Bloober’s The Medium Gets Film Adaptation by It Producer Gary Dauberman
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– Bloober Team’s horror game *The Medium* is being adapted into a film by writer-producer Gary Dauberman, known for *It* and *Annabelle*.
– Dauberman will produce the film alongside Mia Maniscalco under their production company Coin Operated, which previously co-produced the *Until Dawn* film.
– Dauberman praised *The Medium* for its cinematic visuals and compelling story, aligning with Bloober CEO Piotr Babieno’s vision for horror.
– The search for a writer and director for the film adaptation has begun, with Babieno expressing confidence in Dauberman as the ideal partner.
– Bloober Team, known for *Layers of Fear* and *Silent Hill 2*, is also developing *Cronos: The New Dawn*, a survival horror game inspired by past titles.
The Medium horror game from Bloober Team is getting a cinematic makeover, with Gary Dauberman, the creative force behind It and Annabelle, leading the charge. The acclaimed writer-producer has acquired the rights to adapt the psychological thriller into a feature film through his production company Coin Operated, partnering with president Mia Maniscalco to bring the project to life.
Dauberman expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, praising The Medium’s gripping narrative and striking visuals as ideal for a film adaptation. “From the moment I spoke with Piotr Babieno, Bloober’s CEO, it was clear we shared the same passion for horror and its future,” he said. “Bloober consistently pushes boundaries in the genre, and I’m thrilled to work alongside them.”
Babieno echoed the sentiment, calling Dauberman the perfect creative ally. “Finding the right partner for game adaptations can be tricky, but Gary immediately understood our vision,” he noted. “Every discussion has only strengthened my confidence in this project.”
While the hunt for a director and screenwriter is underway, this isn’t Coin Operated’s first venture into game adaptations. The company previously collaborated with PlayStation Productions on the Until Dawn film. Dauberman’s own credentials include scripting hits like The Conjuring Universe’s Annabelle and The Nun, along with both chapters of the blockbuster It franchise.
Originally launched in 2021, The Medium stands out as a chilling psychological horror experience set in Poland, where players navigate dual realities. Bloober Team, known for titles like Layers of Fear and Observer, has since expanded its portfolio with the Silent Hill 2 remake and the upcoming Cronos: The New Dawn, a survival horror game drawing inspiration from genre classics.
Early impressions of Cronos suggest a bold, if familiar, approach. Eurogamer’s Ian Higton described it as “a survival horror game about time travel and theft, both in its premise and its gameplay influences.” With Bloober’s knack for atmospheric storytelling and Dauberman’s horror expertise, The Medium’s transition to film could deliver something truly unsettling for audiences.
(Source: EUROGAMER)
