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Dead By Daylight Movie Finds Its Director In The Chilling Mind Behind The Damned
Thordur Palsson, known for "The Damned" and "The Valhalla Murders," has been chosen to direct the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the survival-horror game Dead by Daylight. The film will be produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster, with Jason Blum expressing confidence in Palsson's vision. The script is penned by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick.
Dead by Daylight celebrates its 10 year anniversary by adding the most sought after horror icon and teasing 'a…
Dead by Daylight celebrated its 10th anniversary with a fan event featuring new announcements, including the addition of Jason Voorhees and the first Indigenous Survivor, Shane Wiigwaas. The game will also receive a significant visual overhaul with updated character models, environments, and dynamic weather systems, alongside plans for new game modes and community-driven content.
Get 10 Million Free Bloodpoints For Dead By Daylight’s 10th Anniversary
Behaviour Interactive is celebrating Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary by giving all players 10 million free Bloodpoints. Players can redeem this offer using the code DBD10BIRTHDAY until July 16. The developer also announced a significant amount of upcoming content for the game.
Dead by Daylight movie officially greenlit at Blumhouse, but still no word on which horror icons could appear
Blumhouse has officially greenlit a Dead by Daylight movie, with Thordur Palsson set to direct. The film, based on the popular multiplayer horror game, is expected to begin filming in 2027. While no cast has been announced, fans have been speculating about potential actors for survivor and killer roles.
Dead by Daylight movie adaptation has found its director
Thordur Palsson has been appointed as the director for the upcoming Dead by Daylight film adaptation, produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster in conjunction with Behaviour Interactive. Palsson aims to capture the dread and tension of the game, with filming expected to begin in 2027. The movie is being made with the game's fans in mind.
Dead by Daylight 10th anniversary marked with new character, map and major game improvement reveals
Behaviour Interactive celebrated Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary by revealing future content and improvements. The game will receive new characters like Jason Voorhees and the first Indigenous survivor, Shane Wiigwaas, along with new maps and game modes. A significant visual overhaul is planned for 2027, and the game will introduce a robust modding suite for the community.
Dead by Daylight Delivers an Unforgettable 10th Anniversary Celebration
Behaviour Interactive celebrated the 10th anniversary of Dead by Daylight with major reveals including new chapters featuring Jason Voorhees, Shane Wiigwaas, and Art the Clown, alongside collaborations with Iron Maiden, Ice Nine Kills, The Walking Dead, Silent Hill, Scooby-Doo, and Diablo. The developer also announced ambitious plans for 2027, including a visual overhaul, new game modes, and sandbox modding tools. A Dead by Daylight film is also in development with director Thordur Palsson.
A Dead by Daylight movie is in the works at Blumhouse
Blumhouse has announced a film adaptation of the popular asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight, with Thordur Palsson set to direct. This marks Blumhouse's continued involvement in video game adaptations, following their success with Five Nights at Freddy's. The movie is expected to explore the game's lore and the origins of its original characters and the mysterious Entity.
Dead by Daylight Terrifier Chapter Reveal Promises Art the Clown for November 2026
Behaviour Interactive has announced that Art the Clown from the Terrifier franchise will be a new character in Dead by Daylight. This new chapter is set to release in November.
Terrifier's Art the Clown is coming to Dead by Daylight in November 2026
Behaviour Interactive has announced a collaboration that will bring Art the Clown from the Terrifier horror film series to Dead by Daylight in November 2026. This partnership was revealed during the game's 10th anniversary celebration, with further details expected closer to the release date.
Director Confirmed for Upcoming Dead by Daylight Movie
Thordur Palsson, known for 'The Damned' and 'The Valhalla Murders,' has been confirmed as the director for the upcoming Dead by Daylight movie. The screenplay is being written by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick.
Don’t Hold Your Breath For A Dead By Daylight Sequel
Behaviour Interactive has stated that a sequel to their popular asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight is not currently in development. Instead, the company plans to continue investing in and expanding the existing game, with plans for new maps, gameplay overhauls, and game modes. They also expressed interest in creating other games within the Dead by Daylight universe that are not direct sequels.
Dead By Daylight Is More Violent Than Ever, And The Devs Told Me Why
Dead by Daylight's creative director Dave Richard explained that the game's increasing depiction of violence is a conscious decision to align with the genre's growing popularity and player demand for more intense experiences. This evolution is evident in the game's 'moris' and upcoming collaborations like the one with the Terrifier franchise.
Everything Announced For Dead by Daylight During Its 10th Anniversary Stream
Behaviour Interactive celebrated Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary by announcing numerous updates, including new killers like Jason Voorhees, Art the Clown, and Frank Stone, and a new survivor, Shane Wiigwaas. The game will also receive a new mall map, various cosmetic crossovers with franchises like The Walking Dead and Silent Hill, and future additions like modding tools and new game modes. The studio also confirmed that a Dead by Daylight movie is in development with director Thordur Palsson.
Dead by Daylight is getting a visual overhaul in 2027
Behaviour Interactive announced a significant visual overhaul for Dead by Daylight, planned for release in 2027. The update will introduce new character models, improved animations, enhanced maps, and a dynamic weather system. The developer also teased upcoming collaborations and content, including a chapter based on The Casting of Frank Stone.
Scooby-Doo content has been announced for Dead by Daylight
Behaviour Interactive has announced that content based on the Scooby-Doo franchise will be coming to Dead by Daylight in the near future as a new cosmetic Collection. While details are scarce, the developer teased the crossover during the game's 10th-anniversary celebration, noting it as one of the most anticipated collections. This announcement also coincided with a tease for a Diablo 4 crossover collection set for October 2026.
Dead by Daylight is getting an overhaul so big it’ll almost be a new game
Dead by Daylight is receiving a significant overhaul that is described as being so substantial it will feel like a new game. The extent of the changes suggests a major evolution for the popular asymmetrical multiplayer title.
Dead by Daylight will get a chapter based on The Casting of Frank Stone in 2027
Behaviour Interactive announced that Dead by Daylight will receive a new chapter in 2027 inspired by their narrative game, The Casting of Frank Stone. The Casting of Frank Stone, released in 2024, is set in the Dead by Daylight universe and follows filmmakers investigating a haunted steel mill.
Dead by Daylight: Chorus of Sin will bring its first 'community collaboration' Chapter in August
Behaviour Interactive announced the 'Chorus of Sin' Chapter for Dead by Daylight, set to release in August 2026. This marks the game's first Chapter developed through community voting, with players deciding on the Killer and Survivor's traits. The new Killer is named The Judgement and the Survivor is Aurora.
Dead by Daylight film script is complete & adds Thordur Palsson as director
Behaviour Interactive has announced that the script for the Dead by Daylight film adaptation is complete, with Thordur Palsson attached to direct. The screenplay was written by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. This news was revealed during the game's 10th Anniversary event, which also teased upcoming in-game content and a visual overhaul.
