Last Updated: August 11, 2026
If you're trying to unlock Frame Fatale in REANIMAL: The Prisoner, you'll need to find and photograph all of the DLC's Stalking Shadows.
The tricky part is that these aren't normal collectibles sitting in the environment. The shadows can be extremely easy to overlook, and you won't necessarily get a conventional interaction prompt telling you what to do.
The key mechanic is simple: use the camera flash to reveal the hidden shadow.
This guide shows all six Stalking Shadow locations, what landmark to look for, and how to make each one count toward Frame Fatale.
Table of Contents
- Quick Answer: All 6 Stalking Shadow Locations
- How Stalking Shadows Work
- 1. Arcade Stalking Shadow
- 2. Fireplace Stairwell Stalking Shadow
- 3. Scorched Earth Vehicle Stalking Shadow
- 4. Metro Platform Stalking Shadow
- 5. Elevated Walkway Stalking Shadow
- 6. Outdoor Sedan Stalking Shadow
- Frame Fatale Achievement
- Stalking Shadows vs Other DLC Collectibles
- Can't Find a Stalking Shadow?
- All 6 Shadows Checklist
- FAQ
Quick Answer: All 6 Stalking Shadow Locations
Here is the complete route at a glance:
| # | Location | Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcade | Back wall behind the arcade machines |
| 2 | Fireplace hallway | Dark stairwell landing |
| 3 | Scorched Earth | Wrecked civilian vehicle near the crashed bus |
| 4 | Metro platform | Foreground platform wall facing the tracks |
| 5 | Elevated walkway | Wall beside the narrow squeeze door |
| 6 | Outdoor area | Roof of the abandoned sedan |
Important: You don't simply walk up and interact with these shadows. Aim the camera at the suspicious area and use the flash.
Community players have also reported that the shadows only become apparent during the camera flash, which explains why they can be difficult to identify during a normal playthrough.
How Stalking Shadows Work
The Stalking Shadow collectible is tied to the Frame Fatale achievement.
Unlike a poster or other conventional object, a Stalking Shadow doesn't necessarily look like an obvious collectible before you activate it.
How to photograph a Stalking Shadow
- Reach one of the locations listed below.
- Equip the camera.
- Aim toward the environmental surface described in the guide.
- Point the camera directly at the suspicious shadow area.
- Trigger the camera flash.
- The shadow briefly becomes visible.
- Once it disappears, continue to the next location.
The important thing is the flash, not simply pointing the camera at the area.
One community player described the mechanic as seeing the shadow appear during the camera flash before it crumbles away. Other players specifically noted that they had difficulty even understanding what counted as a Stalking Shadow until this was explained.
Quick rule to remember
See something suspicious? Flash it.
1. Arcade Stalking Shadow
The first Stalking Shadow is inside the secret arcade area.
Where to look
Go to the back of the arcade and check the rear wall behind the row of upright arcade machines.
The shadow is easy to overlook because the arcade cabinets and dark environment can draw your attention away from the wall.
What to do
- Move toward the back of the arcade.
- Position yourself behind the arcade machines.
- Aim the camera at the back wall.
- Use the flash.
The hidden silhouette should briefly appear when illuminated.
Don't confuse it with
The arcade also contains other optional content, so don't assume every object in the room is part of the Frame Fatale requirement.
Shadow #1: ✓ Arcade
2. Fireplace Stairwell Stalking Shadow
The second shadow is found after the fireplace section, in the dark stairwell hallway.
Where to look
Look around the base of the dark stairwell, where piles of books and paper clutter the floor.
The environment is intentionally dark and messy, making this one particularly easy to walk past.
What to do
- Enter the hidden stairwell area.
- Reach the bottom/landing area.
- Face the wall around the book and paper piles.
- Aim the camera at the suspicious shadow.
- Trigger the flash.
The silhouette should appear briefly.
Quick landmark
Dark stairwell + piles of books and paper = Shadow #2.
Shadow #2: ✓ Fireplace/stairwell hallway
3. Scorched Earth Vehicle Stalking Shadow
The third Stalking Shadow appears during the Scorched Earth section.
Where to look
After reaching the area with the crashed transit bus, check the wrecked civilian vehicle behind the bus.
The shadow is positioned on the vehicle rather than sitting in the middle of the main path.
What to do
- Reach the crashed bus area.
- Look for the wrecked civilian car nearby.
- Check its hood/upper vehicle surface.
- Aim the camera at the shadow.
- Use the flash.
This is another location where simply following the obvious progression route can cause you to miss the collectible.
Shadow #3: ✓ Scorched Earth vehicle
4. Metro Platform Stalking Shadow
The fourth shadow is located in the Metro station.
Where to look
Check the foreground portion of the Metro platform, along the wall facing the train tracks.
The location is close to the platform edge, so don't focus only on the train itself.
What to do
- Reach the Metro platform.
- Move toward the foreground/right side.
- Look toward the wall facing the tracks.
- Aim your camera at the shadow.
- Trigger the flash.
The shadow should reveal itself briefly.
Quick landmark
Metro platform + wall facing the tracks = Shadow #4.
Shadow #4: ✓ Metro platform
5. Elevated Walkway Stalking Shadow
The fifth shadow is found on the elevated walkway later in the DLC.
Where to look
Check the concrete wall directly beside the narrow metal squeeze door.
The important landmark is the squeeze passage. If you're already looking for the way through, check the wall before moving on.
What to do
- Reach the elevated walkway.
- Locate the narrow squeeze door.
- Turn toward the wall immediately beside it.
- Aim the camera at the suspicious section.
