Horror video game Outlast will be made into a film adaptation

survive has been scaring gamers for a while now, and Hollywood is looking to bring those fears to the big screen as Lionsgate is teaming up with Red Barrels to adapt the iconic and influential video game. Producer Roy Lee (This, Barbarian, Late Night with the Devil, Strange Darleneg) will lead the adaptation, and JT Petty (“The Burrowers,” “Hell Lords”) will work on the script.

Petty exclaims, “Red Barrels has been pushing the boundaries of horror in gaming for over a decade, and expanding the Outlast universe into film is an incredible opportunity to delve deeper into the characters and killers we love.”

“When survive released in 2012, it changed the horror gaming landscape, setting a new standard for immersion in the genre,” explains Roy Lee. “His deep, evolving knowledge provided the perfect foundation for a film that delves into the psychological and physical horrors at the heart of the franchise. I’m thrilled to bring this unique world to life for both new viewers and loyal fans of the series.”

“As die-hard horror fans of all genres, we at Red Barrels are big fans of the work of Roy Lee and Lionsgate. Horror films, old and new, have had an undeniable influence on our franchise over the years, and now we have the opportunity to work on survive A film starring true horror legends is a dream, or should I say, a nightmare come true,” says David Chateauneuf, co-founder and creative director of Red Barrels.

survive has gained a huge following: more than 37 million players worldwide.