For years, Red Barrels has slowly perfected its formula for its Outlast franchise. In our review for Outlast II, Rectify Gaming expressed the game to be one of the most thrilling releases of that time. “Outlast II is the terrifying sequel to the 2013 title Outlast. […] Outlast II plays with you in a horrible way. Everything from the jump scares to the twisted, creepy, and unbelievable events that occur, you might wanna run away from this game.”
Additionally with the recent release of The Outlast Trials delivering the same fear-inducing experiences with multiplayer coupled with it is also successfully effective. “The Outlast Trials takes its bone-chilling horror and extends it to a multiplayer aspect. The series retains its horror roots that scare you at every turn. Completing missions also makes you feel like you are improving, giving you goals to work towards.”
Now with three games on its belt, a live-action film is now being entertained over at production firm Lionsgate. Roy Lee (Late Night with the Devil, Strange Darling) is said to be attached to spearhead the film adaptation. Even more, J.T. Perrty (The Burrowers) who is deeply imbedded in the storytelling for Outlast is also onboard to write the screenplay.
“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,” according to Petty as per Bloody Disgusting. Red Barrels is also said to be involved in the production for the Outlast film with co-founder David Chateauneuf confirmed to collaborate with Lionsgate.
“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,” Chateauneuf added.
Lee also injects: “When Outlast launched in 2012, it changed the landscape of horror gaming, setting a new standard for immersion in the genre. 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.”
Are you excited for the Outlast film?
Source: Bloody Disgusting