- Use the flash.
This is an especially useful location to remember because the same general progression area leads toward the Keycard sequence.
Shadow #5: ✓ Elevated walkway
6. Outdoor Sedan Stalking Shadow
The sixth and final Stalking Shadow is outside the Metro area.
Where to look
After exiting the Metro stairway, look for the abandoned civilian sedan.
The shadow is on the roof of the car.
What to do
- Exit the Metro area.
- Turn toward the abandoned sedan.
- Check the roof.
- Aim your camera at the shadow.
- Trigger the flash.
Once the final shadow has been photographed, you should have completed the Stalking Shadow requirement for Frame Fatale.
Shadow #6: ✓ Outdoor sedan
Frame Fatale Achievement
Frame Fatale requires you to photograph all Stalking Shadows in The Prisoner DLC.
The achievement is officially listed as:
Frame Fatale — Photograph all stalking shadows
The DLC achievement list also confirms that The Prisoner has 10 achievements in total, with Frame Fatale worth 30 Gamerscore on the tracked Xbox/PC achievement listing.
Frame Fatale checklist
- ✓ Arcade
- ✓ Fireplace/stairwell hallway
- ✓ Scorched Earth vehicle
- ✓ Metro platform
- ✓ Elevated walkway
- ✓ Outdoor sedan
If you've checked all six and used the camera flash at each location, Frame Fatale should be completed.
Stalking Shadows vs Other DLC Collectibles
The Prisoner contains several different collectible and achievement objectives, and some of their mechanics can look similar at first.
| Collectible | What you do |
|---|---|
| Stalking Shadows | Aim the camera and use the flash |
| Blood Hound Suitcases | Open the suitcase, then flash the red sigil |
| Super Fly Posters | Interact with the poster |
| Petrified Spider Kids | Destroy them with the Axe |
This distinction matters because Stalking Shadows are not suitcase collectibles.
The achievement list separately identifies Frame Fatale, The Blood Hound, Super Fly Poster, and Dust Buster, confirming that these are separate objectives.
Can't Find a Stalking Shadow?
If you've reached the correct area but can't see anything, don't assume you've missed the collectible.
Try these steps
1. Use the camera
The shadows are designed around the camera mechanic.
2. Aim directly at the landmark
Don't simply point the camera around the general area. Aim toward the specific wall, vehicle, or surface described above.
3. Flash even if the shadow isn't obvious
The shadow may be difficult to identify before the flash.
4. Check environmental clutter
Several locations use:
- Dark walls
- Books and paper piles
- Vehicles
- Arcade machines
- Platform surfaces
The environment can hide the silhouette surprisingly well.
5. Don't look for a normal interaction prompt
This is perhaps the biggest source of confusion.
You're not necessarily looking for an object that says Interact.
Camera + flash is the important action.
Community players have specifically reported that the shadows can be almost impossible to understand until they discover that the camera flash makes the hidden child-like shadow appear.
All 6 Shadows Checklist
Use this if you're checking your progress during a replay:
REANIMAL The Prisoner — Frame Fatale
- ☐ 1. Arcade — Back wall behind arcade machines
- ☐ 2. Fireplace hallway — Dark stairwell landing
- ☐ 3. Scorched Earth — Wrecked civilian vehicle
- ☐ 4. Metro platform — Foreground wall facing tracks
- ☐ 5. Elevated walkway — Wall beside squeeze door
- ☐ 6. Outdoor area — Roof of abandoned sedan
Remember:
Camera → Aim → Flash.
FAQ
How many Stalking Shadows are in REANIMAL The Prisoner?
This guide covers six Stalking Shadow locations associated with the Frame Fatale achievement.
How do you find Stalking Shadows in REANIMAL?
Use the camera and flash the hidden shadow. The silhouette can be difficult to see before the flash.
What is Frame Fatale in REANIMAL?
Frame Fatale is a secret achievement/trophy requiring you to photograph all Stalking Shadows in The Prisoner DLC.
Do Stalking Shadows have an interaction prompt?
Not in the same way as ordinary environmental collectibles. The important action is to aim the camera and activate the flash.
Are Stalking Shadows the same as the Blood Hound suitcases?
No. They are separate DLC objectives. Blood Hound suitcases involve opening cases and photographing their internal symbols, while Stalking Shadows are hidden silhouettes revealed with the camera flash.
Which Stalking Shadow is easiest to miss?
The shadows around the darker environmental areas—particularly the fireplace stairwell, Metro platform, and elevated walkway—can blend into their surroundings. Checking the exact landmarks in this guide is safer than relying on the general area.
Final Frame Fatale Route
If you want the shortest possible version of this guide, remember the route:
Arcade → Fireplace Stairwell → Scorched Earth Vehicle → Metro Platform → Elevated Walkway → Outdoor Sedan
At every location:
Find the shadow → Aim the camera → Flash it.
That's all you need for the Frame Fatale collectible objective.
👉Related Guides, Sources & Helpful Community Links:
- All 6 Petrified Spider Kids Locations
- Suitcases Explained: Blood Hound vs Exploding Suitcases
- Into the Dark White Rabbit & Keycard Guide
- Missable Achievements: Into the Dark, Warm Bodies & More
- All Collectibles & Missable Achievements Guide
- REANIMAL on Steam: Official Steam page with the game’s developer, publisher, DLC/Season Pass information, achievements, and supported features.
- REANIMAL community discussion: The Prisoner DLC secrets — Players discuss additional hidden visuals, the suitcase symbol mechanic, ghost-child discoveries, and the six-count collectible pattern.
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