April 18, 2005

Randy Queen reveals Darkchylde movie plans

Darkchylde.jpgThe Darkchylde comic series is the next to start the lengthy walk towards the big screen, and it's confirmed from the creator himself, Randy Queen. Not only that but he seems really optimistic that this is going to be good. Moviehole have his comments from his official site:

"We have a terrific script that's very frightening and better than the original comic. It could be the kick in the pants to horror that the matrix was to sci-fi. I absolutely believe that", says Queen on his official site.

"I'm working with Dark Horse, the folks that produced the suberb HELLBOY film, and we're trying to find a home, financing and a strong lead. There just aren't that many original horror films being produced, and It remains as something I will continue to invest time, money and energy into."

There are a number of things going for this already, the production team are way more comic focused than most as well as having a good track record in comic adaptations, and the original creator looks to be heavily involved, and his vision is good. For those of you who don't know the series, it is original:

...tells the yarn of a cursed southern teen who discovers she can become the creatures from her many nightmares and then must save her small town from the forces of darkness she's set free.

This could well turn out to be good, but again, it's early days. Are there any Darkchylde fans out there who have thoughts on the movie adaptation, is it a good idea or a disaster in progress, and who to play her?


Posted by Richard Brunton at April 18, 2005 06:33 AM


Comments

www.countingdown.com has more information

Posted by: Jaime at April 20, 2005 04:15 PM

It's reported on www.countingdown.com that Ashley Hartman is in talks to play Ariel. I'm a huge fan of the comics and let me say, Ashley Hartman would be a PERFECT Ariel!!! I hope she gets cast!

Posted by: Kevin at April 20, 2005 11:01 PM

You ask: is it a good idea or a disaster in progress?

My answer: GREAT idea. Randy Queen created Darkchylde and you can see it is a true piece from the heart!! That Hartman-girl looks amazing AND she has acting experience so I say GO for it!!!

If the concept will be developped into a movie and we can indeed see it on the silver screen...well...we get monsters, a great story (please have Queen as consulting director!!!) and greatlooking leadcharacter!!

WIN-WIN!!!

Posted by: Richard Boom at April 22, 2005 07:28 AM

I love Ashley Hartman, I agree a win-win situation!!!

Posted by: karen at April 24, 2005 12:32 AM