Doom

  • Theatrical - Wide 2005-10-21
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7/10

Synopsis

Millions of devoted fans worldwide have been spellbound by the dark invention of its adventures . . . have awaited its every incarnation with urgent anticipation . . . and have devoted countless hours, days and weeks to conquering its hidden... See more mysteries: Doom.

When the home-computer game “Doom” was first launched in 1993, no one could have foreseen the legion of fans it would create and the mania surrounding its every new permutation. “Doom” and its successive installments have transfixed gamers worldwide for over a decade and have sold millions of copies (while chalking up an unprecedented tens of millions of downloads as shareware). It is, simply, the most explosive home-computer game franchise phenomenon in history.

Now, the game that made history is jumping from computer screens to the motion picture screen: get ready for Doom. Set countless years in the future and told in the hyper- kinetic, kamikaze style that made its gaming predecessor a global phenomenon, the science fiction action adventure Doom takes the viewer to the far corners of the galaxy with a fully-realized vision of a dark and disturbing future.

Top Stories

There are several Doom video games, the first released in 1993 and the latest in 2018. The new episode of Playing with Fear revisits them allThere are several Doom video games, the first released in 1993 and the latest in 2018. The new episode of Playing with Fear revisits them all

JoBlo Originals

Doom video games Revisited – Horror Game Review

A new episode of our video series Playing with the Fear is now online, and this is a big one. In this episode we’re looking back not just at the original Doom video game or one of its follow-ups, we’re...
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Reviews

Doom Unrated Extended Cut (Arrow Recommends)

"Arrow Recommends is a column that has my sorry ass advise older movies to your royal asses. I will be flexible in terms of genres i.e. I will cover whatever the bleep I want. For now, it will be the...

Doom

Review Date: Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak Writer: David Callaham, Wesley Strick Producers: John Wells Actors: The Rock as Sarge Karl Urban as John Grimm Rosamund Pike as Samantha Plot: A troupe of heavy-duty Marines are sent to Mars to check on...

Movie Posters

DOOM skins coming soon to Fall Guys!

So this is fun! As a fan of both DOOM and Fall Guys, the most recent crossover event – where players can now wear skins based on The Doomslayer, The Cyberdemon, and a Cacodemon – is right up my alley! And now you can even see them...

Cool Video: Cancelled Doom 4 footage!

So this is really cool! For those who don't know, after 2004's Doom 3, the follow-up – aptly-titled Doom 4 – was in, for lack of a better term, "development hell" for years until finally getting cancelled, leading to Bethesda's Doom 2016. During that time,...

Soon you can buy an actual wearable Doomguy helmet!

So this is cool! Apparently Limited Run Games is selling a wearable version of the OG Doom Guy's helmet, as seen in the original 1993 MS-DOS DOOM game! Here's the full description: Full-size wearable replica as seen on the original Doom...

Doom hires new composers after split with Mick Gordon

I loved the new DOOM reboot! While I grew up with the original DOS version, the new games really modernized the franchise, without sacrificing the initial appeal. However, if you weren't aware, there was unfortunately a fallout between Bethesda – the...

Doom Eternal unleashes new teaser for upcoming expansion at QuakeCon!

While unfortunately all events – including QuakeCon, which is currently underway – are now virtual only for safety reasons, it doesn't mean there aren't newsworthy stories coming out of them. Case in point, the upcoming DOOM ETERNAL expansion, titled "THE ANCIENT...

Doom can play on anything, including a Playdate handheld console!

While not the first, DOOM is still the quintessential first-person shooter game, with many things associated with it becoming completely iconic – from the grotesque enemy designs, to the badass weapons (like the BFG!), to that catchy midi thrash metal tune on...

Screenshots revealed for DOOM Eternal DLC!

While I was a little too young to play the original DOOM or DOOM 2 when they initially came out, I've been a fan of the series once I was finally able to play the games myself. I even got...

DVD/BLU-RAY RELEASE DATES: September & October 2019!

here we go again! Our disk release date section has been updated! SEPTEMBER has all kinds of goodies with the surprisingly solid CHILD'S PLAY remake, JOHN WICK 3, Luc Besson's ANNA and deluxe treatments of oldies like HELLRAISER, HELLRAISER 2,...

New Doom: Annihilation trailer is all about the monsters

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment clearly understands that the hellish creatures that will be featured in their upcoming release DOOM: ANNIHILATION, a new film based on the popular DOOM video game franchise, are going to be the main draw. The company...
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