Film and TV Rights for 'Tormented Souls' Secured by Major Studios
WHO:
Deadline - ZQ Entertainment, Prime Universe Films, Longevity Pictures, Dual Effect
WHAT:
Coming Soon - The development of the Tormented Souls franchise for film and TV comes five years after the release of the first game in the series.
Deadline - ZQ Entertainment, Prime Universe Films, and Longevity Pictures have acquired the exclusive motion picture and television rights to the survival horror franchise Tormented Souls.
Deadline - The project will be produced by Adrian Askarieh from Prime Universe and Ara Keshishian from ZQ Entertainment.
WHERE:
Deadline - The rights pertain to the indie video game developer Dual Effect's franchise, which is recognized in the horror genre.
WHEN:
Deadline - ZQ Entertainment is financing the development and co-financing the production of the project.
WHY:
Coming Soon - The acquisition is part of a broader trend amid a video game and horror boom, aimed at expanding the fan-favorite universe of Tormented Souls.
HOW:
Deadline - The deal involves collaboration between major studios known for their work in the film industry, particularly in the horror genre.
(UPDATED July 30, 2026 15:38 UTC)
The Tormented Souls franchise is set to expand into film and television, a development that comes five years after the release of the first game in the series. Fans of the horror genre can look forward to this new adaptation, which promises to bring the chilling atmosphere of the games to the screen. Stay tuned for more updates as details about the project are revealed.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 14:46 UTC)
ZQ Entertainment, Prime Universe Films, and Longevity Pictures have secured the exclusive motion picture and television rights to the survival horror franchise Tormented Souls, a project produced by Adrian Askarieh and Ara Keshishian. This acquisition highlights a growing trend in the film industry, as studios aim to capitalize on the booming popularity of video games and horror, expanding the beloved universe of Tormented Souls. The deal also marks a significant collaboration among major studios recognized for their contributions to the horror genre.