‘SAW’ Studio Lionsgate Bringing Iconic Horror Game ‘Outlast’ to the Big Screen [Exclusive]

Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report that Lionsgate, the studio behind the hit SAW franchise, and Red Barrels, one of the horror genre’s most influential video game developers, have announced a deal to bring the Outlast horror series to the big screen.

Prolific horror film producer Roy Lee (It, Barbarian, Late Night with the Devil, Strange Darling) will lead the adaptation. Lee will bring the film the same terrifying authenticity that has made the critically acclaimed psychological horror game franchise a fan favorite for over 37 million players worldwide.

J.T. Petty (The Burrowers, Hellbenders), who is deeply involved in the story for the games themselves, will be working on the film’s screenplay. Petty previews, “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.”

With Lionsgate’s success and expertise in high-quality cinematic storytelling in the horror genre as the studio behind the SAW franchise, as well as the recent hits The Strangers: Chapter 1 and Imaginary, and many other hit films over the decades, along with Red Barrels’ reputation for pushing the boundaries of horror in gaming, the upcoming adaptation promises to deliver a gripping experience that captures the franchise’s signature elements—immersive atmosphere, chilling sound design, and relentless suspense.

“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.”

“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,” explains David Chateauneuf, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Red Barrels.