Movies and TvShows featuring "alternate-reality-game" theme.
Dispatches from Elsewhere follows a group of ordinary people in Philadelphia who stumble onto a mysterious game that challenges their perceptions of reality and leads them on a journey of self-discovery.
Cabin fever inspires three friends to create a series of fitness videos. However, things quickly turn dark as a host of supernatural entities including Slenderman, The Rake, and the psychotic HABIT enters their lives to wreak havoc.
In Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 4, the inanimate objects continue to come to life in a surreal and unsettling manner. The film explores themes of technology, alternate reality games, and societal issues. It combines comedy, music, and puppetry to deliver a unique and thought-provoking experience.
Marble Hornets is a low-budget found footage horror web series inspired by the Slenderman character. It follows the story of a male protagonist who discovers unsettling tapes that lead to memory loss and distortion in his life. The series incorporates elements of horror, mystery, and thriller, creating a captivating and eerie atmosphere. Available on DVD, Marble Hornets also gained popularity through its alternate reality game.
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared is a surreal and darkly comedic musical short film that follows the adventures of anthropomorphic puppets as they explore themes of creativity, media manipulation, and the dangers of conformity. The film takes a satirical and often absurd approach to these topics, resulting in a thought-provoking and visually striking experience.
In Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 2, the characters delve into the concept of time and its manipulation by consumerism. They experience puppetry, musical numbers, and surrealism to explore themes of existentialism and media manipulation.
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 3 is a surreal and disturbing puppet film that delves into themes of media manipulation, intolerance, and societal contradictions. The film follows the journey of the characters as they navigate a world filled with absurdism, sensitivity, and indifference. Through catchy musical numbers and thought-provoking visuals, it raises questions about brainwashing, religion, and arranged marriages. The film also touches upon topics like friendship, love, and the isolation that can come from societal norms.
In Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 5 (2015), the characters learn about the importance of healthy eating in a bizarre and surreal way. They are taken on a journey through different dimensions where they encounter strange and disturbing situations related to the food industry. The short film serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of consuming unhealthy food and highlights the need for a balanced diet.
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 6 (2016) is a surreal and psychological horror short film that follows a group of puppets as they encounter unsettling and mind-bending situations. The film incorporates musical numbers and explores themes of insanity and the hidden darkness within. The plot takes unexpected twists and turns, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
This House Has People in It is a found-footage horror comedy that takes place during a birthday party. The story follows the strange and chaotic events that unfold when a teenager becomes trapped in the basement of a house filled with unsettling secrets. As the night progresses, the party takes a dark turn as an alternate reality game reveals an eerie truth about the house and its mysterious occupants.
A web series from YouTuber/actor Nathan Barnatt about the life of a dad who wants to be the best YouTuber.
With only a photograph and a name, a group of passionate puzzle players have been trying without success to answer the question: 'Who is this man?' Finding Satoshi is a playful documentary that finally solves the 14 year mystery.
After the death of his cousin, a college student uploads footage from a weekend they spent together. However, he discovers something disturbing while going through the tapes. Soon enough, he slips down the same rabbit hole his cousin did.
Live action recreations of Garfield comic strips, paired along with tributes dedicated to creator Jim Davis.
A man named Anthony finds a collection of VHS tapes created in the 1970s by the extinct Bunny Smiles Company that had vanished in the early 1980s.
Upon exploring an unreleased children's video game, an eager Paul discovers an easter egg - a massive electronic labyrinth hidden underneath the game.
A series of horror shorts all under the banner of the mysterious 'Local 58' channel.
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