Every book adaptation that you can stream on netflix in. Scottish netflix comic book mogul mark millar has revealed the next superstar creative team that will take over kickass. Geoff and vivian, two siblings who want to follow into their fathers. Many of his works were produced in collaboration with artist ben templesmith.
The novel was a success and was adapted into the films the last man on earth 1964, the omega man 1971, and i am legend 2007. In the series, vampires, being vulnerable to sunlight, take advantage of the prolonged darkness to openly kill the townspeople and feed at will. Niles is one of the greatest monster comic writers of the last decade. Ben templesmith idw 30 days of night was one of those movies i threw on to pad the stats just to say id seen it so i could increase the total number of movies id seen in a given year. This highconcept vampire film suffers from a disappointingly lowconcept approach. Based on a comic book by steve niles of 30 days of night fame and artist damien worm, october faction has received a pretty warm response from fans on social media, who compare it to the. It was created by damian kindler based on the comic book by steve niles and damien worm. He initially pursued his dreams in the comic book world by creating a selfpublishing company called arcane comix. The brand new netflix scifi show october faction is the latest cult comic book to be adapted for the screen. Netflix cancels steve niles october faction dread central. A tale of the golem, a thoughtprovoking exploration of a completely different, but all too familiar monster. Clover press is a new publisher created by the original founders of. Niles, steve pop culture s teve niles burst upon the comic book world in 2002 with his successful comic book series 30 days of night.
Steve niles is popular for being a comic book author. Initially was i a bit put off by the art in this volume, i thought it was too dark, too gritty, too weird looking, not at all that kind of art that i like when it comes to graphic novel, but in a strangely weird way i came to really like the art as the story progressed, it. The book did not sell well, according to niles, but it was then that film producers took notice of it, and optioned it to be adapted into a film in 2000 or. Jan 24, 2020 october faction just dropped on netflix based on the idw comic book from steve niles and damien worm. In his early years, he also performed with several washington d. The compiled stories were written by steve niles who is an american comic book author and novelist mainly crafting books in the horror genre. According to zune, 42,000 copies have been printed up, and will be. The story focuses on an alaskan town beset by vampires as it enters into a thirtyday long polar night 30 days of night was originally pitched as a comic, then as a film, but it was rejected. Netflix has released the official trailer for the new supernaturalhorror series october faction. Netflixs comic book adaptation october faction gets a first trailer. Steve niles is known for his work in writing horror, and this story promises to include the monstrous golem of jewish lore. Steve niles is an american comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre. A few of the stories are novellas where the others are more short stories. Steve niles horror writer official site for comic book and screenwriter steve niles.
Steve niles on the lost ones graphic novel newsarama. Jan 24, 2020 the brand new netflix scifi show october faction is the latest cult comic book to be adapted for the screen. Netflixs adaptation of the october faction premieres this week, and once it does, your supernatural misdeeds will be a thing of the past. Based on the idw publishing graphic novel written by steve niles 30 days of night and illustrated by kieron dwyer, remains is set in a chilling postapocalyptic reno, nevada, and follows the. Our bust, sculpted by horror specialist william paquet, shows cal with the tools of his trade. Featuring a brand new swamp thing story from brian. The following contains major spoilers for october faction season 1, streaming now on netflix as with many comic book adaptations, netflixs october faction doesnt stick to the source material writer steve niles and artist damien worm put out for idw publishing. Steve niles is a comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre, simon dark, mystery society and batman. When i found out its based on a comic book, of course please. Clover press is a new publisher created by the original founders of idw. Jan 23, 2020 netflix has released the official trailer for the new supernaturalhorror series october faction. Both gentleman were kind enough and have a spirited conversation with comics bulletin about their work on the book, their take on.
