Creator of “The Mortuary Assistant” rejected the horror project “Paranormal Activity: Threshold” due to disagreements with Paramount Pictures

Paranormal Activity: Threshold – a survival‑horror game based on the popular film series “Paranormal Activity” was officially cancelled.

What happened
- Project stakeholders: publisher DreadXP and studio DarkStone Digital announced that development had been halted.

- Key person: Brian Clarke, creator of *The Mortuary Assistant* and the only employee at DarkStone Digital, explained the reasons.

Reason for cancellation
1. Conflict with Paramount Pictures – the rights holder refused to extend production deadlines.

2. Developer’s position: Clarke said he had to choose between:

- rushing the work and releasing a “mediocre” product that he would not be proud of;

- terminating his contract with Paramount.

He chose the second option: “I chose the second.”

Reaction and plans
- Clarke thanked DreadXP for their support.

- He emphasized that cancelling the project does not signal the end of his career: “I may need a short break, but I’m not going anywhere.”

Game description (before cancellation)
- Plot: The couple Daniel and Jessica Stuart discover that someone else is living in their house during a major renovation.

- Platform: PC (the Steam page has already been removed).

- Key features:

- Multiple timelines;

- Hunting and interacting with supernatural beings;

- Unique playthroughs;

- Numerous endings.

Conclusion: The game that was slated for release in 2026 will no longer appear. Nevertheless, the developer remains active and ready for new projects.