Outlast has been scaring gamers for some time now, and Hollywood is looking to bring those scares to the big screen as Lionsgate will team with Red Barrels to adapt the iconic and influential video game. Producer Roy Lee (It, Barbarian, Late Night with the Devil, Strange Darling) will lead the adaptation, with J.T. Petty (The Burrowers, Hellbenders) working on the screenplay.
Petty exclaims, “Red Barrels has been pushing the limits of horror in games for more than a decade, and expanding the Outlast Universe into film is an incredible opportunity to dive deeper into the characters and killers we love.”
“When Outlast launched in 2012, it changed the landscape of horror gaming, setting a new standard for immersion in the genre,” explains Roy Lee. “Its deep, emergent lore has provided a perfect foundation for creating a film that delves into the psychological and physical horrors at the core of the franchise. I’m excited to bring this unique world to life for both new viewers and the series’ dedicated fans.”
“As die-hard fans of horror across every medium, at Red Barrels, we are great admirers of Roy Lee’s and Lionsgate’s work. Horror movies old and new have had an undeniable impact on our franchise over the years, and to now have the opportunity to work on an Outlast film with true horror legends is a dream, or should I say, nightmare, come true,” says David Chateauneuf, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Red Barrels.
Outlast has gained a massive following with over 37 million players worldwide.
