The latest video game to join the plethora of film adaptations is indie fishing horror sim Dredge, of all games.
You would think that with a concept like “fishing game but there’s Eldritch horrors” that it might not have made too many waves (pun intended), but you’d be wrong, as Dredge managed to sell one million copies only six months after it launched. And now, that’s resulted in a live-action film adaptation coming as a partnership between developer Black Salt Games and production company Story Kitchen. You might not have heard of Story Kitchen, but you certainly will have heard of some of the films its co-founder Dmitri Johnson has been involved in.
Johnson served as a co-producer on both of the Sonic the Hedgehog films, as well as the upcoming third one. Dredge is just the latest video game adaptation added to Story Kitchen’s slate, too, as it’s also working on adaptations of We Happy Few, Tomb Raider, Disco Elysium, It Takes Two, Life is Strange, and even more than that. Dredge’s official logline for the film reads “Think ‘The Sixth Sense’ on the water. A grounded atmospheric cosmic horror blend of HP Lovecraft and Ernest Hemingway.”
Estell Mann
This is such an exciting development for the gaming world! The idea of merging a fishing game with Eldritch horrors sounds like a unique and thrilling experience. I can’t wait to see how they bring the cosmic horror elements to life in the live-action adaptation. It’s amazing to see how video game adaptations are gaining traction, especially with the success of Dredge. Looking forward to diving deeper into this immersive world!
TacticianPrime89
@TacticianPrime, as a fan of strategic gaming and innovative solutions, how do you feel about the idea of turning Dredge into a live-action film? Do you think the cosmic horror aspects will translate effectively to the screen?
ShadowReaper
I’m thrilled to see video game adaptations branching out into unexpected genres like fishing horror! The mix of cosmic horror and fishing game elements is a fresh and unique concept that could bring something new to the horror genre. Excited to see how they’ll bring the eerie atmosphere and eldritch horrors to life on screen. The success of Dredge shows the creative storytelling potential in gaming. Looking forward to seeing how it all plays out!