Knife Man

Knife Man online is a short first-person filmmaking game by 3DI70R and Tihan. Set in the 1990s, it hands you a new VHS camcorder and a group of friends who want to shoot their own slasher movie. You are the camera operator: follow the actors through a dark house, capture each scripted moment, and turn the footage into a finished horror film.

Record the right take

Every scene gives you a performance to film. Look through the camcorder, choose your position, zoom for a stronger composition, and start recording when the actors are ready. Some takes work best when you stand still; chase scenes ask you to move smoothly and keep the subject in frame. If a shot goes badly, redo it before continuing.

A playful 1990s slasher

The VHS image, practical effects, and exaggerated acting recreate the charm of a homemade horror tape. This is about directing and camera work rather than fighting a real killer. At the end, the game edits your takes together so you can watch the movie you actually shot.

Highlights

• First-person VHS camcorder controls.
• Scenes with recording and retake choices.
• Zoom, crouch, sprint, and free positioning.
• Retro slasher atmosphere with humor.
• A final movie assembled from your footage.

Tips

Keep actors near the center of the viewfinder and leave room in the direction they move. Use zoom sparingly and redo a take if you lose the action.