Geek Girl Authority has gathered 10 scary movies based on even scarier games in case you want a geeky Halloween. If you can, play the games after watching the movies and compare for some extra fun. These are some of my favorite game franchises, and while most of these movies do not do the games justice, they definitely make me appreciate the games even more. Who knows, maybe you will find a new favorite.
Silent Hill
Silent Hill was created in 2006 and is based on the Konami game series of the same name. Rose (Radha Mitchell) is concerned for her daughter, Sharon (Jodelle Ferland), who has nightmares about a place called Silent Hill. Rose takes her daughter to this place, hoping to find answers, but finds nothing but a nightmarish hellscape. Will Rose find the connection between Sharon and Silent Hill? Some of the monsters in this movie are iconic, from Pyramid Head to the nurses (both give me nightmares).
This movie does a great job of capturing the atmospheric horror of the games. The soundtrack is also worth noting and makes a great Lofi soundtrack for the spooky season (I am listening to it while I write this). Silent Hill developers are currently working on three new games and a movie, so check back with Geek Girl Authority for details.
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Resident Evil
Beginning in 2002, the Resident Evil films are based on the Capcom games of the same name. There are six films, and all of them are worth watching. The original holds a nostalgic place in my heart along with the game. Alice (Milla Jovovich) tries to uncover who she is and what the Umbrella Corporation is up to in this action-packed zombie flick. The film stays somewhat true to the game’s vibe. Whether you are a fan of the franchise or anything zombies, this is a solid choice for the spooky queue.
DOOM
Starring Karl Urban and Dwayne Johnson, this 2005 sci-fi film is loosely based on the Doom franchise by id Software. Marines are sent on a rescue mission to Mars but find a demonic presence instead. The overall reviews on this one are pretty mixed. If you are a fan of the Doom games, you probably have your own opinion. It is still a decent action flick with an A-plus cast, so give it a watch.
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Based on the Dead Rising games by Capcom, this 2015 film follows Chase (Jesse Metcalfe) and Jordan (Keegan Connor Tracy) as they report on a zombie virus outbreak. When the drug previously used to contain the outbreak stops working, the reporters must flee the zombie-infested city before it is fire-bombed. The reviews on this one are also mixed, but if you are doing a zombie movie marathon, why not throw it in there?
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Dante’s Inferno
Dante’s Inferno (2010) is a must-see for animation fans. The film is based on the game of the same name developed by Electronic Arts and Visceral Games. Big names like Mark Hamill and Steve Blum lend their voice-acting talents to this epic tale. Dante journeys through the nine circles of Hell to save his beloved Beatrice from Lucifer. This is an exceptional yet underrated film adaption of an equally underrated game.
Dead Space
Also, in the animation vein, we have Dead Space: Downfall, a prequel to the game Dead Space by Electronic Arts. Released in 2008, the film details the horrific events that unfold after a space mining operation finds an extraterrestrial artifact. If you liked this one, follow up with Dead Space: Aftermath. Reviews on these films are mixed mainly because critics felt only fans of the games could appreciate them.
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The Last of Us
The most recent and critically acclaimed item on this list, The Last of Us, was released in 2023. The film is based on the saga of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), who are doing their best to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. A mutated fungus has infected humankind and turned almost everyone into ravenous monsters dead set on spreading the fungal infection. One of my favorite games and shows, The Last of Us has a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. If you haven’t seen it, put it at the top of your Halloween watchlist.
House of the Dead
Uwe Boll is infamously known for making bad film versions of video games. I threw in the next two for fun because they are almost unanimously known as some of the worst movies ever. If watching bad movies is your idea of a good time, check out these next few Uwe Boll movies based on horror games.
House of the Dead was released in 2003 and is a prequel to the 1996 shooter game The House of the Dead. It was his first title released in theaters and his first video game adaptation. The movie follows survivors fighting their way off a zombie-infested island. The film was universally hated by critics, which is a shame because the game is so iconic.
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Alone In the Dark
This 2005 film is based on the Alone in the Dark game series and stars Christian Slater, Tara Reid and Stephen Dorff as paranormal investigators. Things become dangerous as they unravel a supernatural mystery. This one is on the list because it is based on a game, not because it is good. It is notoriously bad, with a 1 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It is considered by many critics to be one of the worst movies of all time. Yikes! Poor writing, special effects and acting contribute to this lackluster horror film.
Clue
Let’s change it up a bit for the last one and do something for our board game fans out there. The film Clue is based on the murder mystery board game by Hasbro. Though more of a whodunit than a horror flick, Clue is creepy enough for a spooky season. The best thing about this movie is the all-star cast, including Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn and many more. As a child, this was weirdly one of my favorite movies and remains so to this day. I blame this movie and Fern Gully for my lifelong Tim Curry infatuation. “I suspect Professor Plum, in the Dining Room, with the candlestick!”
Hopefully, this list helped you game nerds out there find something fun to watch for Halloween. Play it safe, gamers.
Do you have a favorite not on this list? Would you do a game-themed Halloween night? Tell us in the comments below.
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