Bloober Team's 'The Medium' Is Getting the Hollywood Treatment – But Will It Be Any Good?
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Bloober Team's *The Medium* is getting a film adaptation, produced by Gary Dauberman of *It* and *Annabelle* fame, raising the age-old question: can they actually make a good video game movie? The search for a writer and director is on, and the gaming world watches with bated breath (and a touch of cynicism).
Right, so Bloober Team, the folks behind psychological horror titles like *Layers of Fear* and the recent *Silent Hill 2* remake, are at it again – this time, with a film adaptation of *The Medium*. And get this: Gary Dauberman, the writer-producer behind *It* and the *Annabelle* flicks, has snapped up the rights. Colour me intrigued…and ever so slightly skeptical.
According to *Eurogamer*, Dauberman will produce the film under his Coin Operated production banner, alongside Mia Maniscalco. Now, Dauberman seems genuinely chuffed about the project, saying he and Bloober CEO Piotr Babieno bonded over their shared love of horror. He reckons Bloober’s pushing the genre forward in "unique and terrifying ways," which, fair dinkum, is a bold claim.
Babieno seems equally stoked, feeling Dauberman's the perfect partner to tackle the tricky task of adapting a game into a film. He mentions balancing multiple interests, but implies Dauberman *gets* the vision. This isn't Coin Operated's first rodeo either; they also co-produced the *Until Dawn* film with PlayStation Productions.
*The Medium*, for those who missed it, dropped in 2021 and plunges players into a spooky Poland-set world, where the protagonist can hop between two rather unsettling realms. It's got that Bloober Team psychological twist, so expect plenty of mind-bending moments. But let’s be honest, adapting a game that relies heavily on atmosphere and player interaction is a bloody tough challenge. Can they capture that dread on the big screen? That's the million-dollar question, innit?
Of course, the search is on for a writer and director to actually *make* the thing. So, we're still a fair way off from seeing if this adaptation will be a triumph or a train wreck. Bloober’s also gearing up to release *Cronos: The New Dawn* later this year – a game *Eurogamer* cheekily describes as “pilfering liberally” from other survival horror titles, which sounds…well, interesting.
I reckon *The Medium* has the potential to be a genuinely creepy film, especially with Dauberman's horror pedigree. But game adaptations are notoriously hit-or-miss. We've seen some brilliant ones, sure, but we've also seen some absolute stinkers that make you wanna chuck your popcorn at the screen.
Ultimately, success hinges on whether they can translate the game's unique dual-reality gameplay mechanic and unsettling atmosphere into a compelling cinematic experience. Only time will tell if Dauberman and co. can pull it off. But I'm cautiously optimistic – with a healthy dose of skepticism, naturally.
Tags: The Medium, Bloober Team, Gary Dauberman, Film Adaptation, Horror Games
Original article: Eurogamer