Sam Raimi to produce Roblox horror adaptation “99 Nights in the Forest”

20th Century Studios has hired Josh Cooley to write the screenplay for a live-action film adaptation of the Roblox horror game “99 Nights in the Forest”. The project marks the studio’s first venture into video game adaptations.

Horror legend Sam Raimi and producer Rob Tapert are attached to produce the film. The game’s creators from the New Zealand-based studio Grandma’s Favourite Games, including Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland, will serve as executive producers.

The story follows a survival premise where players must endure 99 nights in a cursed forest, protecting four lost children from a violent deer and other creatures. The game has seen significant popularity on the Roblox platform, recording nearly 26 billion visits. The film is currently in the early stages of development, with no director, cast, or release date yet confirmed.