ALBAWABA – The renowned horror video game Phasmophobia, which captivated players upon its release by enabling ghost communication through microphone use, is set to be adapted into a feature film by the eminent Blumhouse Productions.
This announcement has ignited excitement among fans, especially considering Blumhouse’s impressive history of horror successes, like The Black Phone, M3GAN, and the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s adaptation, both of which will have sequels this year.
In collaboration with Atomic Monster and Kinetic Games, Blumhouse is moving forward with the film project, although a distributor has yet to be confirmed, as reported by Variety.
Phasmophobia is becoming a feature film courtesy of Blumhouse
On its official X page (formerly Twitter), Phasmophobia announced, “We are thrilled to share that a feature film adaptation of #Phasmophobia is officially in the works, thanks to @Blumhouse.”
Fans took to social media expressing their anticipation, with one tweet stating, “Blumhouse + Phasmophobia = a perfect blend of horror!”
Another fan humorously added, “If the main character doesn’t ask, ‘Are you here, are you close? Are you pizza?’ I’m not interested.”
Launched on Valve’s Steam platform in 2020 amid the COVID-19 lockdown, Phasmophobia became a sensation thanks to its unique cooperative gameplay, which allowed groups of friends to connect through voice chat while exploring spooky locations and encountering supernatural beings.
According to Variety, over 23 million copies of the game have been sold worldwide, earning the title of “Best Debut Game” at The Game Awards in 2020.
This upcoming film represents Blumhouse’s second live-action adaptation of a beloved horror game, following their adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy’s. Despite mixed reviews, that film achieved a remarkable $297.2 million in global box office revenue against a $20 million budget.
