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In an exciting development for horror fans, a film adaptation of Clay McLeod Chapman's acclaimed novel *Ghost Eaters* is in the works. The project, being handled by Scott Derrickson's Crooked Highway and Screen Gems, promises to deliver a chilling blend of supernatural horror and poignant themes of addiction and grief.
The story revolves around Erin, a woman grappling with her charismatic but reckless college ex-boyfriend, Silas. After bailing Silas out of rehab one too many times, his tragic death from an overdose in their hometown of Richmond, Virginia, leaves Erin devastated and yearning for closure. In her desperation, Erin is introduced to a new, supernatural drug called Ghost, which allows users to see the dead. In a bid to reconnect with Silas, Erin agrees to a pill-popping séance, but the drug's horrifying side effects and irreversible nature soon become apparent[1][2][3].
Maggie Levin, known for her work in the horror genre, will pen and direct the adaptation. Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill, and Vince Cheng, under their Crooked Highway label, will produce the film, with Screen Gems backing the project. The novel was praised as one of the best horror reads of 2022 by Vulture, Paste, and others, commended for its gripping narrative and thought-provoking themes[1][2][4].
Meanwhile, in the world of superheroes, Tom Holland is expressing his excitement for the upcoming Spider-Man movie, *Brand New Day*. Holland feels that the movie, which will start filming in Glasgow, will have more location shooting compared to *No Way Home*, and will feel like making *Spider-Man: Homecoming* all over again[5][6][7].
In other news, the remake of the classic action film, *Deathstalker*, will star Daniel Bernhardt. Five new images from the film have been released, giving fans a sneak peek into the action-packed adventure[8].
Lastly, HBO has unveiled a new poster for its upcoming It TV series, *Welcome to Derry*. The series promises to deliver a terrifying supernatural descent into the depths of fear and despair, much like the original novel[9].
[1] https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/ghost-eaters-book-review.html [2] https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2022/08/ghost-eaters-review-a-terrifying-supernatural-descent-into-the-depths-of-grief-and-addiction.html [3] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/15/books/review/ghost-eaters-clay-mcleod-chapman.html [4] https://www.polygon.com/books/2022/8/15/23298002/ghost-eaters-clay-mcleod-chapman-review [5] https://www.thewrap.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-tom-holland-interview-glasgow-filming-2023/ [6] https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-brand-new-day-tom-holland-interview-2023 [7] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-tom-holland-interview-1235232424/ [8] https://www.bloody-disgusting.com/movies/3743216/five-new-images-from-deathstalker-remake/ [9] https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/hbo-max/a37435009/it-tv-series-welcome-to-derry-poster-hbo-max/
- The movie adaptation of Clay McLeod Chapman's acclaimed horror novel, Ghost Eaters, is in development by Scott Derrickson's Crooked Highway and Screen Gems, promising a blend of supernatural horror and poignant themes of addiction and grief.
- In an interview, Tom Holland expressed his excitement for the upcoming Spider-Man movie, Brand New Day, which will have more location shooting compared to No Way Home.
- The futuristic world of technology and entertainment intersects as Io9 and Gizmodo report on the new movie-and-tv section of their websites, covering news about the adaptation of Ghost Eaters, the remake of Deathstalker, and the upcoming It TV series, Welcome to Derry.
