The Secret of Terror Castle
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Format: Virtual Reality film (360° / 3D)
Logline
On their quest to find a real haunted house for an upcoming TV show, three journalism students venture into an abandoned manor. Equipped with a brand new camera that can film in 360 degrees and in 3D, they record their whole investigation and their journey through the sinister edifice. Now watch by yourself what they have filmed - as if you were there by their side - and discover too why the secluded place is called Terror Castle!
Plot summary
Finding a genuine haunted house for an upcoming reality TV program sounds like a fun assignment. Especially for three journalism students who have just won at a contest the right to use for a month a brand new camera that can film in 360 degrees and in 3D. When they arrive with all their high-tech equipment for an overnight visit at the so-called "Terror Castle" in the Santa Monica Mountains - the abandoned and extravagant home of the famous movie director Stephen Terrill who died in horrible circumstances - they soon find out why the isolated place got its name! However, not giving way to panic after their initial visit, the young trio will decide to go on with their investigation to discover what really lies behind the legend. Immerse yourself into the adventure by witnessing all the images captured by the three fellows across this creepy manor, follow them as they explore the area and interview Mr. Terrill’s entourage and see if you are able to unveil by yourself the secret of Terror Castle!
More about the story (warning: contains spoilers - select highlighted text to read hidden information!)
The story is based on a juvenile novel by Robert Arthur Jr.: "Alfred Hitchcock's... The Secret of Terror Castle". But this adaptation is much darker and nerve-racking than the book. However, there is no excessively graphic or gore content here. The idea is on the opposite to rely on the suspenseful and anxiogenic atmosphere in order to frighten the audience. Also, even if Terror Castle seems to be full of ghosts and unexplained phenomena, the young journalists will eventually prove that none of this is supernatural. Yes, the castle is haunted, but by a human! By Stephen Terrill himself, who is actually still alive (but lives under a new identity). Without knowing it, the three students will even interview him during their investigation. If you want to get more details, contact me!
What is it like?
This immersive experience specifically designed for Virtual Reality devices is a kind of "The Blair Witch Project" but in the style of "The Woman in Black".
Playlist
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