Lights, Camera, Curses
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Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses! is a Nancy Drew Dossier adventure game for PC about Nancy Drew
, the famous fictional sleuth. This game is for mystery fans ages 10 and up. It was developed by Her Interactive
and published by Big Fish Games
of "Pharaoh." She is a often stressed multi-tasker and likes others to believe she's in complete control. But with her penny-pinching and the production
falling into chaos, could she be hiding something?
Eda Brooks: Eda Brooks is an up-and-coming actress who could be a mega-star if she pulls off her first starring role.She is quite beautiful but is not known to be as intelligent as the namesake for her role. She also has a fear of snakes (called ophidiophobia
). But, is she saving her best performance
for the big screen or sabotaging the set so it will gain more publicity to further her career?
Jorge Jackson: Jorge Jackson is the big blockbuster director
for the film. He seems less than thrilled to be working for Arthur Hitchens. Would he go so far to sabotage his own movie just enough to have it pan at the box office?
Arthur Hitchens: Arthur Hitchens is the financial benefactor for "Pharaoh" and plans on releasing the film along with a brand new theme park based on the movie. With all the disasters, he seems awfully laid back about the situation, so was this all part of the plan?
Lois Manson: Lois Manson played Nefertiti in the original "Pharaoh" movie in the 1930s
. She received a fatal snake bite while shooting the final death sequence in the movie and since then became a Hollywood legend for her tragic end.
Lydia Linn: Lydia Linn is a reporter of a magazine
called the Tinsel Town Tattler. She written a few articles about Eda Brooks and Lois Manson as well as the onset accidents. Does she have an inside source in the production crew?
Tatiana: Tatiana is the former wardrobe cleaner who quit due to the accidents.
ZB Collingwood: Collingwood was the director of the original "Pharaoh" movie. He was accused of having something to do with the death of Lois Manson. He seems desperate to say something from the past as is proven by the various notes and clues he leaves behind.
Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew is a fictional young amateur detective in various mystery series for all ages. She was created by Edward Stratemeyer, founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate book packaging firm. The character first appeared in 1930. The books have been ghostwritten by a number of authors and are published...
, the famous fictional sleuth. This game is for mystery fans ages 10 and up. It was developed by Her Interactive
Her Interactive
Her Interactive is the leading mystery-maker and pioneer of fun and inspiring interactive entertainment. The company, with 24 awards to its name, designs, develops and publishes high-quality, mystery adventure games and apps, and is the world leader in the mystery games category. Her Interactive's...
and published by Big Fish Games
Big Fish Games
Big Fish Games is a provider of Internet media delivery software and game services based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 2002 by Paul Thelen , and currently employs more than 400 people...
Plot
Nancy Drew, the famous detective, has received a letter from Molly Mckenna (a friend of a friend of her Dad's). Molly has asked Nancy to investigate the accidents that have been plaguing the set of the upcoming movie, "Pharoah". Some people say that the set has been cursed by Lois Manson, the original Nefertiti in the original "Pharoah" movie who died during the final day of filming. A black cat has also been wandering around the set. Can Nancy find the cause of these accidents? Or will the movie crash and burn?Characters
Molly Mckenna: Molly McKenna is the hard-nosed producerFilm producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
of "Pharaoh." She is a often stressed multi-tasker and likes others to believe she's in complete control. But with her penny-pinching and the production
Production, costs, and pricing
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falling into chaos, could she be hiding something?
Eda Brooks: Eda Brooks is an up-and-coming actress who could be a mega-star if she pulls off her first starring role.She is quite beautiful but is not known to be as intelligent as the namesake for her role. She also has a fear of snakes (called ophidiophobia
Ophidiophobia
Ophidiophobia or ophiophobia is a particular type of specific phobia, the abnormal fear of snakes. Fear of snakes is sometimes called by a more general term, herpetophobia, fear of reptiles and/or amphibians...
). But, is she saving her best performance
Performance
A performance, in performing arts, generally comprises an event in which a performer or group of performers behave in a particular way for another group of people, the audience. Choral music and ballet are examples. Usually the performers participate in rehearsals beforehand. Afterwards audience...
for the big screen or sabotaging the set so it will gain more publicity to further her career?
Jorge Jackson: Jorge Jackson is the big blockbuster director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
for the film. He seems less than thrilled to be working for Arthur Hitchens. Would he go so far to sabotage his own movie just enough to have it pan at the box office?
Arthur Hitchens: Arthur Hitchens is the financial benefactor for "Pharaoh" and plans on releasing the film along with a brand new theme park based on the movie. With all the disasters, he seems awfully laid back about the situation, so was this all part of the plan?
Lois Manson: Lois Manson played Nefertiti in the original "Pharaoh" movie in the 1930s
1930s
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. She received a fatal snake bite while shooting the final death sequence in the movie and since then became a Hollywood legend for her tragic end.
Lydia Linn: Lydia Linn is a reporter of a magazine
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
called the Tinsel Town Tattler. She written a few articles about Eda Brooks and Lois Manson as well as the onset accidents. Does she have an inside source in the production crew?
Tatiana: Tatiana is the former wardrobe cleaner who quit due to the accidents.
ZB Collingwood: Collingwood was the director of the original "Pharaoh" movie. He was accused of having something to do with the death of Lois Manson. He seems desperate to say something from the past as is proven by the various notes and clues he leaves behind.
Trivia
There are two possible endings. One is standard for once you finish the game, the other must be won through enough point accumulation. The standard ending is basically a stub of the alternate ending which reveals a hidden twist involving the Jewel of Karnak.External links
- Lights, Camera, Curses by Her InteractiveHer InteractiveHer Interactive is the leading mystery-maker and pioneer of fun and inspiring interactive entertainment. The company, with 24 awards to its name, designs, develops and publishes high-quality, mystery adventure games and apps, and is the world leader in the mystery games category. Her Interactive's...