James Balmont
James Balmont is a freelance arts and culture writer based in London, England. He specializes in international cinema, independent music, and, for Inverse, untold stories behind classic video games. Beyond Inverse, James' work has been commissioned by the BBC, The Guardian, i-D, and NME, among others. When not writing words, he writes and performs music with UK indie/electronic band Swim Deep.
Decades Ago, a Mad Cyberpunk Flick Saved Japanese Sci-Fi
The future is metal.
Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Most Infamous Sci-Fi Movie is a Fun Ride with a Dark Backstory
No one is safe from JCVD, even when they should be.
Godzilla’s Most Infamous Foe Changed Pop Culture Forever
Let them fight.
Days Before 'Jurassic Park' Hit Theaters, a Gory Roger Corman Movie Beat it to the Punch
No budget? No problem.
25 Years Ago, a Classic Sci-Fi Franchise Unleashed Its Most Controversial Movie
This Japanese movie sparked controversy in the West. Then, it got a U.S. release.
How Mark Hamill helped make the trippiest sci-fi superhero movie of the ‘90s
Cyborg superheroes, evil aliens, and Luke Skywalker: why The Guyver still rules on its 30th anniversary.
The oral history of Banjo-Kazooie, the N64’s unlikeliest hit
The dream factory: Banjo-Kazooie creators relive Rare's golden age.
The French father of Hollywood sci-fi is still planning his masterpiece
Science fiction visionary Marc Caro on 'Alien,' 'Dune,' 'Metal Hurlant', and the 30th anniversary of his dystopian classic 'Delicatessen.'
"Clowns farting": The wild story behind Resident Evil's worst soundtrack
Here’s how Mamoru Samuragochi, the disgraced composer once known as Japan’s Beethoven, left his mark on the Resident Evil franchise.
Resident Evil 25: Voice actors reveal the wild stories behind the screams
Five actors behind the venerable survival horror series prove the behind-the-scenes stories are every bit as outlandish as those played out on-screen.
Japan's weirdest director is finally bringing his vision to America — with Nicolas Cage
If you thought you knew extreme, just wait until you meet Sion Sono.
Everything we know about Alice in Borderland Season 2 on Netflix
Netflix's manga adaptation is a bonafide hit, so when will we get a second season?
“It felt like school.” The stars of Battle Royale reflect, 20 years later
Two contestants look back at the toils and triumphs of the controversial cult classic.
The most underrated dystopian movie ever is finally getting a U.S. release
Released in Japan in 1982, Burst City has never been more relevant.
Sweet Home: The forgotten 1989 game that inspired the survival horror subgenre
Resident Evil makes frequent nods to this spooky classic.
“We were never safe.” The cameramen of Jackass tell all
Hidden cameras, lots of poop, and Jackass 4.
