Blumhouse is adapting Something Is Killing the Children into a live‑action film and an adult animated series

Blumhouse is developing two adaptations of the hit horror comic Something Is Killing the Children: a live‑action feature film and an adult animated series. The projects were reported by industry outlets but currently have no announced release dates, cast, or creative teams attached.

The comic, created by writer James Tynion IV and artist Werther Dell’Edera, follows monster hunter Erica Slaughter in a world where creatures prey on children and only kids can see them. The property’s blend of noir, horror and mystery has attracted attention from filmmakers and streaming platforms before — Netflix once had a separate TV project in development that later fell through.

What we know so far

• Blumhouse is developing both a live‑action movie and an adult animated series based on the comic.
• No release dates, casting, showrunners, or network/streaming partners have been announced yet.
• A prior Netflix adaptation was previously in development but was reportedly scrapped.

Why this matters

Double adaptations for the same IP — live action and adult animation — suggest studios see broad potential in the source material. Animation can capture the comic’s stylized visuals and grisly tone, while live action could bring wider mainstream attention and higher budgets. However, faithful tone and strong creatives will be critical to satisfy fans.

What to watch for next

• Announcements about directors, writers and lead cast for either project.
• Which studio or streamer will partner with Blumhouse for distribution.
• Whether the adaptations remain faithful to the comic’s tone and characters, especially Erica Slaughter.

For readers who want to revisit the source material, check editions of the comic or follow creator James Tynion IV on social media for updates.

Discussion: Are you excited to see both a live‑action film and an animated series of Something Is Killing the Children, or would you prefer one format over the other? What would make a faithful adaptation in your view?