Bloober Team's The Medium Set for Horror Film Adaptation
Bloober Team's atmospheric psychological horror game, The Medium, is officially heading to the big screen. Gary Dauberman, a writer, producer, and director known for his work on the It film series, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun, and an Until Dawn adaptation, is overseeing the project. His production company, Coin Operated, has secured the film rights.
The adaptation is currently in its early stages, with the search for a screenwriter and director underway. Dauberman will serve as a producer alongside Mia Maniscalco, head of Coin Operated. Expressing his enthusiasm for the project, Dauberman stated, "Thanks to its story and cinematic effects, The Medium is simply made for adaptation. When I spoke with Piotr about it, we immediately bonded over our shared love for horror and his vision for where the genre is headed."
Released in January 2021, The Medium immerses players in post-Soviet Poland. The game follows Marianne, a medium who investigates the death of a child at a deserted hotel in Krakow. Her unique ability allows her to shift between the living world and the spirit realm, revealing secrets and solving puzzles by navigating both realities simultaneously. While the game was generally considered 'tolerable' by critics and players, our own editorial team notably gave it a 'Passable' rating upon its release, acknowledging its innovative concepts despite some imperfections.
Meanwhile, Bloober Team, the Polish studio behind The Medium, is also gearing up for the launch of their next title, Cronos: The New Dawn. This upcoming game has been described as a blend of elements from Dead Space and Silent Hill. While a definitive release date for Cronos: The New Dawn remains under wraps, it is confirmed for PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, complete with Russian text localization.
For fans of The Medium, this film adaptation presents an exciting opportunity to see the game's unique dual-reality mechanic and unsettling narrative brought to life in a new medium. Dauberman's proven track record in the horror genre suggests the film could capture the chilling atmosphere and intricate plot that made the game stand out, offering a fresh perspective on Marianne's haunting journey.
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