Another video game is set to get the movie treatment, and it’s Kinetic Games' surprise horror hit,Phasmophobia. It won’t be some soulless cash-in, either, as the production company behind it has the horror chops to ensure the film’s quality matches that of the game.
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Whether you’re exorcising ghosts or exploring tombs, there are many games that have similarities to Phasmophobia’s co-op horror gameplay.
For those unfamiliar with Phasmophobia, it’s an investigative horror game with a multiplayer focus that’s receiving seasonal content updates from the developers.
Developer Kinetic Games will also help in producing the film, which should ensure the movie’s faithfulness to the game.
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Producing the film will be Blumhouse, the film production company that has a long track record of releasing top-notch horror movies.Joining the outfit is Atomic Monster, the production company founded by horror director James Wan (The Conjuring, Insidious), and, as mentioned previously, Kinetic Games will also be co-producing.
Kinetic Games director Daniel Knight said “it’s a big moment for the whole Kinetic team, and the start of something really exciting. We never could’ve imagined the incredible heights this game would reach when it launched five years ago, and we’re so thankful to our amazing community for the lasting impact Phasmophobia has had in the gaming space and beyond.”
Working with Blumhouse and Atomic Monster marks an incredible new chapter for the game, and we can’t wait to share more as the project develops. -Daniel Knight (viaPolygon)
Phasmophobia, which was released in 2020, is a four-player online co-op psychological horror experience. Players must band together to investigate paranormal activity to gather as much evidence as they can. Needless to say, this is a game where jump scares are to be expected.
Since its release,the game has received numerous free title updates that have added new challenges, rewards, and activitiesfor players to keep the experience fresh.
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Blumhouse also produced the highly successful Five Nights at Freddy’s film adaptation, which was released in 2023. While the movie adaptation didn’t fare well among critics, it earned a staggering $297 million at the box office with just a $20 million budget. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is set to be released in theaters on July 19, 2025.
Alongside Phasmophobia,Blumhouse is also producing a Dead by Daylight moviewith Atomic Monster, although there is no release date set for that project.
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