The Black Widow

The Black Widow is an interactive murder mystery based on the true case of Australia’s first female serial killer. Recreated from original court records and letters, the game lets you investigate the case by communicating with the dead and asking questions to decide whether the accused was guilty or unjustly executed.

Investigate the case

You ask questions using topics on a spirit board and communicate with a convicted killer. The investigation centers on a Victorian-era court case and its contested verdict: was the accused a callous adulteress, drunkard and liar, or a victim of sexist expectations? The game invites you to consider your own prejudices as you examine the case.

The experience

The game presents a complex murder mystery through a dramatic recreation of the court case, with vivid graphics and an unnerving, atmospheric interface.