Chaos reigns: Von Trier’s ‘Antichrist’ to receive computer game treatment
August 11th, 2009
posted by Aoife
It appears that there may be some substance behind recent rumours that Lars Von Trier’s ‘Antichrist’ is to be made-over in computer game format. The film has inspired widespread division with many hailing it as the eccentric Danish director’s finest achievement to date, while others condemn its appalling misogyny.
Evidently aiming to cash-in on the publicity generated by the controversy surrounding the film, game developers Zentropa have announced their bizarre intentions via Danish website Politiken. The game, to be entitled ‘Eden’, is being likened to a night-marish version of ‘Myst’ that challenges the player to confront their darkest desires and fears. William Dafoe has agreed to lend his voice to the project which is still in the early stages of development and reportedly being undertaken by ‘Hitman’ series writer Morten Iverson. Eden will be released pending the approval of the finished product by Mr Von Trier himself, who is allegedly an avid computer gaming fan.
A zealous Antichrist review here.
