Hulu has revealed the first poster, as well as a premiere date, forBooks of Blood. The new horror anthology movie will be adapting tales from author Clive Barker’s book series of the same name. The good news for horror fans is that it will be arriving just in time for Halloween, with a premiere date set for October 7. The poster was shared on Twitter with the following caption.
“Step into uncharted and forbidden territory.Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthologybook series, #BooksOfBlood, a Hulu Original film premieres on October 7 on Hulu.”
Brannon Braga (The Orville) is directing, marking his feature debut. Braga also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Adam Simon (Salem,The Haunting in Connecticut). Perhaps most interesting is thatFamily Guy creator Seth MacFarlaneis on board as an executive producer. Though he and Braga have worked together closely onThe Orville. The cast includes Anna Friel (Marcella), Britt Robertson (For the People), Rafi Gavron (A Star Is Born), Yul Vazquez (Midnight, Texas) and Freda Foh Shen (Basic Instinct).
Books of Bloodis based on a short story by Clive Barker along with contributing original material. The anthology “takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time.” It has not yet been revealed which short story is serving as the inspiration for the anthology, or which of his stories may be tapped for inspiration on screen. Several stories from books have been turned into movies over the years. These includeRawhead Rex,The Forbidden, which becameCandyman,The Last IllusionasLord of Illusions,The Body PoliticasQuicksilver HighwayandThe Midnight Meat Train, among others.
Clive Barker, who was once hailed by Stephen King as “the future of horror” is a prolific writer who has had a huge impact on the horror genre during his long career. His storyThe Hellbound Heartserved as the inspiration for theHellraiserfranchise, which has proved to be one of the most enduring in the genre’s history. Barker also directed the first movie. Additionally, Barker directed 1990’sNightbreedand 1995’sLord of Illusions.Books of Blood, one of his earliest published works, was originally released between 1984 and 1985.
ThisHulumovie should serve as welcome news for horror fans. While movie theaters may be open come time for Halloween season, it probably isn’t going to be like a typical year where we can simply escape to go see a horror movie on the big screen carefree. Hulu has a solid track record in this realm, having produced nearly two full seasons of the anthology horror seriesInto the Dark, releasing a feature-length movie every month.Books of Bloodshould help fill the void this year. We should be getting a trailer sooner rather than later, and we’ll be sure to bring that your way as soon as it’s made available. You can check out the poster from theHulu Twitteraccount.
