And it’s out next week
From The Woods is set in Fernwood Creek, a youth mental health centre surrounded by the titular woods. Things go awry with the arrival of a new patient, a quiet boy with a mysterious secret. I’m always a little apprehensive when a horror story tackles mental health, since it’s easy to play into tired stereotypes, or blame all of the supernatural scares on a mental illness. That doesn’t mean it can’t be done tastefully, however, and I like the idea of being trapped in the woods while a creepy kid wreaks havoc.
Apart from that we know basically nothing, which is how I like my horror served. The trailer’s 8-bit tune and nostalgic pixel art shouldn’t throw you off guard though, things will definitely take a turn to the dark side in no time. But, we can see our main character walking a leashed goose, so maybe there will be some lightness here anyway.
If you’re in the mood to be spooked Midnight Scenes: The Nanny is available onSteamandItchfor £3.40/€4/$4. The Highway is also onSteamandItchfor £2.50/€3/$3. The newest Midnight Scenes: From The Woods will be available from Febraury 9th.
