A while ago we posted that the rights to a Heavy Rain Movie were snatched up a long time ago and it looks like the project is moving once again.

According to Deadline.com , “An auction of screen rights for the PlayStation3 game Heavy Rain is coming to a close. I’m told a deal is near with Unique Features, the film shingle started by Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne after they exited New Line.”

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Shaye apparently liked the project so much that he is forking over his own money for the game. With Heavy Rain selling well over a million copies, and being so close to a cinematic experience at its core that it may very well work as a fantastic movie, if it’s done properly.

According to our source, a deal should be finalised shortly.

What do you guys think about the idea of a Heavy Rain movie? Good idea, bad idea? Let us know in the comments.