The biggest news in modern horror has finally dropped! Global powerhouse Blumhouse Productions has officially secured the film and television rights to the phenomenal, award-winning comic book series, Something Is Killing the Children (SIKTC). This is not just one project, but a monumental, multi-platform launch that will redefine the screen future of Erica Slaughter! Creators James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera are now partnering with Jason Blum to bring this chilling world to life. This is the comic book adaptation horror fans have been demanding!
Double the Terror: A Live-Action Movie and Adult Animated Series
In a massive win for the franchise, Blumhouse is developing the terrifying world of SIKTC on two fronts simultaneously. Fans can look forward to a full-scale, live-action feature film that promises the signature thrills and scares Blumhouse is famous for. This is the big-screen debut of the legendary monster hunter, Erica Slaughter!
But the excitement does not stop there. The studio is also developing an intense adult animated television series. This format is perfect for exploring the intricate lore and vast world-building of the Order of St. George and the various Houses of Slaughter. Co-creator James Tynion IV will be adapting and executive producing the animated series, ensuring the show remains completely faithful to the original, record-breaking BOOM! Studios comic book.
Erica Slaughter: The Monster Hunter Everyone Is Talking About
At the center of the Something Is Killing the Children phenomenon is Erica Slaughter, the mysterious, knife-wielding protagonist with a stuffed octopus. She is a member of the Order of St. George, a secret organization dedicated to hunting the horrific creatures that prey on children. The core concept is pure nightmare fuel: kids can see the monsters, but adults cannot. Erica Slaughter is the only hope for the small towns she visits, and she does not take prisoners.
Jason Blum, Blumhouse CEO, expressed his admiration for the work, noting how the comic "taps into our most primal fears" and introduces an "ass-kicking hero" in Erica Slaughter. This is the perfect blend of high-concept storytelling and visceral horror that Blumhouse thrives on.
Key Players Securing the SIKTC Vision
The collaboration between the original creative team and the Hollywood horror veterans is key to this project's success. James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera are heavily involved. Tynion IV is producing the feature film with BOOM! Studios President Stephen Christy, in addition to leading the animated show. Dell'Edera will serve as a Co-Executive Producer on the series and a Co-Producer on the movie. Their deep commitment guarantees that this horror adaptation will honor the source material.
Get ready to see the monsters in the dark. Something Is Killing the Children is coming, and thanks to Blumhouse, it is coming in a big, spectacular way!
Stay tuned for more casting and release date news for the SIKTC live-action movie and animated series!