Visceral hints at Dead Space movie

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Dead Space co-creator Ian Milham’s let slip that developer Visceral Games has discussed the possibility of a live-action adaptation of the sci-fi horror franchise.

Speaking during an interview with the BBC, Milham revealed the studio would “love” to see the critically acclaimed series make the transition to the silver screen.

"We would love to have a live action film and we've had a lot of discussion," he commented.

A fully-fledged Dead Space flick is perfectly conceivable – the series has already seen a number of anime spin-offs, including Dead Space: Downfall (2008) and Dead Space: Aftermath (2011).

Fortunately, Milham’s pledged that if a movie version of Isaac Clarke’s blood-filled adventures were to materialise, it wouldn’t just be a “cheap cash-in.”

"One of the reasons Dead Space still exists and is popular is because we've made sure to do everything right," he added.

"So we're doing the same with the film, not just a cheap cash-in but to do something really worthwhile, so we'll see."

 

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Dead Space 2 film 'won't be rushed'


The co-creator of Dead Space has told Newsbeat any film adaptation of the game won't be rushed. Ian Milham said there had been "lots of discussion" but it was vital not to make a cheap movie that disappoints fans. He also said he thought video games would eventually be as popular with mainstream audiences as television and film. Third person shooter Dead Space 2 is released on Friday 28 January.

'More than a game' The vast popularity of the horror-in-space adventure has made it more than just a game.

The Dead Space franchise now boasts graphic novels, an anime film, toys, replicas, and a soundtrack. We put some of your questions to Ian Milham who, as art director and co-creator, is in charge of how the game looks.

Have you thought about a movie with real actors and not just Anime?

"We would love to have a live action film and we've had a lot of discussion. But one of the reasons Dead Space still exists and is popular is because we've made sure to do everything right. So we're doing the same with the film, not just a cheap cash-in but to do something really worthwhile, so we'll see."