What Happened
There's an intriguing new video game adaptation to watch in theaters – and no, it's not that one.
Why It Matters
Exit 8, based on the game of the same name, hits the big screen on April 10th, and it's part of a burgeoning trend of horror movies directly inspired by indie games and liminal scares on YouTube.
Key Details
- (See: the surprise success of Iron Lung and the upcoming Backrooms feature.) It's also the rare adaptation where I'd highly recommend playing the game before seeing the movie.
- Doing so makes the surreal experience of the film into something even stranger, and the good news is playing the game is a very easy thing to do.
- The game is a curious project to … Read the full story at The Verge.
Background Context
There's an intriguing new video game adaptation to watch in theaters – and no, it's not that one. Exit 8, based on the game of the same name, hits the big screen on April 10th, and it's part of a burgeoning trend of horror movies directly inspired by indie games and liminal scares on YouTube. (See: the surprise success of Iron Lung and the upcoming Backrooms feature.) It's also the rare adaptation where I'd highly recommend playing the game before seeing the movie. Doing so makes the surreal experience of the film into something even stranger, and the good news is playing the game is a very easy thing to do. The game is a curious project to … Read the full story at The Verge.
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Source: The Verge – Original Link
Source: The Verge
