Pacific Drive is Getting a TV Series Adaptation by ‘Conjuring’ and ‘Insidious’ Creator James Wan

Wan, known for his work on The Conjuring, Insidious, and Saw, will serve as an executive producer alongside Michael Clear and Rob Hackett of Atomic Monster and Jeff Ludwig of The Menagerie Productions.

What is Pacific Drive?
Released in February 2024, Pacific Drive is a survival-driving game developed by Ironwood Studios. Set in the Olympic Exclusion Zone, a region where the laws of physics have been twisted by paranormal anomalies, the game tasks players with navigating treacherous landscapes in a heavily modified car. Between expeditions, players return to their garage to upgrade their vehicle, preparing for another dive into the eerie, ever-changing wasteland.

The game received critical praise:

• Metacritic: 79/100
• Steam: 84% positive reviews
  It was nominated for "Best Debut Indie Game" at The Game Awards 2024 and won "Best Gameplay" at the BIG Festival 2024.

Why This Adaptation Makes Sense
The core themes of survival, paranormal horror, and the relationship between a lone protagonist and their car make Pacific Drive an intriguing choice for adaptation. With James Wan’s horror pedigree (Saw, The Conjuring), there’s no doubt the series will lean into the game’s eerie atmosphere and suspenseful exploration of a decaying world. Wan’s ability to blend tension, storytelling, and creative visuals could turn Pacific Drive into a must-watch horror series.

My Take
Turning Pacific Drive into a series feels like a no-brainer, given its mix of atmospheric horror and survival drama — it’s practically The Conjuring meets Mad Max with a paranormal twist. If James Wan stays true to the game’s tone and incorporates its haunting environments and unsettling anomalies, this could become a cult hit among both horror enthusiasts and gamers. Now let’s just hope they don’t turn the car into a haunted Decepticon — we’ve seen enough of that.