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Blumhouse Adapts 'Something is Killing the Children' into Film and Series

10/25/2025

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Blumhouse Productions has acquired the rights to adapt James Tynion IV, creator of Something is Killing the Children, and Werther Dell’Edera, artist of the series, into a live-action film and an adult animated series.
The story follows Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter who sees creatures that prey on children.
James Tynion IV will executive produce.
Stephen Christy will produce the feature film.
No release dates have been announced.

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Story summary

Blumhouse Productions has acquired the rights to adapt James Tynion IV, creator of Something is Killing the Children, and Werther Dell’Edera, artist of the series, into a live-action film and an adult animated series.
The story follows Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter who sees creatures that prey on children.
James Tynion IV will executive produce.
Stephen Christy will produce the feature film.
No release dates have been announced.