Blumhouse Developing Film Adaptation of Phasmophobia Horror Video Game
- Blumhouse Productions is working on a movie adaptation of Phasmophobia, the multiplayer paranormal horror game that initially launched in early access in 2020.
- The surge in popularity of the game during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by Twitch streamers and social media attention, prompted Blumhouse to collaborate alongside the developers and Atomic Monster to produce the film adaptation.
- Phasmophobia sold over 23 million copies, won the 2020 Best Debut Game award, and has been ported to multiple consoles, marking it as a breakthrough hit for indie developer Kinetic Games.
- Daniel Knight, Kinetic Games' director and lead developer, said the adaptation is the start of something exciting and the team is thrilled to announce the movie is in progress.
- No release date or distributor has been set yet, but the film is expected to expand the game's audience and follows Blumhouse's successful adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's.
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Popular horror game Phasmophobia set for film adaptation
Blumhouse Productions is working to develop a film based on Phasmophobia, the first-person horror game that surged in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are producing the upcoming film in collaboration with the game’s developer, Kinetic Games Limited. As of now, no distributor or release date has been announced. Originally launched in early 2020, Phasmophobia became a viral hit, particularly on platforms like T…
Film Adaptation of Hit Paranormal Video Game 'Phasmophobia' in the Works From Blumhouse
Blumhouse is developing a feature film adaptation of the hit paranormal video game “Phasmophobia,” the studio announced Tuesday. From British indie game developer Kinetic Games Limited, “Phasmophobia” launched in 2020 on Steam and since then has sold more than 22 million copies worldwide. It is also available on consoles including Playstation 5 and Xbox Series. The film adaptation will be produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster in association w…
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A Phasmophobia Film Is Officially In Development
A horror film adaptation of Kinetic Games’ Phasmophobia is now in development with Blumhouse. Since its early access in 2020, Phasmophobia has captured the attention of millions of players worldwide thanks to its hands-on paranormal investigation and cooperative gameplay with friends. It has become a staple in the horror genre and a go-to when deciding which multiplayer experience you’d like to play. And now, Phasmophobia is officially coming to…
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