Lionsgate, the studio behind the hit SAW franchise, and Red Barrels, have announced a deal to bring the Outlast horror series to the big screen according to an exclusive report from Bloody Disgusting

Roy Lee (It, Barbarian, Late Night with the Devil, Strange Darling) will lead the adaptation. Lee talked about the game and how it changed the landscape of videogames.

“When Outlast launched in 2012, it changed the landscape of horror gaming, setting a new standard for immersion in the genre,” said Roy Lee. “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.”

J.T. Petty (The Burrowers, Hellbenders) will be working on the film’s screenplay. Petty talked about the way Red Barrels has crafted the Outlast universe

“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.”

David Chateauneuf Co-Founder and Creative Director at Red Barrels also explains

“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,”

Outlast has evoled over the past decade with the latest entry The Outlast Trials launched in 2024, offering an immersive multiplayer experience for up to four players. The psychological terror that defines each Outlast installment lies a recurring theme of corruption and manipulation.

The Outlast film adaptation is coming out at a time when it seems video game adaptations are getting it right. We are excited to see what the film could bring especially as fans of the game.