threatening: "And now on this sacred ground, I declare for all of those who have fallen: It is truly time you rest in peace." What does that mean? We'll find out soon enough, but we can hazard a guess: Despite evidence to the contrary, the Undertaker has not retired. He'll probably fight at WrestleMania 34, and he'll probably face John Cena. Although the Dead Man isn't what he once was--three decades in a brutal industry will do that to you--he still knows how to make a killer entrance. And the Undertaker's entrance, by itself, is nearly worth the price of admission to WrestleMania. It's gone through plenty of iterations over the years, with different special effects, different music, and different outfits. But it's always impressive, and it always sends a chill down our spines. Here are the Top 12 Undertaker Entrances In WWE History.
12: A Vulture Rides Shotgun
Event: WrestleMania IX Opponent(s): Giant Gonzales WrestleMania IX took place in Caesar's Palace, which meant it fell victim to all sorts of kitschy schtick. The wrestlers were brought out like Roman emperors by servants. Vestal virgins fed the wrestlers grapes. Bobby Heenan rode out on a camel. How, exactly, was the Undertaker going to look menacing in the midst of all this decadence? But he managed it, because he's the Undertaker. Servants pulled him to the ring in a chariot, and green smoke billowed about. And best of all, a real, live vulture flapped its wings next to him. The actual match against Giant Gonzales was a disaster. It ended with a DQ (the only DQ in the entire Streak) after Gonzales tried to chloroform his opponent. The Undertaker's entrance was the only positive thing to come out of the entire segment.
11: Batman Descends From The Rafters
Event: Survivor Series (1996) Opponent(s): Mankind The New Generation era was a weird time for the Undertaker. He was always portrayed as one of the most powerful wrestlers on the roster, but he was rarely in contention for a title. Instead, mid-90's Undertaker was continuously placed in "Monster of the Month" storylines. He would be attacked by the latest monster heel, and the Undertaker would have to "kill" him. Lather, rinse, and repeat. But then along came Mankind, and finally, the Undertaker had met his match. This particular entrance is from that era; the Undertaker descended from the ceiling wearing a large pair of bat wings. Unfortunately, due to the tragic Owen Hart accident, these types of stunt entrances have become a thing of the past.
10: Riding A Hearse To A Casket Match
Event: SummerSlam (1992) Opponent(s): Kamala This is pretty understated compared to the other entrances on this list, but it slides into the Top 10 on pure class. First came Paul Bearer, looking ghoulish as ever, holding a golden urn in his hands. Then came a hearse with a wooden casket inside. And then came the Undertaker, riding on the back of the hearse, with his hat covering his eyes. The subsequent match against Kamala, which ended in a DQ, was nothing to write home about. It's easy to forget that The Undertaker wasn't always The Phenom. Early Undertaker matches were a mixed bag; if he didn't have a strong opponent who knew how to sell for him, his performance could fall short of expectations. It wasn't until later in his career--starting in the late 90's--that the Undertaker became a legendary, transcendent performer.
9: The Beginning Of The Biker Era
Event: Judgment Day (2000) Opponent(s): N/A To this day, Biker Undertaker remains a polarizing, controversial gimmick change. After dressing like an undead corpse for a decade, The Undertaker showed up to Judgment Day (2000) dressed as a leather clad biker. It's the closest WWE fans have ever come to seeing the real persona of the performer--Mark Calaway--under the hat. The crowd had a deafening response, especially because WWE never advertised him as a part of the show. The Undertaker held onto this biker gimmick from 2000-2003. By its final year, it had outworn its welcome. Fans clamored for a return to the classic Undertaker. But at the time of this Judgment Day entrance, the fans were just happy to see the man in action.
8: The Day Before The Darkness
Event: Judgment Day (1998) Opponent(s): Kane The most bizarre Undertaker era is the Ministry Era, when the Dead Man started fancying himself as a Satanic cult leader. But even before the Undertaker officially founded the Ministry of Darkness stable, WWE was changing the Undertaker's entrance to make him appear more villainous and intimidating. The pyro team added explosions. The costume dept gave his clothing a more contemporary, leather look. The makeup team added little touches, like drawing a single, black tear on his cheek. This Judgment Day (1998) entrance was the day before the Undertaker founded the Ministry of Darkness on Raw, promising a "plague of evil." The best part of this clip is when the Undertaker lifts his hands at the very end. The house lights explode on, rather than getting gradually brighter. Attitude Era, indeed.
7: Keep Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
Event: WrestleMania XIX Opponent(s): A-Train & Big Show Limp Bizkit now isn't much more than a footnote. But back in 2000, when Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water came out, they were the biggest band in America, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Album charts. And for a good two years, the Undertaker used one of their singles, "Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)," as his opening theme. By 2003, Undertaker had switched his theme to Jim Johnston's "You're Gonna Pay" to coincide with his "Big Evil" heel turn. But WWE revived the "Rollin'" theme for the Undertaker's entrance at WrestleMania XIX. He came out to a massive face reaction, and he biked all the way down the long ramp, with the American flag trailing behind him. It was loud, brash, ridiculous, and fun (especially with the red-capped female dancers), but your tastes may vary.
