Mario is Downright Terrifying in 'Nintendo: A Sad Story'
Matt Ho — January 15, 2011 — Pop Culture
There's a huge creep-out factor in 'Nintendo: A Sad Story,' which is shocking since most fan-made Mario videos are humorous.
In 'Nintendo: A Sad Story,' the world of Super Mario has been turned into a horror film. Think 'Silent Hill' meets Mario. The macabre imagery, distorted faces, body movements and especially the silence contribute to this disturbing short film. Check out the video above for something seriously twisted.
In 'Nintendo: A Sad Story,' the world of Super Mario has been turned into a horror film. Think 'Silent Hill' meets Mario. The macabre imagery, distorted faces, body movements and especially the silence contribute to this disturbing short film. Check out the video above for something seriously twisted.
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