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Blumhouse developing Amanda the Adventurer film with MatPat

Blumhouse announced at New York Comic Con's BlumFest panel that it is adapting the indie horror game Amanda the Adventurer, led by YouTuber Matthew "MatPat" Patrick, who has a multi-project deal with the studio.

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Mixed · 2Blumhouse is developing a film adaptation of DreadXP's indie video game "Amanda the Adventurer", the studio announced on Friday 9 October 2026. Mixed · 2The project is led by Matthew "MatPat" Patrick, former host of YouTube's "Theory" channels, and was revealed by Patrick and Jason Blum on stage at the BlumFest panel at New York Comic Con, where Patrick was moderator. Left · 1According to Variety, Blum said Blumhouse has struck a multi-project deal with Patrick, beginning with this film.

Mixed · 2Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald, whose company is the parent of DreadXP, will produce alongside Patrick and Blum. Left · 1Blum and Patrick said they are in talks with potential writers and directors, and that more details will come soon; no cast or release date has been given. Centre · 1The 2023 puzzle game follows Riley Park, who investigates a sinister mystery around a fictional children's TV show after finding a video tape in their late aunt Kate's attic.

Centre · 1Deadline places the project after Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's films, noting the franchise exceeded $520M globally and that a trilogy-concluding installment is possible; Patrick appeared in the first film as waiter Ness and voiced Toy Bonnie in last year's sequel.

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Left1 outlet

Framing
Straight trade announcement focused on the deal structure and producers.
Emphasis
Multi-project deal, producers, talks with writers and directors.
Leaves out or plays down
Game plot and FNAF context.
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“Blum opened the show by revealing Blumhouse has struck a multi-project deal with Patrick” — Variety

Centre2 outlets

Framing
Announcement framed as Blumhouse's next horror game adaptation after Five Nights at Freddy's.
Emphasis
Game premise, Patrick's résumé, FNAF box office.
Leaves out or plays down
The multi-project deal and the talks with writers and directors.
For example
“Blumhouse’s latest indie horror video game adaptation comes after the FNAF franchise exceeded $520M globally” — Deadline

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