#6: Entering The Gates To Hell
Event: WrestleMania 28 Opponent(s): Triple H For the last 10-odd years--ever since WWE started marketing The Streak as a prominent part of WrestleMania--the Undertaker's entrance has been reliably epic. Every detail, from the massive flames to the billows of smoke, to the thunder crash when he takes off his hat, is carefully shot and planned beforehand. It would be easy to fill an entire list with just these entrances; they're that good. But there are several standouts among the consistent quality. And one of them was at WrestleMania XXVIII, when the Undertaker fought Triple H in an "End of an Era" match in Hell in a Cell. For his entrance, the Undertaker wore a dramatic cloak with sharp spikes on it, and the production team set off a ring of stadium fireworks at the perfect time. Recently, WWE has been eliminating pyro as a cost-cutting measure. Let's hope that Vince McMahon makes an exception for WrestleMania 34.
#5: The Debut Of The Dead Man
Event: Survivor Series (1990) Opponent(s): The Dream Team There's no better person to announce your debut than the Million Dollar Man himself, Ted Dibiase. Dibiase brought the Undertaker onto his Survivor Series (1990) team as a ringer, and the Dead Man made an immediate impression. This entrance isn't much to look at, effects-wise. But WWE framed it perfectly. The cameraman used a low angle shot to emphasize the Undertaker's size. They cut in multiple shots of wide-eyed, frightened looking children in the audience. And that evening's color commentator, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, had the line of the evening. "Holy cow! Look at the size of that ham hock!"
#4: The Druids Light The Way
Event: WrestleMania XIV Opponent(s): Kane The canon backstory of the Undertaker is a bit hard to parse; it's been retconned and retold several times over the years. But there's always been some hints around Undertaker belonging to a cult. In the early days, for example, the Undertaker's "Creatures of the Night" would sit ringside to intimidate opponents. At WrestleMania XIV, WWE made the cult connection explicit. Two rows of druids walked onto the ramp, bearing flaming torches, to the sounds of "O Fortuna." It was the most elaborate Undertaker entrance to date, and six years later, the greatest Undertaker entrance in WWE history would pay tribute to it. More on that later.
#3: Wading Through A Sea Of Hands
Event: WrestleMania 29 Opponent(s): CM Punk In hindsight, the Undertaker should have retired after WrestleMania XXVIII. There was no way he would ever top the iconic image of him, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H taking their final bow on the entrance ramp. On the other hand, if the Undertaker had retired and never fought CM Punk, we wouldn't get this evocative entrance. Creepy, shadowy hands grabbed at the Undertaker from below, like lost souls begging for mercy and release. The subsequent match was the highlight of WrestleMania 29. Its stakes were raised considerably by Paul Bearer's recent death, which allowed Punk to torment the Dead Man in increasingly morbid, cruel ways.
#2: Undertaker Or Underfaker?
Event: SummerSlam (1994) Opponent(s): The Fake Undertaker At SummerSlam (1994), the real Undertaker (Mark Calaway) fought a fake, Ted Dibiase-endorsed Undertaker (Brian Lee, also known as Chainz) for the right to exist as the sole Dead Man. It was a terrible storyline. It was a terrible match. But it had the second best Undertaker entrance in WWE history, and it wove in the mythology of the Undertaker's urn. Paul Bearer lifted the urn from a casket. When he opened the lid, a massive spotlight shone out from it, illuminating his face. He pointed it all around the arena, and finally, he settled the urn's beacon on the entrance curtain. And that's when the real Undertaker, with his new, iconic, purple gloves, started his march to the ring. There's few wrestlers who could pull this off without getting laughed out of the arena. But in 1994, the Undertaker was more than up to the task.
#1: The Resurrection Of The Dead Man
Event: WrestleMania XX Opponent(s): Kane After watching Biker Undertaker for three years, the fans wanted the old Dead Man back. And at WrestleMania XX, WWE delivered the goods by "resurrecting" the Undertaker to do battle against Kane. The entrance was an amalgamation of all the different Undertaker eras. He had the shirt and gloves from the biker era. He had the hat and coat from the Western era. He had the druids from WrestleMania XIV. And he had Paul Bearer and his urn, which was a massive shock to fans—Bearer hadn't been on WWE programming in years. When the lights went out, his signature "Ohhhhh yesss!" was a burst of nostalgia. Kane, meanwhile, sold the whole entrance beautifully. He freaked out in the ring--"I buried you alive!"--and looked legitimately frightened. Everything in this entrance worked perfectly. It's the greatest Undertaker entrance in WWE history, not only because of its immaculate presentation, but also because of what it meant, contextually, to the WWE fans. The Dead Man was finally back in WWE, and he would never rest in peace.
