Phasmophobia, the spine-chilling ghost-hunting simulator developed by Kinetic Games, is set to make a chilling leap from screen to screen — as a Hollywood feature film.
The project will be brought to life in collaboration with Blumhouse, the renowned studio behind horror hits such as Five Nights at Freddy’s, The Conjuring, and M3gan. While details remain scarce, including information about the film’s director, writer, or cast, fans can expect an officially licensed adaptation rooted in the eerie atmosphere that made the game a global sensation.
Daniel "Dknighter" Knight, director of Kinetic Games, expressed his excitement:
“It’s a big moment for the whole Kinetic team, and the start of something really exciting. We never could’ve imagined the incredible heights this game would reach when it launched five years ago, and we’re so thankful to our amazing community for the lasting impact Phasmophobia has had in the gaming space and beyond.
“Working with Blumhouse and Atomic Monster marks an incredible new chapter for the game, and we can’t wait to share more as the project develops.”
For the uninitiated, Phasmophobia is a four-player online co-op psychological horror game where players step into the roles of paranormal investigators. Each mission drops you into a haunted location filled with strange activity — your goal is to gather evidence of the supernatural using tools like EMF readers, spirit boxes, and cameras. Since launching in early access in 2020, the game has not only defined a new wave of co-op horror but also sold over 23 million copies worldwide.
Later this month, the highly anticipated Chronicle update will bring major changes to how players collect evidence, track progress, and level up their investigators — promising a fresh layer of depth to the experience.
Phasmophobia’s influence even earned it a spot on [ttpp]IGN's list of the 25 best horror games ever made[/ttpp]. Do you think it deserves its place among the genre’s elite?
It’s worth noting that Blumhouse’s previous attempt at adapting a horror video game — Five Nights at Freddy’s — received mixed reactions, scoring a 4/10 from IGN for leaning too heavily into plot while missing the primal fear that made the game so gripping. A sequel is scheduled for release in December 2025, giving the studio another shot at getting the formula right.
As for Phasmophobia, fans are cautiously optimistic — hoping the movie captures the same dread and tension felt during every trembling voice line and flickering light in-game.
