Blumhouse Productions is developing a film adaptation of the popular horror video game “Phasmophobia,” the first-person paranormal puzzle game that gained viral popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project will be produced in collaboration with Atomic Monster and Kinetic Games Limited, though no distributor or release date has been announced yet.
Originally released in early access in 2020, “Phasmophobia” quickly became a social media sensation as Twitch streamers and YouTubers embraced the multiplayer ghost-hunting gameplay. Developed by Kinetic Games Limited, the game was a breakthrough hit for the indie studio, topping Steam’s sales charts for several weeks in late 2020. It has since been ported to multiple consoles and sold over 23 million copies worldwide. The game also earned critical acclaim, winning the Best Debut Game award at the 2020 Game Awards.
The film adaptation was revealed at Hollywood’s inaugural “Business of Fear” event, featuring Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum and president Abhijay Prakash as speakers. This project follows Blumhouse’s previous video game adaptation, the 2023 film “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which grossed $291 million globally despite a simultaneous streaming release on Peacock.
A sequel to “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is scheduled for theatrical release on December 5. In addition to producing films, Blumhouse also operates a gaming division, with upcoming titles including “Eyes of Hellfire” and “Sleep Awake,” indicating the studio’s ongoing investment in the intersection of gaming and horror entertainment.
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