Haunting Melissa
Haunting Melissa is a 2013 mobile application, developed by Neal Edelstein, written by Andrew Klavan, and published by Hooked Digital Media, [webreference7 1]Released May 16, 2013, is a downloadable episodic series.
Haunting Melissa is rated 12+ for the following: Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes, Frequent/Intense Horror/Fear Themes, Frequent/Intense Realistic Violence. Requirements: Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Plot:
Melissa mysteriously disappears when she seeks out the truth behind her mother's death in an isolated farmhouse.
Cast:
- Kassia Warshawski as Melissa Strogue
- Stefanie Bartlett as Goth Girl
- Jasmine Berg as Holly
- Don Bland as the Investigator
- Tom Carey as Deputy Roy
- Lorette Clow as Dr. Carroway
- Alex Dale as Sally
- Verner Habraken as ATM Man
- Greg Lawson as Jack Strouge
- Barb Mitchell as Katherine Strogue
- Lisa Moreau as Amanda
- Travis Nelson as Brandon
- Christian Kerr as Carter
- Larry Reese as Mike Cole
Filming Locations
The series was filmed in Calgary, Alberta.
Reception
- [review 1]"It’s a perfect curl-up companion under the covers with the lights off"
- [review 2]"a terrifying tale is told, one full of twists and frights 'that you won’t soon forget.'"
- [review3 1]"the push notifications (if enabled) will potentially scare the pants off of you."
- [review4 1]"DUDE. I just watched the YouTube link in the title, and this has freaked me out already"
- [newsarticle 1]"Will iOS Apps Replace the Box Office?"
- [newsarticle 2]"The spookiest show on TV right now isn't actually on TV. It's in your pocket."
- [Review 1]"The film sounds scary, and the watching experience is exciting..."
- [review 3]"Haunting Melissa is incredibly clever and certainly feeds our desire..."
External Links
Haunting Melissa on Internet Movie Database
References
- ^ ""Haunting Melissa" Review: Are Halloween Movies Over?". Living Out Loud Los Angeles. Living Out Loud Los Angeles. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ Wolfe, Bryan. "The New Haunting Melissa App Series Could Keep You Up At Night". AppsGoneFree. AppsGoneFree.com. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ Morrow, Michelle. "Movies Are Becoming Apps With "Haunting Melissa". HelloGiggles. HelloGiggles. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ Caolo, Dave. "Haunting Melissa gets a nice update for iOS 7". Tuaw. AOL Inc. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Movie Probe: Haunting Melissa, Do Not Disturb, Progress, The Mission". RevolutionSF. RevolutionSF is and Revolution Web Development, Inc. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ Montilla, Phil. "'Haunting Melissa:' A Horror Movie Made for Your iPhone". Fusion. Fusion Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Haunting Melissa Premieres". Hooked Digital Media. Hooked Digital Media LLC. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Will iOS Apps Replace the Box Office?". Bloomberg. June 12, 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ Tilly, Steve (June 3, 2013). "The spookiest show on TV right now isn't actually on TV. It's in your pocket". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 3 March 2014.