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    One of the scariest horror games of the last 20 years is getting a live-action movie

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    One of the scariest horror games of the last 20 years is getting a live-action movie

    Cinema audiences will be taken to a twisted new world, with the Last longer video game franchise now getting the live-action movie treatment. The first game was released in 2013 and took players into the halls of Mount Massive Asylum, a psychiatric hospital overrun by its monstrous, tortured inmates. With the success of the first game, Last longer became a bigger franchise, com 2017 Last longer than 22024 spin-off titled The last trialsand a third game in development since 2017.

    With the Last longer franchise becoming one of the most terrifying new series released in the last 20 years, Lionsgate acquired the rights to the video game and is set to bring horror to the big screen with a live-action adaptation. The production will be directed by Roy Lee, whose credits include This and Chapter Two, Barbarianand the next Until Dawn film. JT Perry will also return to the franchise to help develop the script after having written all three games.

    While no director has currently been approved, Lee, Perry and series developer Red Barrels’ creative director, David Chateauneuf, have released statements where they shared their enthusiasm for translating the series from video game format to the big screen. Read them below:

    Lee: When Last longer released in 2012, it changed the landscape of horror games, setting a new standard for immersion in the genre. Its deep and emerging lore provided a perfect foundation for creating a film that delves into the psychological and physical horrors at the heart of the franchise. I’m excited to bring this unique world to life for both new viewers and dedicated fans of the series.

    Perry: Red Barrels has been pushing the boundaries of horror in gaming for over a decade and expanding the Last longer Universe into film is an incredible opportunity to delve deeper into the characters and killers we love.”

    Châteauneuf: As die-hard fans of horror in all mediums, at Red Barrels we are huge admirers of the work of Roy Lee and Lionsgate. Horror films, old and new, have had an undeniable impact on our franchise over the years, and now we have the opportunity to work on one Last longer movie with true horror legends is a dream, or should I say, nightmare, come true.

    Why Last longer Could be perfect for a film adaptation

    The series’ gameplay could fit neatly into a tried-and-tested subgenre

    2024 has already seen a selection of horror video game franchises preparing to make the leap from consoles to theater, including a first glimpse of the Silent Hill franchise film reboot with Return to Silent Hill and multiplayer success Dead in daylight set to be adapted into a feature film production. However, Last longer seems uniquely equipped to translate from game to screen thanks to its gameplay.

    In the original Last longer game, main character Mike Upshur is forced to use his video camera to observe the Asylumrelying on the device’s night vision settings to navigate hallways. While this unique game design created an immersive experience for players, it could also help with translation, seeing as the film adaptation is filmed in the style of a found footage film, similar to The Blair Witch Project and the REC series.

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    One character on the ground, with another above them in The Outlast Trials.

    Last longer was released during an interesting time for horror titles. Not only were there more established franchises, such as Resident Evil and silent Hill dormant after several titles received mixed or poor responses, but the rise of Let’s Play YouTube channels allowed audiences to share in the horror. As such, not only was Last longer capable of standing on its own merits, but took advantage of a time when the genre was growing in popularity and with little established competition.

    Although Lionsgate’s latest video game adaptation Bordersbecame one of the most infamous box office bombs of 2024Lee and Perry’s involvement has already shown that the film has the support of those who know what made the original video games a success. As such, longtime players may be eager to give Last longer a chance when the horrors of Mount Massive are displayed on the screen.

    Source: Lionsgate

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