Why is Fatal Frame Scary? - The Scare Lab

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Published on August 22, 2022 8:47:40 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGFxtkROhGU

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Fatal Frame (2001)

Duration: 26:13

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Come with me to Himuro Mansion to explore why Fatal Frame was such an effective horror game.

00:00-01:57 - Intro
01:58-09:14 - Ghosts and Japanese Folklore
09:15-16:29 - Rituals
16:30-19:46 - Cults
19:47-24:29 - Gameplay Mechanics
24:30-26:12 - Conclusion

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