Splatterhouse is a horror beat 'em up game that was initially released for the arcades and later ported to the TurboGrafx-16. It was infamous at the time of its release for its graphic and bloody content. Taking inspiration from multiple horror movies such as Friday the 13th, Evil Dead, and Poltergeist, the game follows Rick Taylor as he goes off to save his lover Jennifer Willis from the supernatural forces of the titular Splatterhouse with the help of a special item called the Terror Mask, which grants him superhuman strength. However, it appears this particular mask seems to have a mind and agenda of its own.