By Mat Elfring on Feb 08, 2018 04:55 am
In 2016, Syfy debuted a new horror anthology series called Channel Zero. What set the new series apart from others like it was that each season was based on a Creepypasta story. Season 1 adapted "Candle Cove," a story originally about a terrifying TV show for children that never existed. Season 2 was based on of the most famous Creepypasta stories, "No End House." The original story is about a house that subjects those who enter it to increasingly terrifying rooms based on their fears. With Season 3, Channel Zero will be adapting "Search and Rescue Woods," a story about a search and rescue officer who is tasked with finding missing persons in an unnamed forest. What he encounters is horrifying and surreal. The new season, which is called "Butcher's Block," comes to Syfy on Wednesday, February 7 at 10 PM ET. With three seasons under its belt, what could Channel Zero adapt next? We looked through Creepypastas far and wide to find the best stories Channel Zero could adapt next. Note: We're skipping out on "Slender Man," as that character has been adapted enough already.
Jeff The Killer
Probably the second most popular creepypasta behind Slender Man, Jeff The Killer is a story about a serial killer who is on the loose. And much like Slender Man, there have been plenty of stories about him. Essentially, he's a person who has a large, unsettling smile who cut off his eyelids so he never has to sleep, as he had low intelligence and believed his eyelids are what caused him to sleep. In many stories, he whispers, "Just go to sleep," as he kills them.
Sonic.exe
Although the moderators of Creepypasta deleted the story, Sonic.exe lives on. The story follows a gamer who comes across a CD of the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Upon playing it, he realizes that something sinister is going on, as the video game character begins to mess with the player and murder other characters. You can actually play the game based on the story. Obviously, Sega won't be too keen to let its mascot go on a killing spree, but the story of a hacked video game becoming way too real is just too good not to adapt.
The Smiling Man
While this isn't a full, complete story, "The Smiling Man" is odd, creepy, and unsettling. A man who lives in a major city, walks home late at night. He finds he's being followed by a man with a giant grin on his face, looking towards the night's sky. While the narrator escapes unharmed, he's shaken by the experience. Filmmaker Michael Evans created a fantastic adaptation of this story in 2013.
Ted The Caver
Back in 2001, on an Angelfire website, a cave explorer named Ted left a journal about his adventures exploring a cave, complete with pictures detailing how he expanded a hole so he could pass through it. As this story continues--and it's a long read--Ted finds bizarre hieroglyphics and winds coming from nowhere, and he experiences hallucinations. The most unsettling part is that there is no closure to the story; the posts just end after Ted says he's going to the cave one last time with a gun, knife, first aid kit, and a video camera.
Ben Drowned
Continuing with haunted video games, Zetaboards user kafeite came up with the story "Ben Drowned," which mixes writing and gameplay footage of Majora's Mask. In this story, a college student buys what he thinks is Majora's Mask from a garage sale. He finds a previous save file labelled "Ben" on the game and deletes it. Upon playing the game, he finds many NPCs in Clock Town are gone, a creepy Link statue is following him around, and his character keeps randomly burning to death. Much like Sonic.exe, Nintendo wouldn't be into letting Syfy use Link or Majora's Mask for this game. Unlike Sonic.exe, this story is less intense and a bit more put-together. It utilizes a lot of creepy imagery, which Channel Zero could use for its show.
Russian Sleep Experiment
If Channel Zero wants to do a period piece, "Russian Sleep Experiment" should be on its radar. The story follows five people who were kept awake for 15 days with an experimental stimulant gas by Russian researchers. It's a tale of mental and physical torture that's an incredibly engaging read. The tone of the story fits perfectly into the world of Channel Zero and could easily be expanded for a whole season.
Lavender Town Syndrome
Lavender Town Syndrome is a Creepypasta that mixes both video games and the real world. It's a true modern day urban legend. According to the story, when Pokemon Red and Green were released in Japan, kids between the ages of 10-15 were behaving erratically and killing themselves after playing the game. Upon further inspection, it was caused by the haunting music in Lavender Town. Pokemon won't make the final cut for the Syfy series, but if Channel Zero were to adapt this, it wouldn't be hard to make up a game to take its place.
My Dead Girlfriend Keeps Messaging Me On Facebook
From the nosleep section of Reddit, natesw tells the tale of receiving Facebook messages from his girlfriend, who died a year earlier. In the story, he mixes images from Facebook along with his tale about his girlfriend to create an unsettling story. Many people in the real world have had friends or family pass away, and trying to reconnect with some form of them on social media is an experience some would want to have.
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