The Run
An FMV horror-thriller. A famous fitness influencer must fight for survival when she's hunted by killers. Your decisions determine whether she lives or dies.
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Zanna Hendricks is a world-famous fitness influencer. To celebrate reaching another career milestone, she has come to a remote running trail in the picturesque mountains of Northern Italy.
Zanna hides a traumatic past behind her steely façade & a couple of kilometres into her run, she is attacked by a group of masked killers. They relentlessly hunt Zanna across the landscape as her morning run becomes a run for her life.
The player must consistently make decisions that determine Zanna's survival. The choices you make are worth life, death & beyond.
This FMV horror-thriller game features:
Choice-based mechanics including 20 unique deaths and 5 endings.
Two game modes:
- Timed Choices: A more immersive, pressured experience.
- Paused Choices: For group play / audience participation during live streams.
A graphic Story Map of all possible narrative branches. These branches unlock as the player progresses through the pool of 3 hours of filmed content.
Renowned acting talent, including Roxanne McKee (Game Of Thrones), George Blagden (Vikings), Jamie Ward (His Dark Materials), as well as icons of Italian cinema Dario Argento (director of Suspiria) and Franco Nero (Django).
Paul Raschid - the writer-director, is one of the world's most prolific creatives in the FMV game format. His other titles include: The Complex, Hello Stranger, The Gallery and Five Dates.
The Run is a Benacus Entertainment production in association with RNF Productions. Their feature film credits include Double Down South, St Agatha, Walden & Dead Money.
