I’ve known about the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” video game series since it started, but I’ve never really delved deep into its fandom. I vividly remember playing the initial three games on the desktops at my middle school, and I’ve watched all the GameTheory YouTube videos about the franchise.
However, FNAF holds a special place in the hearts of many people I know.
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The news of the game getting a film adaptation caught my attention. The video game FNAF focuses on creating suspense and unease as players attempt to survive each of the five nights. These feelings intensify until they reach a climax with the sudden appearance of a violent animatronic on the screen. I was hoping that the atmosphere of those games would translate effectively into, at the very least, a well-made horror movie. What was received instead was a piece that needed more tension and highlighted a common issue in many established Hollywood franchises.
FNAF has two main ways of expressing its horror: building up tension or showing the transformation/distortion of the body. This is because the franchise focuses on children being placed inside animatronics. The film could have emphasized that horror, but instead, it treats that aspect as a minor detail. The film could explore the animatronics as slasher villains, targeting victims individually and amplifying the fear. However, due to the PG-13 rating, it is challenging to fully delve into this aspect (although the film does attempt it in one scene). The film lacks the same tension that made the early games so captivating. On the other hand, it appears to be more focused on exploring the collective trauma experienced by the animatronics, the security guard, and the occasional police officer who keeps tabs on them.
How to Play
- Use the mouse to control where you’re looking.
- Click on the door buttons to open or close the doors.
- Click the Light buttons to control the lights easily
- Keep an eye on the security cameras to keep track of the animatronics’ movements. You can show/hide the camera panel by hovering the mouse over the button at the bottom of the screen.
- Monitoring your remaining power is essential since electricity is in limited supply.
- Pay attention to the details shared by the Phone Guy.