One of my favorite classes this semester has been Digital Literature. Throughout the weeks, we’ve looked at an array of works that challenge our assumptions of how narratives are supposed to function. From the sublime to the straight up creepy, we’ve pretty much seen and read it all. Since Halloweekend is upon us, what better time to let you in on some of my favorite ~sPoOKy~ digital stories? Brace yourself!
1. This House Has People In It
There’s more than meets the eye with this uncanny Adult Swim video. If you want the full story, you’ll have to do some major internet sleuthing.
2. The Marble Hornets Series
Inspired by the Slenderman mythos that originated on the web itself, this series spans almost 10 years and draws influences from other well known found-footage works, like The Blair Witch Project.
3. Don’t Hug Me, I’m Scared
Um, there’s really no way to encapsulate this one in words. Forewarning, don’t watch this in the dark.
4. MEMEME
Bright and shiny anime aesthetics meet the truly disturbing.
5. Unedited Footage of a Bear
Another Adult Swim entry, this video expands upon the universe of This House Has People in It.
6. Burn the Witch
Okay, so this isn’t a work of digital literature – it’s a music video from Radiohead that retells the story of the Wickerman. Get ready to have this earworm stuck in your head for a month.
7. Her Story
This game puts you in the role of a detective trying to piece together a story from a series of incoherent tapes. If you liked the movie Momento, you’ll love this piece!