Netflix's 'Unhinged' Horror Game Collaborates With David Fincher and Zach Cregger
Originally published Jun 30, 2026
By Jennifer Maas · Variety
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Key points
- Netflix's horror game 'Unhinged' was developed in secret collaboration with David Fincher and Zach Cregger.
- The game is designed to be challenging, with Night School Studios founder Sean Krankel stating players should expect to fail at least once.
- 'Unhinged' is now available on Netflix and is described as an intense and immersive horror experience.
- Zach Cregger, known for his film 'Weapons,' and David Fincher contributed creative input to the game's development.
- The collaboration highlights the growing trend of filmmakers working with game developers to create cinematic experiences.
Netflix's horror game 'Unhinged' is the result of a secret collaboration between Night School Studios, filmmaker David Fincher, and 'Weapons' director Zach Cregger. The game, now available on the platform, is designed to challenge players with intense and immersive gameplay. Sean Krankel, founder and director of Night School Studios, emphasized that the game is built to be difficult, with the expectation that players will face failure at least once during their experience.
Read the original story: Variety — by Jennifer Maas