‘Fear the Spotlight’ Developers on Making Blumhouse Games’ Debut Title, Idea for ‘The Black Phone’ Video Game

variety.com:

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Horror giant Blumhouse is celebrating spooky season with more than just TV shows and films this year with the launch of its first-ever video game, “Fear the Spotlight.” Developed by indie studio Cozy Game Pals, the title is described as “a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences with a focus on rich storytelling, puzzle solving, and a tense atmosphere” and the “perfect narrative horror game for those new to the genre.” Released Oct.

22, “Fear the Spotlight” is the first of several slated from Blumhouse and hails from a husband and wife duo with a deep passion for horror and games. “Being Blumhouse’s first game has been weird,” Cozy Game Pals co-founder Bryan Singh told Variety. “It’s been so crazy for them to have this much excitement and confidence for our game.” “Fear the Spotlight” explores the dark history of Sunnyside High through Vivian, who enters the deserted corridors for a seance with the rebellious Amy.

She suddenly ends up alone, and at the mercy of the monster who wanders the halls. Vivian must avoid its gaze, find her friend, and uncover the disturbing, murderous truth of a decades old tragedy. “Fear the Spotlight” began when game developer Singh (“The Last of Us,” “Uncharted 4,” “Journey”) and Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon animator Crista Castro (“Animaniacs”) decided to leave their jobs with two years of savings and a desire to make their own game studio, Cozy Game Pals.

While the name might seem off for devs with dreams of horror titles, there’s a method in this madness that the team says will be clear by the time you finish “Fear the Spotlight.” “We write what we like and what we find fun or interesting,” Castro said.