‘Dead by Daylight’ Movie Names Thordur Palsson as Director

Thordur Palsson was named director of the "Dead by Daylight" film adaptation on June 12, 2024, according to a joint announcement by Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Behaviour Interactive. Palsson, who helmed Iceland's first Netflix Original series, "The Valhalla Murders" in 2020, will make his feature directorial debut with this project. The game "Dead by Daylight," developed by Behaviour Interactive, has amassed over 60 million players since its 2016 launch and features a cat-and-mouse gameplay dynamic where one player hunts four survivors. Blumhouse, known for horror hits like "The Exorcist" and "M3GAN," and Atomic Monster, founded by James Wan and responsible for "The Conjuring" franchise, are co-producing the film. The partnership between these production houses and the game's developer signals a significant investment in translating the popular multiplayer horror experience to the big screen. The film's development is expected to leverage the game's extensive lore and character roster, which includes original characters and licensed figures from various horror properties.