Everyone screams. It’s the universal sign of terror or excitement. After watching an episode of American Idol it’s become clear to me that screaming is also a valid form of entertainment. Contestants scream when they talk, wail when they lose, and threaten to blow my speakers when they win. There’s one female contestant that howls when she laughs and begs. I think she needs psychiatric intervention, but I’m going to enjoy when she crashes and burns on live television.
American Idol doesn’t rely wholly on screaming, but cheap horror flicks do. The damsel is always screaming and the movie tries to pop and quick cut you into doing the same.
Headstrong Game’s Wii exclusive shooter House of the Dead: Overkill is like a sleazy horror title. It features plenty of violence, wants you to feel insecure enough to invite a buddy in on the action, and seems to promise a few laughs (or screams) in the process. After the break, a brand new trailer is available for your viewing pleasure. It’s launch trailer celebrating the game’s … launch. It features a ton of gameplay and focuses on the title’s level of brutality. Check it out.
