Durham horror director Dean Midas is taking his best-known character from the screen to living rooms this autumn with a new downloadable Eve Valentine game.

The game is scheduled for release through Payhip on Friday, September 4, bringing the suspense and intrigue of Midas’s cinematic universe into a home-play experience for fans and horror enthusiasts.

Two versions planned for September

Midas will release two versions of the game: a nostalgic 1950s edition and a modern edition. Both are designed to be played at home, giving players the chance to experience the world built around Eve Valentine with friends.

The release follows the growing popularity of Eve Valentine, described by Durham Magazine as an iconic antagonist who has developed from an on-screen character into a regional cultural phenomenon.

That popularity has already been reflected at the Manor House Hotel & Spa in West Auckland, where a dedicated themed room called The Eve Suite was created. The venue also hosted an Eve Valentine Masquerade Ball in February, an event that completely sold out.

Each purchase will support charity

Midas has pledged to donate £2.50 from every copy sold to charitable causes. The beneficiary depends on which version customers choose:

  • 1950s Version: proceeds will support The Solan Connor Fawcett Cancer Trust in Spennymoor, which helps individuals and families affected by cancer.
  • Modern Version: proceeds will support The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, which works to challenge prejudice and hatred while creating a lasting legacy for Sophie.

The director said the game was intended to be “fun and spooky” while supporting two charities close to his heart.

“The support for Eve Valentine over the last few years has been absolutely mind-blowing. To see her go from a character in my low-budget films to having her own hotel suite and a sold-out Masquerade Ball is incredible. I wanted to create something fun and spooky that friends can play together at home, while also giving back to two charities that are incredibly close to my heart.”

The game’s launch extends a Durham-linked horror project that has already reached beyond film, with Eve Valentine now appearing in themed hospitality and live-event settings as well as Midas’s cinematic work.

The release instructions are summed up by the project’s tagline: “Print. Dress up. Survive.”