Hollywood Horror Show: 'Dead Take' Assembles All-Star Cast, Drops Release Date Like a Jump Scare
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
*Dead Take*, a new psychological horror game from Surgent Studios, is coming sooner than expected, boasting an impressive cast including voice acting heavyweights and a story exploring the dark side of the entertainment industry. This one is poised to deliver both chills and complex puzzles for horror fans.
Right, so Surgent Studios, the folks who brought us *Tales of Kenzera: Zau*, have been brewing up something spooky, and it's nearly ready. Their new psychological horror game, *Dead Take*, which honestly sounds like a particularly brutal film review, is hitting PC on July 31, 2025. That's sooner than you can say 'jump scare!'
But what's got everyone buzzing? Well, apart from the whole 'creepy mansion, missing actor friend' vibe (which, let's be honest, is catnip for horror fans), it's the cast. We're talking a proper ensemble of gaming voice acting royalty. Ben Starr (yes, Clive Rosfield from *Final Fantasy 16*) and Neil Newbon (Astarion from *Baldur's Gate 3*, need I say more?) are already on board, playing Vinny Monroe and Chase Lowry, respectively. But wait, there's more!
Jane Perry (*Hitman*, *Baldur's Gate 3*) and Alanah Pearce (*Cyberpunk 2077*, V/H/S/Beyond) are joining the fray in roles yet to be revealed, which is just teasing us at this point. And, in what can only be described as a meta-nightmare, we're getting cameos from the likes of Sam Lake (the mind behind *Alan Wake*), Matthew Mercer (voice acting legend), Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and CDawgVA. Talk about a stacked deck!
Creative director Abubakar Salim reckons this game is personal, drawing from his own experiences as an actor. He’s aiming to show the dark side of the entertainment industry, the ambition that eats you alive, and the monsters you become chasing the spotlight. Heavy stuff, eh?
There's a new trailer out showcasing the puzzle-solving and video clip splicing mechanics, which seems to be a core element of gameplay. (Think *Her Story* meets *Resident Evil*.) It certainly looks intriguing, though I reckon we'll need to see more to be fully convinced it isn't just another haunted house simulator.
Will *Dead Take* be a genuinely terrifying and thought-provoking experience? Or will it be another case of style over substance? Only time will tell. But with a cast like this, I'm cautiously optimistic. Maybe it's time to dust off my headphones and prepare for some serious scares – and perhaps a cameo or two from my favorite voice actors. Stranger things have happened in the gaming world, haven't they?
Tags: horror games, voice acting, psychological horror, release date, indie games
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