Parasite Eve II, how does this game rank amongst the others of the survival horror golden age? How does it compare to the first game? And is this the best-looking game graphically on the PlayStation 1?

Spencer and Cameron are back in another Survival Horror Retrospective Review on the Silent Evil Podcast. This time continuing into part 2 of Aya Brea's journey against the mitochondria terror creatures. If the first game had a Die Hard meets Lethal Weapon vibe, the second one goes for that X-Files take on the investigation. Learning more about how these mutations are occurring and her involvement in the whole crisis.

PE 2 is defiantly a crowning achievement in the graphics department. The gameplay leans more in line with Resident Evil 2 and only keeps a fraction of its RPG heritage. Some mechanics are totally dialed in where other issues keep this game shy of being just as perfect as the first game was. Still, it's well worth the adventure and we will say it does hold up well in the top tier categories of that gold age of horror games. Hopefully Square will bring back Aya's adventures in either a remaster collection, remake, or even another sequel. All good options in our book.

The Plot - Parasite Eve II follows Aya Brea, now an agent for the FBI’s Mitochondrion Investigation and Suppression Team (MIST), as she battles a resurgence of twisted Neo-Mitochondrial Creatures (NMCs) two years after the events in New York. When a mysterious outbreak strikes a small desert town in Nevada, Aya is sent to investigate, uncovering a sinister conspiracy involving rogue experiments, genetic manipulation, and a deadly new strain of mitochondria capable of infecting humans. As she delves deeper, Aya’s own evolving powers become both a weapon and a key to stopping the threat, culminating in a desperate battle against a monstrous entity poised to trigger a global catastrophe.

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Spencer and Ryan and talking about the new future of DC and Marvel with their 2 summer blockbuster films, Fantastic Four First Steps and Superman. Both are excellent examples of turning comics into live action films and pushing the two companies forward to the next era. Capturing the characters, vibe, and world of each universe while jumping right into the story without a prolong origin or backstory. These two movies are some of the best examples of how to do the superhero film right.

We go into each movie and have some fun times along the way. Discuss what makes them different from the previous incarnations and the different creators involved.

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Spencer and Dave are back to watch the third Blade movie in the Wesley Snipes trilogy. Blade Trinity from 2004 featuring Ryan Reynolds, Jessica Biel, Patton Oswalt, Parker Posey, and Triple H joining the crew. Along with even Kris Kristofferson back again. This time, the writer David S. Goyer is given the reigns to direct and issues arise back and forth between him and Snipes throughout the whole production.

The movie is definitely goofy and Blade is oddly not in it a whole lot but on a more modern watch, there is still a lot of fun to be had here in this movie. You see the proto Deadpool of Ryan Reynolds being born here in his character of Hannibal King. Blade goes to fight Dracula, which sounds way cooler than it appears to be on screen. Plus, all the interesting gadgets, gizmos and weapons used to fight off the vampire horde. Here's hoping more Blade movies in the future!

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Spencer and Dave are continuing their Blade trilogy marathon, this time with part 2. The Guillermo del Toro movie that plays out like the Dirty Dozen of Vampire movies. With Wesley Snipes Blade leading the charge. We also forgot about how big this cast is with Kris Kristofferson returning and adding in Ron Perlman, Norman Reedus and an early days for US cinema of Donnie Yen. This movie is action packed to the max, takes the story in a more superhero esk style, and has the mix match of live action martial arts scenes and experimental looking CG in the mix.

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Spencer, Cameron, and Josh are going back for another round of what is one of all three of their favorite games around, Metal Gear Solid 1998. Talking about playing this game over 27 years later and how the experience always has held up as one of the all time greatest video games around. From our favorite characters, greatest cutscene moments, boss battles, unique strategies, and the impact the story had on us growing up. Everyone has those groundbreaking game moments and for our 90s generation this game was one the biggest experiences to witness.

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For our big 666th episode of the podcast, Spencer and Ryan are going back to 2010 to re-watch the Kim Jee-Woon flick, I Saw the Devil. A Korean horror and action thriller film about a serial killer who doesn't stop and the avenger who wants to keep on punishing him over and over, brutally that is, for his heinous crimes. The movie is intense! And very dark. A film you wouldn't want to show to just anyone. But the acting in it is phenomenal with Lee Byung-hun and Choi Min-sik. The filmmaking is beyond dialed in, filled with intense action, and punishing scenes.

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Spencer and Dave are going back to 1998 to talk all about the first movie in to start off the golden age of comic book movies, Blade. Starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, and Kris Kristofferson in the vampire hunting and fight world of the Marvel Comics character. Directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer. Taking the comics serious enough and making the film full R rated. Something that needs to come back again.

We step into the Blade's universe and see the start of the early 2000s era of black leather, stylish action, and a pumping techno soundtrack. The Matrix would add to this and of course many other films will follow like Underworld, Resident Evil, Equilibrium, Aeon Flux, and even X-Men to name a few. A very unique time in cinema that is almost lost at the moment.

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Spencer and Cameron dive into the eerie depths of SOMA in this episode of the Silent Evil Podcast, taking a retrospective look at Frictional Games’ unforgettable 2015 underwater survival horror experience. From its tense gameplay to its deeply philosophical story, we break down everything that makes SOMA a standout in the genre. Set in a haunting, post-apocalyptic underwater facility, the game challenges players with psychological horror, stealth-based survival, and a narrative that asks one of the most profound questions in gaming: what does it truly mean to be human?

Played from a first-person perspective, SOMA immerses players in a world of decaying machinery, robotic monstrosities, and thought-provoking choices. There’s no combat—only hiding, running, and solving environmental puzzles to survive. Along the way, scattered notes, audio logs, and atmospheric details flesh out a world where consciousness and identity are constantly in question. Whether you played the original deadly version or opted for the later-added “Safe Mode,” the emotional weight and existential dread remain fully intact. Join us as we explore how SOMA uses its dual protagonists—one led by logic, the other by emotion—to craft a horror experience that sticks with you long after you put the controller down.

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