Another Iconic Horror Video Game Is Getting A Movie Adaptation

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Another Iconic Horror Video Game Is Getting A Movie Adaptation

Key Takeaways

  • Red Barrels’ Outlast is being adapted into a horror movie by Lionsgate.
  • Outlast, praised as one of the scariest games, has a strong narrative that could make a compelling film.
  • There may be potential to create a film franchise out of the Outlast series.

As a die-hard fan of horror games and movies who has spent countless sleepless nights running for my virtual life through the dark corridors of Mount Massive Asylum, I couldn’t be more excited about the news that Outlast is being adapted into a movie! With Lionsgate, the powerhouse behind iconic horror franchises like SAW and The Descent, at the helm, I have high hopes for this film.

Currently, video game intellectual properties are highly sought after in Hollywood, and another timeless franchise has recently been acquired. The upcoming horror film will be based on Red Barrels’ creation known as Outlast.

2013 saw the launch of the chilling horror game Outlast, swiftly earning a fearsome reputation as one of the scariest video games available. The narrative revolves around Miles Upshar, a tenacious investigative journalist, who delves into the Mount Massive Asylum, a psychiatric hospital nestled in the Colorado Rockies’ isolated peaks. Upon entering, Miles discovers secrets far beyond his expectations and is forced to flee from the asylum’s deranged patients. The game was warmly received upon its debut and continues to hold an impressive 80 on Metacritic.

Outlast Movie Adaptation Announced at Lionsgate

The survival-horror video game “Outlast” is set to be brought to life on the silver screen, according to reports from Bloody Disgusting. Lionsgate is spearheading the project’s development, a studio renowned for its work on horror franchises such as “SAW” and “The Descent.” Roy Lee, producer of films like “It,” “Barbarian,” and “Blair Witch,” has been enlisted to produce this film. J.T. Petty, who has penned scripts for the “Outlast” game series, is working on the script, ensuring a probable accurate portrayal of its original content. Red Barrels’ creative director David Chateauneuf expressed that an adaptation of “Outlast” was like a “nightmare come true,” while Lee stated that the game’s “emergent lore offers a solid base for creating a film that explores the psychological and physical terrors at the heart of the franchise.

When Outlast debuted in 2012, it transformed the horror gaming scene, establishing a fresh benchmark for immersion within the genre. Its rich, evolving storyline serves as an ideal base for exploring the psychological and physical terrors that define this franchise. I’m thrilled to breathe life into this extraordinary universe, catering to both newcomers and die-hard fans of the series.

Outlast Has The Potential to Become a Horror Movie Franchise

The project based on the Outlast series is currently in its initial stages, and as of now, no actors or directors have been assigned for it. The movie could potentially begin with the storyline from the first game, or it might delve into the plot of Outlast: Whistleblowers, a prequel that centers around Waylon Park, the anonymous informant who led Miles Upton to Mount Massive Asylum. If the film adaptation turns out successful, there’s a possibility for an Outlast film franchise, with adaptations of Outlast 2 in the works, set in the Arizona desert featuring new characters. Additionally, the game universe has ventured into multiplayer territory with Outlast Trials, a prequel set during the Cold War, where players must accomplish tasks while avoiding terrifying killers in a Cold War setting.

The horror game Outlast is joining other scary video games on the big screen, as the film adaptation of Until Dawn has finished shooting and announced a release date. Meanwhile, due to the success of the 2023 movie based on Five Nights at Freddy’s, Blumhouse is set to start production on Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and is also working on a movie adaptation of Dead by Daylight. Additionally, the Silent Hill franchise is continuing with a third film titled Return to Silent Hill. This means that when the Outlast movie eventually comes out, it will face stiff competition at the box office.

An Outlast movie is currently in development.

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2024-10-30 23:23