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Monster Hunter Comic Becomes Major Film Project
10 Oct
Summary
- Popular horror comic is being adapted into a feature film.
- Director Craig Zobel will helm the adaptation for Blumhouse.
- The comic has sold over 5 million copies globally.
Award-winning director Craig Zobel is set to direct a feature film adaptation of the popular comic book series "Something Is Killing the Children." The project, produced by Jason Blum and his Blumhouse banner, is based on the acclaimed work by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera.
This adaptation marks a significant move for the comic, which first debuted in 2019 and has since become a major success. "Something Is Killing the Children" follows Erica Slaughter, a hunter who confronts creatures preying on children in the town of Archer's Peak.
Beyond the live-action film, Blumhouse is also developing an adult animated series based on the comic, with Tynion IV overseeing its production. The comic has achieved remarkable popularity, selling over 5 million copies worldwide and being translated into more than 20 languages across 14 countries.
Zobel, known for his work on series like "Mare of Easttown" and "The Penguin," brings a strong track record in directing genre content. The announcement was made during New York Comic-Con, where Blumhouse revealed its future slate.
