Video game adaptations have been on the rise in recent years, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to stop anytime soon. After Resident Evil and Silent Hill (a new episode of which will start filming under the direction of Christophe Gans), we learn that the horror game Dead by Daylight will also be the subject of a film adaptation. Indeed, we learn that production companies Atomic Monster and Blumhouse have decided to collaborate with the Behavior Interactif studio to implement this project. And when you know that the CEO of Atomic Monster is none other than James Wan, the director of the first Saw, The Conjuring and Insidious, there is something to be hyped about. “ With Dead by Daylight, the Behavior team puts the horror world in the spotlight, having created an incredible environment brimming with atmosphere and terrifying villains, making for a perfectly chilling film adaptation. We’re big fans of the game here at Atomic Monster, and we’re excited to bring this terrifying world to the big screen by teaming up with Blumhouse. » advances James Wan, in search of new sensations.
Note that since its launch in 2016, Dead by Daylight has brought together more than 50 million players worldwide, with 2 million players playing it daily. Game with asymmetrical gameplay which consists of a manhunt between a group of victims and the executioner, Dead by Daylight saw its concept being copied by everyone thereafter. The game has also paid homage to horror cinema on many occasions by integrating iconic characters from television, cinema and gaming, such as Freedy Krueger, Leatherface, Jigsaw, Sadako of The Ring, Ghostface, Ash from Evil Dead, etc. We are now awaiting more concrete information, such as the name of the director, the cast and the release date. We’ll keep you posted.