Blumhouse's New Adaptation Of Bestselling Horror Series Confirmed With Acclaimed DC Director

Published Oct 9, 2026, 7:55 PM EDT Growing up around performers, storytelling was always central to Emma's life. Add in a nerdy older brother who introduced her to Marvel at far too young an age, and her love for entertainment led her to pursue a Journalism degree at Indiana University, where she discovered her passion for entertainment reporting. She spent nearly one year in Los Angeles covering industry stories and fully immersing herself in the world of entertainment media. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Something Is Killing the Children has taken a major step toward the big screen thanks to Blumhouse. During the BlumFest panel at NYCC, which ScreenRant's Jordan Williams attended, it was confirmed that Craig Zobel, known for his acclaimed work on the DC series The Penguin, will direct the comic book adaptation for the powerhouse horror studio, which begins production next year. Filming will start "as soon as the snow melts in our Archer's Peak," with the location still being determined. With Jason Blum, Zobel and comic creator James Tynion IV on stage, the group also confirmed that Octo will appear in the film. More to come as the story develops... Something is Killing the Children is a film adaptation of the acclaimed Boom! Studios ongoing comic series by writer James Tynion IV and artist Werther Dell'Edera. In Wisconsin, children fall victim to an invisible monster that only children can see. As part of the secretive Order of St. George, Erica Slaughter defies their harsh priorities—protecting secrecy over lives—to save the town.