Blumhouse Productions has officially acquired the rights to adapt the acclaimed comic series Something Is Killing the Children from Boom! Studios. Created by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Werther Dell’Edera, the story revolves around the character Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter with the unique ability to see creatures that remain invisible to adults. The series, which has sold over five million copies worldwide and won multiple Eisner Awards, is set in the fictional town of Archer’s Peak, Wisconsin, where children are mysteriously vanishing, devoured by terrifying monsters.
The acquisition follows a competitive bidding process that included major players such as Lionsgate and Netflix. Initially, Netflix was set to develop a television adaptation with director Mike Flanagan and producer Tracy Major attached. However, after their departure from the project, showrunners Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese stepped in to lead the adaptation. Ultimately, Netflix decided to pass on the series in late 2024, opening the door for Blumhouse’s involvement.
Blumhouse’s adaptation plans include a live-action feature film and an adult animated series. Tynion is set to direct the television series, while Dell’Edera will serve as co-executive producer. This move marks another chapter in Blumhouse’s expansion of its horror repertoire, following successful adaptations such as The Black Phone, based on a short story by Joe Hill, and the video game adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy’s, which became the studio’s highest-grossing film to date.
With the popularity of the original comic and Blumhouse’s track record in the horror genre, expectations are high for the success of Something Is Killing the Children. The project not only showcases Blumhouse’s commitment to horror but also its ability to adapt compelling narratives from other media forms into engaging cinematic experiences. The studio’s previous successes suggest that this adaptation has the potential to resonate with both fans of the comic and new audiences alike.
