DarkHorse unites with Hammer horror!
April 17th 2010 04:38
Dark Horse Comics and Exclusive Media Group's Hammer Films have announced that they are partnering to create a series of co-branded original graphic novels and comic books.
Their first collaboration will be inspired by Hammer Films' upcoming suspense thriller Let Me In, based on the 2008 widely acclaimed Tomas Alfredson directed Swedish film Lat den ratte komma in a.k.a. Let the Right One In, is produced by the legendary British film brand Hammer Films, and written and directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield).
While the storyline of the companion graphic novel is being kept under wraps, Dark Horse Comics and writer Marc Andreyko (Manhunter, Predators) are working with Hammer to create a chilling and exciting comic that will incorporate some of the film's characters and mythology with some fresh themes. The Let Me In graphic novel will be distributed in stores in conjunction with its theatrical release from Overture Films in October 2010.
Let Me In, tells a terrifying tale about an alienated 12-year old boy named Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who is viciously bullied by his classmates and neglected by his divorcing parents. Achingly lonely, Owen spends his days plotting revenge on his middle school tormentors and his evenings spying on the other inhabitants of his apartment complex. His only friend is his new neighbor Abby (Chloe Moretz), an eerily self-possessed young girl who lives next door with her silent father (Oscar(r) nominee Richard Jenkins). A frail, troubled child about Owens's age, Abby emerges from her heavily curtained apartment only at night and always barefoot, seemingly immune to the bitter winter elements. Recognizing a fellow outcast, Owen opens up to her and before long, the two have formed a unique bond.
"From the beginning, Dark Horse has always eyed the most inventive stories and creators" said Dark Horse Publisher, Mike Richardson. "The existing Hammer Films library represents some of the most exciting horror stories ever told."
"I am excited that Dark Horse is working with us on this project. They have assembled an incredible creative team, and I can't wait to see it progress" said Matt Reeves.
ABOUT DARK HORSE COMICS
Since 1986,The company has become known for their progressive and creator friendly atmosphere for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and best selling prose author, Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, their highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Mass Effect, Tim Burton, Serenity and Domo.
ABOUT HAMMER FILMS
Hammer is the legendary British film brand, which was originally launched in 1934 and delivered a hugely successful run of films in the 1950s including Gothic classics "Dracula" and "The Curse of Frankenstein" and Sci-Fi picture "The Quatermass Xperiment." Hammer's reputation became branded worldwide as 'Hammer House of Horror'. In the 1960s Hammer struck distribution deals with Universal, Warner Brothers, Fox and Columbia. Hammer went on to produce a huge volume of films which included such titles as "The Plague of Zombie," "The Nanny," "Quatermass and the Pit," "The Devil Rides Out" and "One Million Years B.C."
Hammer recently wrapped production on "The Resident," which stars two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank ("Million Dollar Baby" , "Boys Don't Cry") and Jeffrey Dean Morgan ("Watchmen") and is directed by Antti Jokinen.
www.darkhorse.com
Source: DARK HORSE COMICS, Exclusive Media Group,
Their first collaboration will be inspired by Hammer Films' upcoming suspense thriller Let Me In, based on the 2008 widely acclaimed Tomas Alfredson directed Swedish film Lat den ratte komma in a.k.a. Let the Right One In, is produced by the legendary British film brand Hammer Films, and written and directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield).
While the storyline of the companion graphic novel is being kept under wraps, Dark Horse Comics and writer Marc Andreyko (Manhunter, Predators) are working with Hammer to create a chilling and exciting comic that will incorporate some of the film's characters and mythology with some fresh themes. The Let Me In graphic novel will be distributed in stores in conjunction with its theatrical release from Overture Films in October 2010.
Let Me In, tells a terrifying tale about an alienated 12-year old boy named Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who is viciously bullied by his classmates and neglected by his divorcing parents. Achingly lonely, Owen spends his days plotting revenge on his middle school tormentors and his evenings spying on the other inhabitants of his apartment complex. His only friend is his new neighbor Abby (Chloe Moretz), an eerily self-possessed young girl who lives next door with her silent father (Oscar(r) nominee Richard Jenkins). A frail, troubled child about Owens's age, Abby emerges from her heavily curtained apartment only at night and always barefoot, seemingly immune to the bitter winter elements. Recognizing a fellow outcast, Owen opens up to her and before long, the two have formed a unique bond.
"From the beginning, Dark Horse has always eyed the most inventive stories and creators" said Dark Horse Publisher, Mike Richardson. "The existing Hammer Films library represents some of the most exciting horror stories ever told."
"I am excited that Dark Horse is working with us on this project. They have assembled an incredible creative team, and I can't wait to see it progress" said Matt Reeves.
Since 1986,The company has become known for their progressive and creator friendly atmosphere for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and best selling prose author, Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, their highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Mass Effect, Tim Burton, Serenity and Domo.
ABOUT HAMMER FILMS
Hammer is the legendary British film brand, which was originally launched in 1934 and delivered a hugely successful run of films in the 1950s including Gothic classics "Dracula" and "The Curse of Frankenstein" and Sci-Fi picture "The Quatermass Xperiment." Hammer's reputation became branded worldwide as 'Hammer House of Horror'. In the 1960s Hammer struck distribution deals with Universal, Warner Brothers, Fox and Columbia. Hammer went on to produce a huge volume of films which included such titles as "The Plague of Zombie," "The Nanny," "Quatermass and the Pit," "The Devil Rides Out" and "One Million Years B.C."
Hammer recently wrapped production on "The Resident," which stars two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank ("Million Dollar Baby" , "Boys Don't Cry") and Jeffrey Dean Morgan ("Watchmen") and is directed by Antti Jokinen.
www.darkhorse.com
Source: DARK HORSE COMICS, Exclusive Media Group,
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