Alan Wake 2: The Movies and TV Shows That Inspired Remedy’s Survival Horror - IGN First

We talked to Remedy about the movies and TV shows that inspired Alan Wake 2 and their survival horror games. Remedy has long been a studio that wears its influences on its sleeve. From the hard-boiled police files of Max Payne to the New Weird foundations of Control, movies, TV shows, and books have long served as inspiration. This is no different in Alan Wake 2, which blends horror and detective fiction in creatively unsettling ways. We talked to Remedy to find out why these genres work so well together, discuss some of the game’s cultural touchstones, and how they bleed their way into the survival horror story, characters, and gameplay. Stay tuned throughout September for more Alan Wake 2 gameplay, behind-the-scenes looks at the upcoming horror sequel, and more! #IGN #Gaming #AlanWake