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Dead by Daylight Slasher Hits the Big Screen!
15 Jun
Summary
- Dead by Daylight is being adapted into a feature film.
- Thordur Palsson will direct the horror movie adaptation.
- The film is set for release by Blumhouse Atomic Monster.
Ten years after its initial release, the video game Dead by Daylight is being transformed into a feature film. The adaptation is helmed by director Thordur Palsson, known for his work on Netflix's The Valhalla Murders and the film The Damned. This announcement was made during the game's 10th-anniversary celebration in Montreal.
Produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive, the film aims to bring the game's beloved world to theaters. Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse Atomic Monster, expressed confidence in Palsson's ability to translate the game's terror to the big screen. James Wan, co-founder of Atomic Monster, highlighted the game's massive daily player base, stating the adaptation will immerse fans in the familiar settings of the game.
Stephen Mulrooney, chief product officer for Behaviour Interactive, praised Palsson's distinctive vision and skill in building atmospheric tension. This directorial choice is expected to resonate with both existing fans and newcomers to the Dead by Daylight universe. The production involves key figures from Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Behaviour Interactive, with several producers and executive producers attached to the project.
