10 Non-Superhero Comic-Book Movies That Must Happen

9. The Wake

Scott Snyder's made quite a name for himself with his outstanding work on Batman, but he's also written a variety of other hit titles including Wyches, American Vampire, and The Wake. This is a highly original story set across two timelines: in one, Marine Biologist Lee Archer is pulled from her work to assist the Division of Homeland Security in understanding a strange new threat, while the other half of the narrative jumps 200 years into the future. Both stories are based around the presence of a new type of marine species and their impact on the world. To say more would be to spoil it, but The Wake is a gripping story based around an unusual type of 'monster' surprisingly underused in the science-fiction and horror genres. As a movie, the plot would work brilliantly with the potential for creepy underwater moments, high-tech futuristic action sequences, and bizarrely frightening villains. Lee Archer's a cool, engaging heroine that many popular actresses could take on, but much of the film's appeal would be based on the monsters themselves. As underwater villains go, Snyder's creatures look horrific as drawn by Sean Murphy, and would look just as terrifying on the big screen. With a great mix of practical and CGI effects, The Wake could be a refreshing addition to the sci-fi horror genre.