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Uwe Boll Sets ‘Alone in the Dark’ Reboot After Optioning Rights From THQ Nordic

The project sits at the rights-option stage with no cast, financing or start date announced.

Overview

  • Event Films has secured an option from THQ Nordic to develop a new feature based on the survival-horror franchise.
  • Uwe Boll says the reboot will hew to the 2024 game’s story and tone, with a new actor to play Edward Carnby.
  • Producing partner Michael Roesch says a television adaptation is also being explored alongside the film.
  • The Lovecraft-influenced series counts seven games and millions of sales, positioning the IP for broader screen expansion.
  • Boll previously released a 2005 film version that was critically panned but later developed a cult following.