Mister Jack - ScreamJam2024

1# Story at ScreamJam 2024.

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London, 1888

Sheila Watson, the daughter of the now-retired Dr. John Watson, has inherited her father’s keen mind and investigative skills. After the tragic death of his longtime partner, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson stepped away from detective work. However, Sheila, having studied medicine under her father in secret—since women weren't allowed formal medical education at the time—was also fascinated by the cases of Holmes and Watson. She poured over every file, mastering the art of deduction.

Now, with the gruesome murder of Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols on Friday, August 31st, in Buck's Row, Whitechapel, Sheila realizes it’s time to step out of her father's shadow. She is determined to catch the killer before more innocent lives are taken.

Immerse yourself in a dark, fictional horror story inspired by the infamous real-life events of Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror in Victorian London.

WARNING: Flashing Lights. This game contains graphic depictions of violence, including mutilated corpses. Viewer discretion is advised.

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A GAME BY

DuckMadeOfWood // Hankworx // LBRTY

Created for Scream Jam 2024

VOICE CAST

Katie Aitken as Sheila

Dave McClellan as Dr. Watson, Timothy Donovan, and Constable Mizen

Jimmy Dean as Coachman, Mixer, and John Davis

Maya Murphy on vocals and as Mary Kelly

Brogan Farr as Emily Holland

Chris Bain as Drunken Patron

Cody Briggs as The Butcher

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Historical Information

Sheila Watson, The Mixer and the Drunken patron are fictional characters invented for the game.

Dr. Watson is a character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

All the other characters portrayed in the game are based on historical figures related to the murders of Jack The Ripper.

The depiction of the body of Annie Chapman has been created following the description of the autopsy from the newspapers of the time. 

Sources and inspirations:

In the footsteps of Jack the Ripper by J.P.Sperati

From Hell by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell

Jack the Ripper Museum

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HINTS (Spoilers):

Part one: Ask questions to find out where to find an eyewitness.

Part two: Find all the clues on the body and the courtyard.

Part three: Listen carefully and look for clues to find your way.

Part four: Quickly find objects around you to fight back.