Blumhouse Secures Rights to Something Is Killing the Children: From Comic to Screen
Monster hunters are always in demand, and Blumhouse, known for its horror films like Black Phone 2 and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, has secured the rights to the popular comic series Something Is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera. The comic, which has attracted Hollywood's attention since its debut in 2019, will be developed as both a live-action feature film and an adult animated television series by Blumhouse. Lionsgate and Netflix were also interested in the rights, but Blumhouse emerged as the winner in the bidding war.
The story revolves around a town plagued by monsters that prey on children, with one survivor, a teenager, sharing unbelievable tales that adults dismiss. Enter Erica Slaughter, a mysterious young woman who is not there to talk but to eliminate monsters. The comic series has garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming one of the biggest horror comics since The Walking Dead and the biggest indie since Saga. A spinoff titled House of Slaughter, also written by Tynion, has been well-received.
Blumhouse's Jason Blum expressed excitement about bringing Something Is Killing the Children to life, praising the series for tapping into primal fears and introducing a compelling hero in Erica Slaughter. The comic's success has led to numerous awards and nominations, solidifying its place in the horror genre. Tynion, the co-creator, is thrilled to collaborate with Blumhouse, a company known for its expertise in horror, to bring the world of Erica Slaughter to a wider audience through both film and television adaptations.
The live-action feature film will be produced by Blumhouse, with Shaun Sutton and Ryan Turek serving as executive producers. Stephen Christy and Tynion will produce the film for Boom! Studios/Penguin Random House, while Adam Yoelin and Mette Norkjaer will also serve as executive producers. The adult animated series will have Tynion and Dell’Edera involved in executive roles, with Christy, Yoelin, and Norkjaer contributing as well. Tynion is represented by UTA Brillstein Entertainment Partners and TroyGould.
In conclusion, the adaptation of Something Is Killing the Children by Blumhouse marks an exciting new chapter for the popular comic series, bringing its chilling and captivating story to both the big and small screens. Fans of horror and dark fantasy can look forward to experiencing the world of Erica Slaughter in a whole new way, thanks to the creative vision of Blumhouse and the talented team behind the project.