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Horror Comic "Something is Killing the Children" Gets Film & TV Deal
10 Oct
Summary
- Hit horror comic adapting into film and animated series.
- Film adaptation directed by Craig Zobel.
- Comic sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
Horror comic phenomenon "Something is Killing the Children" is undergoing a major adaptation into both a live-action feature film and an adult animated television series. Director Craig Zobel, known for his work on "Mare of Easttown" and "The Hunt," is helming the film.
Jason Blum and his company Blumhouse are producing the film, with Stephen Christy and James Tynion IV also producing for BOOM! Studios. The comic, which debuted in 2019, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 20 languages.
The franchise's success is further underscored by its spinoff, "House of Slaughter," which saw an initial print run of over 500,000 copies. The television adaptation will be closely shepherded by series co-creator James Tynion IV, promising a faithful expansion of the dark universe.
