‘Dead by Daylight’ Taps Thordur Palsson To Adapt Horror Game For Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Behaviour Interactive
'Dead by Daylight' horror game gets its first official film director—an Icelandic auteur set to begin shooting next year.
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Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive have announced Thordur Palsson as director for the *Dead by Daylight* film adaptation. The Icelandic filmmaker, known for his atmospheric horror work, will helm the project, which is set to begin principal photography in 2027.
Coverage from Yahoo, IGN, *The Hollywood Reporter*, Variety, and *Deadline* confirms the casting but does not yet specify details on the script, cast, or studio involvement beyond Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster banner. Palsson’s directorial approach and how closely the film will adhere to the game’s lore remain unaddressed.
Watch for further announcements on casting, release timelines, and whether Palsson’s signature style will translate to the franchise’s survival-horror tone. Production milestones—such as pre-production updates—will likely follow in the coming months.
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Quick answers
Who is directing the *Dead by Daylight* film?
Thordur Palsson, an Icelandic director known for his work in horror.
When will filming begin?
Principal photography is scheduled to start next year (2027), according to multiple outlets.
Which studio is producing the film?
Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster, in collaboration with Behaviour Interactive, the game’s developer.
Coverage (5)
- The DEAD BY DAYLIGHT Movie Adaptation Finally Has A Director Yahoo · 70d ago
- Icelandic Director Thordur Palsson Will Helm the Upcoming Dead by Daylight Film, Which Begins Shooting Next Year IGN · 70d ago
- Thordur Palsson Tapped to Direct ‘Dead by Daylight’ Film Adaptation The Hollywood Reporter · 70d ago
- ‘Dead by Daylight’ Movie Names Thordur Palsson as Director Variety · 70d ago
- ‘Dead by Daylight’ Taps Thordur Palsson To Adapt Horror Game For Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Behaviour Interactive Deadline · 70d ago
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