The Animatrix Network is an anime & manga fan club located in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. We usually meet on the third Saturday of each month (except when holidays or conventions coincide). The meetings are free and open to the public. Join us for a day filled with anime.
This site provides news, reviews, commentaries, and previews of the world of anime and everything it inspires, such as live-action films, comics, music, art, and other weird things to enjoy and contemplate.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The fight isn’t over yet...
Sunday, June 1, 2025
"Only Monsters Play God..."
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Miss me?
Saturday, March 29, 2025
We were safer in space...
When a space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's biggest threat.Alien: Earth is an upcoming American science fiction horror television series written and directed by Noah Hawley, based on the Alien franchise. It serves as a prequel and is set two years before the events of the 1979 film Alien. It stars Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A New Survival Horror Game...
M . I . N . S . K .
MODULAR INTEGRATED NETWORKED SYSTEMS KINETICS
M.I.N.S.K. is a third-person survival horror adventure set in a dark, post-apocalyptic world.
You control an android created by a lone engineer struggling to survive. The cities are shrouded in toxic fog, and the last remnants of civilization hide in the towering ruins above. But when the android encounters another robot—controlled by a biologist searching for answers—their connection sparks something deeper than just survival.
Now, they share a common goal: to reunite in the real world and uncover the truth behind the devastation. But between them stand treacherous landscapes, hostile machines, and ruthless scavengers who will do anything to take what little remains.
🛠 Key Features
A Thoughtfully Crafted Experience
Designed by a passionate small team, M.I.N.S.K. offers a seamless and immersive experience where every aspect—from gameplay to storytelling—blends harmoniously. Expect a refined adventure that balances exploration, action, and emotional depth.
A Deep, Emotional Storyline
Step into a world filled with loneliness, hope, and love. Experience a story that unfolds through the interactions between humans and machines, where choices and relationships shape the journey in unexpected ways.AAA-Level Visuals & Immersive Sound Design
Explore stunningly detailed environments brought to life with cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 technology. From towering ruins to eerie, fog-covered streets, every location is filled with rich visual storytelling, complemented by an atmospheric soundtrack that deepens the immersion.A Unique Vertical Level Design
Venture through a city structured across multiple layers—each with distinct challenges, dangers, and mysteries. Climb, explore, and adapt as you traverse this intricate world, uncovering secrets hidden in the depths of the ruins.
AI GENERATED CONTENT DISCLOSURE
The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:
AI work on some textures and soundtrack of the game
MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION
The developers describe the content like this:
This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.Planned Release Date: To Be Announced Soon!
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
OS: windows 10 / 11
RECOMMENDED:
OS: windows 10 / 11
Monday, March 10, 2025
Yes, they made a live-action version of...
Monday, January 6, 2025
Fatui Harbingers...
[Genshin Analog Horror Animation]
And the angels, each of them with six wings,
Saturday, December 21, 2024
They accidentally hit a unicorn with their car...
Thursday, December 12, 2024
World's most dangerous secret lies between them...
Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy star in The Gorge
Premiering February 14 on Apple TV+
Monday, December 2, 2024
"You're not the real Hikaru, are you?"
Friday, October 25, 2024
Wait, there's another Werewolf Movie!?
Saturday, October 19, 2024
We need a really good werewolf movie right now...
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
"Light doesn't always mean Goodness..."
A tale of Great and Terrible times!"
Saturday, August 17, 2024
"We can't keep running. This ends NOW!"
The first season begins in November 1983. Will Byers is abducted by a creature from the Upside Down. His mother Joyce; the town's police chief, Jim Hopper; and a group of volunteers search for him. A young psychokinetic girl named Eleven escapes from the laboratory and is found by friends of Will. Eleven befriends and assists them in their efforts to find Will.
The second season is set eleven months later, in October 1984. Will has been rescued, but he begins having premonitions of the fall of Hawkins caused by a creature in the Upside Down. When it is discovered that Will is still being possessed by an entity from the Upside Down, his friends and family learn that there is a larger threat to their world.
The third season is set nine months later, in the days leading up to the Fourth of July celebration in 1985. The new Starcourt Mall has become the center of attention for Hawkins residents, putting the majority of other local stores out of business due to the mall's popularity. Hopper becomes increasingly concerned about Eleven and Mike's relationship and becomes very protective of his daughter. Unbeknownst to the town, a secret Soviet laboratory underneath Starcourt seeks to open the gateway to the Upside Down. Meanwhile, the Mind Flayer uses mind control to make Billy do his bidding.
The fourth season is set eight months later, in March 1986. Joyce, Will, Eleven, and Jonathan have moved to Lenora, California for a fresh start. In California, Eleven struggles with the loss of her powers and being bullied in school. Meanwhile, in Hawkins, a being from the Upside Down—an entity later dubbed Vecna—begins killing the residents of Hawkins, opening new gates between the two worlds in the process. Planning to stop Vecna, Dr. Sam Owens takes Eleven to a facility to help her regain her powers. Simultaneously, Joyce and Murray fly to Russia to rescue Hopper from the Gulag in Kamchatka.