Haunting Melissa

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Haunting Melissa is a 2013 mobile application, developed by Neal Edelstein, written by Andrew Klavan, and published by Hooked Digital Media, [1] Released May 16, 2013, is a downloadable episodic series that used Dynamic Story Elements (DSE) to change scene elements with additional viewings. [2]

Contents

A sequel app, Dark Hearts: The Secret of Haunting Melissa, was released the following year. [3]

Plot

Melissa mysteriously disappears when she seeks out the truth behind her mother's death in an isolated farmhouse.

Cast

Filming locations

The series was filmed in Calgary, Alberta. [2]

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References

  1. "Haunting Melissa Premieres". Hooked Digital Media. Hooked Digital Media LLC. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 Eric Volmers, "Ghost in the machine; Haunting Melissa, shot in Alberta, is designed for tablets and mobile devices". Calgary Herald , May 17, 2013.
  3. Eric Volmers, "App-aritions; Sequel to Alberta-shot horror saga now available". Calgary Herald , November 24, 2014.