# Horror-Themed Virtual Islands Fortnite's Island Shares a Peek at Themes from the 'Talk to Me' Film By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-07-22 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-to-me References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/424257/A24-Crosses-Into-Gaming-Sphere-With-Horror-Themed-Island-In-Fortnite/)  Fortnite players who are fans of [horror can immerse themselves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-never-wake) in themes from Talk to Me, an upcoming [A24](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/problemista) movie, on a new island on Fortnite. The movie tells the story of a friend group that discovers how to summon spirits and the gaming experience incorporates elements from the movie, such as making it through a torrential storm in the search for a haunted house. Before the movie's release, players will get a peek at notable settings like the Séance Room and Hospital, before the game ends with a boss fight. Players who survive will get boasting rights, plus valuable loot and in-game experience. This [film and gaming crossover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-pulp-fiction) draws audiences right in, setting up the stakes for the importance of going against the spirits and monsters that hide in the dark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Horror-themed Virtual Islands:** Creating immersive virtual islands that incorporate elements from popular horror movies provides a unique and exciting gaming experience. - **Film and Gaming Crossovers:** Exploring the intersection of film and gaming by incorporating movie themes and settings into popular video games creates a new form of entertainment. - **Interactive Storytelling in Games:** Integrating narratives and plotlines from movies into video games allows players to actively participate in the story and engage with the content in a unique way. ### Where This Applies - **Film Production:** Collaborating with video game developers to incorporate movie themes and settings into popular games expands the reach and impact of films. - **Video Game Development:** Partnering with film studios to create game adaptations of popular movies opens up new avenues for interactive storytelling and engaging gameplay experiences. - **Entertainment Marketing:** Promoting film and gaming crossovers through strategic marketing initiatives presents opportunities for cross-promotion and reaching a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Promotional In-Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-wake-flashback.md) - [Platforming Survival Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-guys-x-fortnite.md) - [Horror Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fnaf-x-dbd.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Halloween Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-mansion-experience.md) - [Co-Branded Game Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-cup.md) - [In-Game Festival Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-and-metallica.md) - [Promotional Metaverse Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-the-afterlife.md) - [Space-Centric Metaverse Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-horizons.md)