When you stop and think about it, we’re a strange species. I mean how many other species actively seek out things that frighten them? The answer, of course, is probably not too many because, when you get right down to it, humans are one of the the only animals that has shown any interest in scaring themselves silly at all. However, even though we appear to be in the minority, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out the catharsis that comes with a little controlled horror now and then. And, if you’re looking for a way to truly terrify yourself as the full moon rises on this Friday the 13th, here are a few things that you should definitely check out.
First, if you’re a video game fan looking for something that will give you nightmares, I highly recommend the Nintendo DS game, 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors. This game, which is often abbreviated as 999, is a visual novel in which you take on the role of a 21-year-old college student who finds himself aboard a sinking ship. However, your character’s problems don’t stop there for, shortly after you awake, you come to the realization that you have been kidnapped and placed on board the ship to participate in a disturbing game. The game, as the game’s title indicates, is to work with nine people to escape through nine doors within nine hours, and failure to do so (or failure to follow the rules) will lead to your untimely demise. If 999 sounds like something you just have to check out, you can find out more about the game on the Official Aksys Games 999 website or purchase the game from Amazon.
Secondly, if you’ve already played 999 or you’re just looking for an escape game that’s a little more “real”, you may want to check out Trapped in a Room with a Zombie. Trapped in a Room with a Zombie, which is presented by Room Escape Adventures, is a live-action escape game in which 12 people have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles. The only problem is that you and your friends (whether you brought them with you or just met them) won’t actually be alone in the room. In fact, there will be one extremely hungry zombie chained to the wall and his chains will get a little longer every five minutes. As a result, you need to be pretty fast. For more information on Trapped in a Room with a Zombie, please visit the Room Escape Adventures website.
Finally, if you’re a big fan of the AMC series, The Walking Dead, and you think dodging one zombie is child’s play, you may want to head over to the Westin Waterfront in Boston. This is because the Westin Waterfront is hosting Walker Stalker Con from 12:00 P.M. today (Friday the 13th) to Sunday, June 15th at 5:00 P.M. This event will allow you to meet a number of actors and actresses from The Walking Dead, including Jon Bernthal (Shane), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Michael Cudlitz (Abraham), Chad Coleman (Tyreese), and a bunch more. It will also give you the opportunity to meet some of the stars of The Boondock Saints and AMC’s Comic Book Men, attend a variety of panels, purchase a wide assortment of zombie-themed items in the Dealer’s Room, and more. For more information on Walker Stalker Con, please visit the Walker Stalker Con Boston 2014 website.
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