James Wan’s Atomic Monster studio is bringing the worldwide hit video game horror Phasmophobia to the big screen. Here is everything you need to know about the game and the upcoming movie.
In recent years, video game adaptations have become increasingly popular. There are Until Dawn, The Last of Us, A Minecraft Movie, and in 2023, Blumhouse released Five Nights at Freddy’s, a horror film based on the video game series of the same name.
Note: The film earned nearly $300 million worldwide on a budget of $20 million. This explains why the company’s head, Jason Blum, decided to continue exploring horror games.
The studio’s next project is an adaptation of the multiplayer horror game Phasmophobia.
What Is Known About the ‘Phasmophobia’ Movie?
James Wan’s Atomic Monster will produce the movie. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but, given the specifics of the game, the film will likely focus on a team of ghost hunters.
A premiere date has not yet been set, nor have a director or actors been chosen. It is known that Kinetic Games, the development studio, will be involved in the adaptation. Daniel Knight, Kinetic Games lead dev, said:
“We’re thrilled to officially announce that a Phasmophobia film adaption is in development […]. 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.”
What’s next: Since the project has just begun development, filming will most likely not start before 2026.
‘Phasmophobia’ Is a Horror Video Game That Became a Worldwide Hit
This will be Kinetic Games’ first film adaptation, opening a new chapter for their debut project, which has become a worldwide phenomenon in just five years.
A look back: Released in 2020, Phasmophobia instantly became a sensation during the pandemic – it provided the opportunity to have fun with friends without leaving home.
Phasmophobia‘s popularity was largely influenced by Twitch streamers, and more than 23 million copies were eventually sold. Similar games have been released since Phasmophobia, but none have been able to repeat its success.
What Is ‘Phasmophobia’ About?
Phasmophobia is a game that can be played by groups of up to four people. Players take on the roles of paranormal investigators. The objective is to determine what type of ghost inhabits a given sinister location.
The locations vary greatly – ranging from average houses to hospitals. During the investigation, players must look for clues and compare them with information on known types of evil spirits.
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