The PC Flashlight Key Is F
The official Scream And Run description lists Flashlight — F. That is the confirmed PC input for players looking for Scream And Run flashlight controls.
The same description places you in a school after dark and tells you to search classrooms and backpacks for keys. Use the flashlight input to check visibility in your current scene; the official text does not describe every animation or interaction state.
Light and Enemy Detection
The collected official source does not say that flashlight light attracts monsters. It also does not say that turning the flashlight off makes you undetectable. Neither claim should be treated as a rule simply because the game takes place in darkness.
When searching, pause long enough to look around and identify the next route. This is an ordinary observation habit, not a tested game mechanic. Finding a key or being able to see a room does not mean the room is safe.
If F Does Not Seem to Work
Confirm that the game has keyboard focus, test the key separately from other movement inputs, and check the prompts visible in the current mode. For a phone or controller, use its displayed controls instead of assuming a PC key translates to a particular button.
The available description does not document battery capacity, recharge behavior, unlock requirements or device-specific troubleshooting, so this guide does not invent a fix for those possibilities.
Can I use it while sliding? The sources list both actions but do not confirm how they interact during the slide animation.
What are the movement keys? Shift is Run, C is Crouch/Crawl and Shift + C is Slide. The control reference collects the list in one place.