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# Interactive Sci-Fi Thriller Movies
Wales Interactive Released the Complex for PS4 on March 31st

By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-04-07 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-thriller-movie
References: [psu](https://www.psu.com/news/interactive-sci-fi-movie-the-complex-hits-ps4-later-this-month/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT9mM9kQfaA&feature=emb_title&has_verified=1)

A new interactive sci-fi thriller movie comes from award-winning games studio Wales Interactive. Dubbed 'The Complex,' the non-linear narrative follows two scientists who are in lockdown in a London laboratory after a large scale bio-attack on the city. The live-action is filmed in the UK.

The Complex is equipped with [eight different endings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicestory). Audience members will interact with characters and make decisions that will affect the outcomes of the story. In the interactive sci-fi thriller movie, viewers control Dr. Amy Tenant--"a leader in the advancement of Nanocell Technology." The decisions that are made during The Complex affect both the protagonist's personality, as well as her relationship with other characters. Based on [real-time relationship status tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periphery-synthetic) and real-time personality trait tracking, users will have different narrative experiences.

Image Credit: Wales Interactive

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 19% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Interactive Sci-fi Thriller Movies:** The Complex showcases the potential for interactive storytelling in the sci-fi thriller movie genre.
- **Non-linear Narrative:** The Complex's multiple endings and decision-based storytelling demonstrate the growing demand for non-linear narratives in movies.
- **Real-time Tracking Technology:** The use of real-time relationship status and personality trait tracking in The Complex presents opportunities for innovative storytelling techniques.

### Where This Applies

- **Entertainment Industry:** The Complex's interactive elements and non-linear narrative open up new possibilities for engaging audiences in the entertainment industry.
- **Gaming Industry:** Award-winning games studio Wales Interactive bridges the gap between gaming and movies with The Complex, showcasing the potential for immersive interactive experiences.
- **Technology Industry:** The adoption of real-time tracking technology in The Complex highlights the potential for technological advancements in storytelling and user experiences.

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