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Alien Invasion Horror Game Goes Hollywood
21 Oct
Summary
- A horror video game with eight players is being adapted into a feature film.
- Players are journalists capturing photos of aliens in New York.
- The game sold over 1.5 million copies as a PC exclusive.
Studiocanal's genre label, Sixth Dimension, is in the early stages of developing a feature film adaptation of the multiplayer horror game "The Headliners." The game, released in 2025 by Kafi Games, places up to eight players in the roles of journalists tasked with capturing iconic photos of an alien-infested New York City. Players are the only ones permitted within the city, aiming for front-page-worthy shots while evading alien dangers. This title has proven highly successful, selling over 1.5 million copies as a PC exclusive.
Sixth Dimension's head, Jed Benedict, described the game as a unique entry into the alien invasion genre, comparing the intended film to a blend of "Cloverfield," "Ghostbusters," and "Nightcrawler." The focus will be on the journalists risking their lives for the perfect photograph. While plot details, casting, and a creative team are yet to be revealed, this adaptation reflects Hollywood's increasing interest in video game intellectual property, following successes like "Five Nights at Freddy's" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."
Sixth Dimension, launched in February 2025, has already produced films like the reboot of "Silent Night, Deadly Night" and Eli Roth's "Ice Cream Man." Upcoming projects include "The Mannequin" and "Home Safety Hotline," also based on a video game. The trend of adapting video games is further evidenced by Paramount's "Street Fighter" and upcoming projects like "Cyberpunk 2077" and "Elden Ring."
