The Babadook director’s next horror movie will be a Clive Barker adaptation

As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for dark and captivating narratives, I am beyond thrilled to hear about Jennifer Kent returning to the horror genre with an adaptation of Clive Barker’s ‘The Thief of Always’. Having been captivated by Kent’s masterful work in ‘The Babadook‘, I can only imagine the chilling and thought-provoking tale she will weave from this classic.


Jennifer Kent, the creator behind the chilling horror film The Babadook, is making a comeback to the genre by adapting one of Clive Barker’s timeless classics.

Among the outstanding horror films produced over the past ten years, The Babadook stands out as one of the finest. This movie offers a chilling exploration of psychology, presenting a storybook creature that appears to menace a mother and her child. We ranked it 34th on our list of top horror movies.

After that announcement, despite being linked with numerous new movie and television ventures, Kent has only managed to complete one movie so far – the 2018 survival horror film, The Nightingale.

However, it appears that the third feature is her final choice, derived from an adaption of a 1992 novel written by Clive Barker, who is renowned for his work on “Hellraiser”.

The Babadook director’s next horror movie will be a Clive Barker adaptation

In September, Kent shared with Gizmodo that they are planning to reveal a movie adaptation of a popular horror novel. However, he couldn’t disclose any further details at the moment.

As a gamer, I’ve just learned from World of Reel that the upcoming project is indeed “The Thief of Always,” a title previously transformed into a comic back in 2005, by none other than Clive Barker himself.

In a whimsical fairy tale vein, Barker crafted a story titled “The Thief of Always,” aimed at captivating both young and old readers. He explained to Fangoria (through his personal website): “For the 8-year-olds, this tale is a thrilling journey about a child who discovers a house that appears to offer all desires, but conceals a hidden, sinister secret.

The Babadook director’s next horror movie will be a Clive Barker adaptation

For an adult, it’s a tale exploring themes of time and the challenges faced during childhood, and the irretrievable things we relinquish in our youthful years that are lost forever afterward.

I aimed to create a similar intriguing depth found in books such as ‘Alice In Wonderland’ or ‘The Halloween Tree’. These stories captivate young readers with their enchanting plots, while hinting at hidden layers that only become apparent upon re-reading as an adult.

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2024-11-06 13:49