Most dismiss these tales as the feverish overworkings of a traumatised child’s imagination. When a mysterious stranger arrives in town, though, she doesn’t just believe the stories; she also claims to be the only adult who can see those same horrors.

“Her name is Erica Slaughter,” reads the book’s synopsis. “She kills monsters. That is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done.”

Intriguing.

Who is working on Something Is Killing The Children?

Trevor Macy and Mike Flanagan – the forces behind The Haunting Of franchise, as well as Stephen King adaptations Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game – are co-writing a pilot for the Netflix series, confirms The Hollywood Reporter.

They will also executive produce the comic book adaptation, alongside Boom!’s president of development Stephen Christy, CEO Ross Richie, and head of TV Mark Ambrose.

Who will direct Something Is Killing The Children?

The project is in early development but, should it move forward, The Hollywood Reporter has said that Macy will serve as showrunner.

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