Haunting Melissa

Experience.

That's what a movie is supposed to be. Especially in the horror type of genre. The audience has to be engaged on a very visceral level. It almost has to become a part of their life wherein they can't completely rely on the idea that "it's just a movie".

Haunting Melissa moves into your basement and occasionally taps you on the shoulder when you least expect it.

I'm not going to write a giant review instead I'll just mention two things that should have you running on your thumbs to the nearest App Box Office:

1. A movie, broken into chilling cliffhanger chapters. But you don't know when you'll get the next one. You're left thinking about what you've seen so far, wondering about the characters, trying to solve the mysteries, desperately waiting for the blood curdling push notification that lets you know...its time to go back into that world and discover more.

2. Dynamic Story Elements...I repeat, Dynamic Story Elements: I love sifting through a cryptic TV show and/or movie looking for what I think might be hidden imagery or tricky easter eggs. Haunting Melissa takes that 1000 steps further into the future. You just finished watching a chapter you've been waiting for and now you can't wait for the next one...but wait...watch that one again and suddenly...

Woah!...pause...run that back...did I really see that? But that wasn't there before...OMG

I was fortunate to come across Haunting Melissa close to the time that the app was launched in the AppStore. As someone who loves intelligently written horror and compelling storytelling, I was blown away from day one!

HM was created by one of the best in the genre (Neal Edelstein), and he put together an incredible cast to help him play out this frightening tale to the audience. Add to this the interactive elements (think visuals/characters that appear upon second or third viewing of a chapter), and HM truly raises the bar for how we are entertained by taking advantage of a team of tech-savvy designers at Hooked Digital Media.

I truly look forward to Haunting Melissa 2, and have no doubt they will yet again thrill viewers by exploring new and exciting ways for them to connect to the story and it's characters.

OK so I initially downloaded this, and thought I would give it a go since I am a fan of everything horror. After watching the first episode I was bummed that I couldn't go on to the second, but hey that's part of the experience right? After a week of not unlocking the new episode I contacted support, and they were seriously on top of the problem. Needless to say the issue was resolved enough for me to continue on with the movie. I finished chapter 2, and was instantly hooked! I think this has to be the most unique way for a person to experience a movie, and I seriously can't wait to finish this one and get started on the sequel.

I would have to say that Haunting Melissa is the most awesomeness app that EVER to came out. If you're into scariness, mysterious, suspense, ghostly, horror stories, then this app is defo for you. It scares the heck out of me, but i love it. It's like a movie but created into chapters, watch chapter one fully, share on Facebook & Twitter and chapter two will be free when it becomes available. Watch chapter two and do the same, share and chapter three will be free once it is available. The reason for this is that everyone is on an individual schedule, so the chapter won't unlock straight away. Trust me, the chapter will unlock when you least expect to. You do have to pay for the chapters either individually or you can get a season pass to buy all chapters. Me personally i think it's worth the money because of all the hard work and dedication that has gone into creating this fantastic app. When watching the chapters, make sure you re watch the chapters again and again, there may be something there that you didn't see the first time round, it gives you that extra unique twist in the story telling. The good thing about waiting for chapters to unlock, is that you may even get an extra short clip for free between chapters.

The best way to enjoy this app is to watch it with lights off & with headphones on. Just makes it that much scarier.

I would defo recommend Haunting Melissa for everyone out there to experience some scariness in their life. Available for IOS7 on Ipad, Iphone & Ipods

The concept of releasing chapters through iTunes is innovative and totally pulls you into the story. It reminds me of the early Blair Witch Project build up on the internet. The movie itself is well done with excellent special effects and fantastic scary "gotcha" moments. (I dropped my iPad once - I don't suggest the headphones, dark room instructions.)

The acting is quality as well! The mom character is stupid scary. I can't say enough about great it is to be able to enjoy a quality horror flick! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Keep 'em coming! I am ready for a sequel.

I have seen good, bad and OK horror movies of every type - zombie, supernatural, science- fiction....but, this is a must see!!! You will not be disappointed as you wait for the notification that lets you know that the next chapter is ready for viewing!!