James D. Rolfe
Self
TV SERIES
TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming
Documentary
TerrorBytes explores the rich history of horror in the video game world, unravelling the stories behind everything from its pixelated past to its newest nightmares.
Top cast
Joe Whyte
Self
Jed Shepherd
Self
Sam Barlow
Self
AA
Alex Aniel
Self
Creative team
Richard Moss (Director) • Richard Moss (Writer) • Daniel Richardson (Writer)
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Episodes
5 Episodes
011. Enter the Survival Horror
We explore the survival horror genre, examining the early titles like 3D Monster Maze and Project Firestart, its explosive popularity in the 90s – where titles like Alone in the Dark, Resident Evil, and Silent Hill captured the imagination of the masses – and its legacy and enduring popularity today.
022. Lethal Licenses
We explore the good, the bad, and the ugly, including early Halloween and Texas Chainsaw Massacre games, bizarre obscurities like Ringu: Infinity, and successes like the brilliant Alien: Isolation, as well as the growing popularity of licensed characters in games like Dead by Daylight.
033. Narrative Nightmares
From the surreal and unique to the kitsch and campy, we celebrate and explore cinematic horror games and the now-obscure world of full motion video horror games, exploring "so-bad-it's-good" games like Night Trap, Sierra Online classics like Phantasmagoria, and the unusual use of CG tech in titles like D, among many others.
044. The Indie Revolution
We shine a light on indie development in horror gaming, from breakout hits like Five Nights at Freddy’s and Amnesia to the many unique and one-of-a-kind experiences like Yume Nikki, Papa Sangre, and FAITH: The Unholy Trinity.
055. Cursed and Controversial
We dive down the rabbit hole of controversy and explore the games - like Doom, Manhunt, and Saw - that people wanted banned. Along the way, we'll also take a look at the unusual world of "cursed" games, including urban legends like Polybius, Petscop, and Crow 64.