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TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming

2025 · 1 season

A thoughtful, affectionate tour through scary games, mixing talking heads and clips into an easy, informative watch for fans.

Created by
Richard Moss
Genres
Documentary
Starring
James D. Rolfe, Joe Whyte, Jed Shepherd
Overview
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.

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Created by
Richard Moss
Genres
Documentary
Starring
James D. Rolfe, Joe Whyte, Jed Shepherd
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • art
    • technology
    • fate
    • obsession
    • memory
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror4
    Humour3
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension2
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Richard Moss
    Written by
    Daniel Richardson, Richard Moss
    Starring
    James D. Rolfe, Joe Whyte, Jed Shepherd, Sam Barlow, Alex Aniel
    Length
    1 seasons, 5 episodes, 60 min each
    Network
    CreatorVC
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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