Daniel
Murillo
What is Phantom Fun Arcade?
Phantom Fun Arcade is a dark-comedy/ mystery-horror series about a group of paranormal wanna-be's who went viral after creating a series of fabricated ghost encounters. After they reached their one-millionth subscriber, they went off to celebrate at an abandoned arcade known as Desert Fiesta Arcade. What they didn't realize, was that they trespassed into an actual ghost hotspot.
With zero experience in dealing with actual ghosts, these wannabe ghost hunters are about to uncover the dark mysteries of the arcade - and they'll have to fight to make it out alive.
Meet the cast!
Max is a brash, excitable, fame-seeking teen with naive disregard for the people around him. He is Cagney's younger brother, Daisy's older step-brother, and Santi's so-called "best friend".He runs a ghost hunting show called Phantom Phenomena, and doesn't actually believe in ghosts.
Santi is a determined, sensible, grounded teenager with dreams of one day finding concrete proof of the supernatural. He's more of the stuntmen/ cameraman of Max's ghost hunting show, but years of being worn down by Max's bad attitude have driven him to accept a deadly collaboration with Xe Muerte.
Cagney is a gruff, no-nonsense young woman who - despite her tough outer shell - is soft on the inside, with an unshakable love for her friends and family. As the oldest sibling, she consistently takes on the role of a protector. She is the PA of Max's ghost hunting show, but doesn't particularly believe in the supernatural.
Daisy is a young, oblivious girl with a love for video games, fashion, and all things adorable. She is Cagney and Max's only step-sister, and is more of a friend to Santi than Max. Not that she completely understands that.
Xe Muerte is a mysterious, hostile spectral entity that came into existence out of hatred and ambition. As it makes Desert Fiesta Arcade its home, it takes on an 8-bit, nonthreatening appearance to lure children, but make no mistake... this creature means to kill anyone that crosses its path.
The story behind Phantom
Fun Arcade
Daniel's statement:
"As a kid, I fell in love with animation because it made the impossible feel real. Ghost stories lit up my imagination, made me believe in the unseen, in mystery, and wonder. But somewhere along the way, the magic got drowned out by clickbait and cash grabs. The fear felt fake. The stories felt hollow, and for a while, I thought that wonder I had was gone for good."
"Phantom Fun Arcade is our way of getting that back and sharing it with others. It's not just about ghosts or jump scares, it's about reigniting that spark of curiosity, of heart-pounding fear that made us fall in love with stories in the first place.
And we're not doing it alone.
We've built a team of passionate artists. Some are just getting started, some are experienced, and they are pouring their hearts into this series. We're doing this because we have to. Because stories like this still matter. We believe in a future where artists lift each other instead of waiting for permission.
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