Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive announce Thordur Palsson as director for a film adaptation of the multiplayer horror video game “Dead by Daylight.” The project brings the franchise to cinema, with the movie based on the game of the same name. Across coverage, Palsson is described as an Icelandic filmmaker best known for creating and directing the Netflix Original series “The Valhalla Murders,” which premiered in 2020. Deadline also notes that Palsson’s feature directorial debut includes “The Damned,” while Variety similarly cites his earlier work tied to Icelandic television and streaming. The director selection is announced during a “Dead by Daylight” 10th anniversary celebration, according to Deadline and Variety. The reporting consistently frames the upcoming film as the next step in expanding the long-running game into a horror movie, with the production backing coming from Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive. No additional casting details or release date are provided in the excerpts.