There s something to be said for a story being effective at driving interest in its inspirations. Of course, Otherside Picnic s airing makes for a great reason to read
Roadside Picnic if you haven t already, but it turns out it s also been doing an entertaining job of showcasing the influence of more home-grown horror-stories. Lady Hasshaku, the woman from episode two who I presume would get on very well with that tall lady from
Resident Evil, sees her distinctive hat return this week as an inciting mechanic. And the title of this episode, ‘Station February’, is revealed by the end to be a misinterpreted reading of the infamous Kisaragi Station! Otherside Picnic s application of real-world urban myths and creepypasta has always lent it the familiar edge its atmosphere thrives on, and I m appreciative of how it s gotten me to dive into reading up on the original forms and their frightening fundamentals. It s like the effects and influence of the show s alternate world are even