8 Terrifying Horror Comics That Should Be Made Into Movies
Do you like scary movies? Well here's a few comics that will make you scream.
Comic book adaptations have long been a feature of the film industry, with John English's Adventures of Captain Marvel hitting theatres in 1941. Following the recent gargantuan success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the last decade, comic book adaptations have rapidly moved up the pecking order, and directly to the forefront on the industry.
What many casual watchers may not realise is that comic books are not a monopoly; the industry is not exclusive to Marvel and DC, or even to just superheroes.
Robert Kirkman's long-running series, The Walking Dead, transitioned to the small screen in 2010 and has become one of the longest-running dramas still on the air. Multi-award winning crime thriller Road to Perdition stars numerous giants of the film industry, including Tom Hanks, Jude Law and Paul Newman. Goofy action-comedy Scott Pilgrim vs. the World began life as a six-volume series of graphic novels. The list is endless.
Many comic books and graphic novels of a multitude of genres have successfully made the leap from page to screen. Today, we will be looking at works that have all of the right characteristics to make this very jump. Unique concepts, terrifying monsters, enthralling characters, body-butchery and messed-up minds: what's not to love about that?
8. Hack/Slash
Named after the hero and villain(s) of the series, Hack/Slash follows heroine Cassie Hack as she fights against monsters, known in their universe as 'slashers'. Written by Tim Seeley, Cassie Hack's character is intended to be the natural evolution of the 'final girl' trope: a once-victim that has overcome her fears and decided to fight back.
Written as a series of one shots (standalone issues that do not necessarily build on overarching plots), one would be justified in thinking that Hack/Slash would be better suited as a TV show. After discussions of a TV series by writers and directors sporadically throughout the 2010s, however, Hack/Slash seems to have found its way into development hell. All being said, an expansive film universe could prove more fruitful than it may seem.
On top of the multitude of original villains in the series, Hack/Slash is also prone to a crossover, with features such as Lovecraft's Re-Animator, the iconic Vampirella, and even Chucky of Child's Play, there is the capacity for a superhero-esque series. Just think of some of Batman's adversaries: Joker, The Penguin, The Riddler, Harley Quinn, Harvey Dent. Cassie Hack would make for an extremely strong lead, with her edgier style filling the void left behind by the unfortunately cancelled Jessica Jones.