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TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming

TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming
★ 10.0/10•2025•1h 0m•Documentary
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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.

Richard Moss · Director

Richard Moss · Writer

Daniel Richardson · Writer

StatusReturning Series
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 1, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Enter the Survival HorrorE160m

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.

Mar 1, 2025

Episode 2 - Lethal LicensesE260m

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.

Mar 1, 2025

Episode 3 - Narrative NightmaresE360m

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.

Apr 1, 2025

Episode 4 - The Indie RevolutionE460m

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.

Apr 1, 2025

Episode 5 - Cursed and ControversialE560m

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.

Apr 1, 2025

Actors

James D. Rolfe

James D. Rolfe

Self

Joe Whyte

Joe Whyte

Self

Jed Shepherd

Jed Shepherd

Self

Sam Barlow

Sam Barlow

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Alex Aniel

Self

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