S6 E224 The Murderer | Surreal Horror, David Lynch Vibes & Garry’s Mod Mastery (Apr 2026)

About this episode

This episode reviews the unsettling machinima film 'The Murderer' by Yago Muriel, exploring its psychological horror elements and artistic influences.

Dive into one of the most unsettling and artistically ambitious machinima films we’ve ever reviewed. In this episode of Now For Something Completely Machinima , we explore “The Murderer” by Yago Muriel — a haunting black-and-white psychological horror created in Garry's Mod that blends surrealism, classic cinema, and existential dread . With clear influences from David Lynch , The Outer Limits , and Hitchcock-era filmmaking, this film transforms a humble game engine into something deeply disturbing, poetic, and unforgettable. Expect eerie bird motifs, ambiguous storytelling, and a shocking twist that lingers long after the credits. If you love psychological horror, surreal films, experimental storytelling, or indie filmmaking , this is a must-watch discussion. ⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps 1:00 – Overview of The Murderer & creator background 3:50 – Why you should watch the film BEFORE this review (no spoilers!) 4:20 – Visual style: black & white, classic horror influences 8:20 – Surreal tone & comparisons to classic TV and cinema 10:30 – Atmosphere, mood, and uncanny storytelling 15:10 – Sound design, editing, and emotional impact 20:10 – The shocking twist…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ricky Grove, Tracy Harwood, Damien Valentine, Phil Rice

Topics covered

• surreal horror
• psychological horror
• experimental storytelling
• indie filmmaking
• Garry's Mod
• David Lynch influences

Keywords

• machinima
• surrealism
• black-and-white
• existential dread
• sound design
• narrative ambiguity
• indie filmmaking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Outer Limits

Books & works: The Murderer

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