Session 9

[burnsy_bones]

I really enjoyed Asylum! The atmosphere and soundtrack were amazing. The puzzles were fun and thought provoking, but not impossible. I was wondering... what was the influence the movie Session 9 had with this game? I love the movie and noticed many similarities with the game. Anybody else?

[AgustinCordes]

I can't pinpoint a single specific influence, but I remember watching the movie while working on Scratches, and I still think it's one of the best horror productions from the 00's.

Pretty sure the whole Kirkbride angle happened with this movie. I know at least one fan who wants to see a spinoff in which workers remove asbestos from the Hanwell institute.

Also, I should recommend another lesser horror hit from that decade: Madhouse (2024)

[cogwheel13]

Agustin, You should watch "The Abandoned" (2006).
Fantastic blu-ray by Unearthed Films.
https://www.unearthedfilms.com/catalog/2020s/abandoned.php

[AgustinCordes]

Originally posted by cogwheel13:

Agustin, You should watch "The Abandoned" (2006).
Fantastic blu-ray by Unearthed Films.
https://www.unearthedfilms.com/catalog/2020s/abandoned.php

Thanks, I'll keep it in mind!

[Lithurge]

Originally posted by AgustinCordes:

Also, I should recommend another lesser horror hit from that decade: Madhouse (2024)

Session 9 is one of my favourites, but did you mean Madhouse 2004 rather than 2024?

https://www.amazon.com/Madhouse-Joshua-Leonard/dp/B0B8NYZZ6B

[Rookie_Agent]

Originally posted by AgustinCordes:

I can't pinpoint a single specific influence, but I remember watching the movie while working on Scratches, and I still think it's one of the best horror productions from the 00's.

Pretty sure the whole Kirkbride angle happened with this movie. I know at least one fan who wants to see a spinoff in which workers remove asbestos from the Hanwell institute.

Also, I should recommend another lesser horror hit from that decade: Madhouse (2024)

The plumbing would be a horror game all by itself! LOL!

[AgustinCordes]

Originally posted by Lithurge:

Originally posted by AgustinCordes:

Also, I should recommend another lesser horror hit from that decade: Madhouse (2024)

Session 9 is one of my favourites, but did you mean Madhouse 2004 rather than 2024?

https://www.amazon.com/Madhouse-Joshua-Leonard/dp/B0B8NYZZ6B

Oops, my bad! Yes, I meant the 2004 film. Quite creepy according to my memories, but not sure how it holds up. I really haven't seen it since 2004.

Come think of it, THAT may have been the film that inspired Asylum, as Scratches was approaching completion.