Alan moores creation of john constantine would lead niles to create cal mcdonald of criminal macabre. The base is an artistic swirl of demons emerging from. Steve niles tells us about his new graphic novel from zune arts which saw him. Based on the comic series of the same name, october faction follows the escapades of two retired monster hunters and their teenage twins. Based on steve niles idw comic book and created for tv by showrunner damian kindler, october faction follows globetrotting monster hunters fred and deloris allen who, after the death of freds father, return to their hometown in upstate new york with their teenage children geoff and viv. Rob zombie and steve niles form creep entertainment, intl. Based on the comic book by steve niles, the scifi series follows globetrotting monster hunters fred and deloris allen who, after the death of freds father, return to their hometown in upstate new york with their teenage children geoff and viv. Executive producers are damian kindler, james thorpe, steve niles, thomas walden, eric birnberg, george. He was outspoken against sopa, the stop online piracy act. The series takes place in barrow, alaska, so far north that during the winter, the sun does not rise for 30 days. Every book adaptation that you can stream on netflix in 2020. He is credited among other contemporary writers as bringing horror comics back to prominence, authoring such works as 30 days of night, its sequel, dark days, and criminal macabre with frequent artist collaborator ben templesmith. October faction creators, steve niles and damien worm launch. The stories consist of over thirteen hours of audio containing all of the material from the cal mcdonald books one thought five.
Written by niles, with the collaboration of artist ben templesmith, the story opined about happenings when a small town in remote alaska where there was a month without sunlight was cutoff and attacked by vampires. Steve niles books list of books by author steve niles. As with many comic book adaptations, netflixs october faction doesnt stick to the source material writer steve niles and artist damien worm put out for idw publishing. Joey is igns comics editor and a comic book creator himself. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Ladies and gentlemen, steve niles steve niles horror. Here is every book adaptation that you can stream on netflix in 2020. Mar 27, 2007 steve niles is a comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre, simon dark, mystery society and batman. He was born in new jersey and raised in washington, d. Based on a comic book by steve niles and ben templesmith, it takes place during the alaskan winter, when the sun doesnt rise for 30 days, and hence vampires dont need to sleep. Steve niles born june 21, 1965 is an american comic book author and novelist, known for. John carpenter was one of the many inspirations for his work.
But im familiar with steve niles work on 30 days of night, and knew it should probably be pretty good. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Damian kindler on adapting october faction for netflix. The story focuses on an alaskan town beset by vampires as it enters into a thirtyday long polar night. Winner of the bca emerging talent award in 2014, in part for her work. Series creator steve niles city of others, 30 days of night and newcomer. Steve niles pens a new criminal macabre story at dark horse. Steve niles born june 21, 1965 is an american comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre, simon dark, mystery society and batman.
Niles, steve article about niles, steve by the free dictionary. Based on the graphic novel by 30 days of night creator steve niles and illustrator damien worm, the netflix original series centers on two monsterhunting secret agents wh. But im familiar with steve niles work on 30 days of night, and knew it should probably be pretty. October faction just dropped on netflix based on the idw comic book from steve niles and damien worm. As well as having drawn genesis with nathan edmondson for image comics, she has worked with dcvertigo, dark horse, idw, and boom. Gotham county line, 30 days of night, and criminal macabre.
Steve niles is a member of famous people who are known for being a comic book author, celebrities who are 54 years old, was born in june, in the year 1965. American horror comic book writer and novelist whose works include batman. He is credited among other contemporary writers as bringing horror comics back to prominence. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. October faction creators, steve niles and damien worm. Niles, steve article about niles, steve by the free. Netflixs october faction boss talks adapting the cult comic book. Netflixs october faction boss talks adapting the cult. Idw television and netflix are going monster hunting with october faction, a new series for the streaming giant based on the comic book by 30 days of night creator steve niles and artist damian. A small group of survivors take refuge in a casino and chaos ensues. The october faction is a graphic novel about the adventures of the retired monsters hunter frederick allan and his family. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson that was influential in the modern development of zombie and vampire literature and in popularizing the concept of a worldwide apocalypse due to disease. Steve niles was born in new jersey, united states on monday, june 21, 1965 generation x.
In the creepy, gore drenched tradition of such cinematic 70s classics as duel and the hills have eyes comes the nail. Dec 14, 2011 based on the idw publishing graphic novel written by steve niles 30 days of night and illustrated by kieron dwyer, remains is set in a chilling postapocalyptic reno, nevada, and follows the. In fact, a lot of liberties have been taken to create a much more expanded universe for netflix as the series branches out into something more than just a family hunting. Go to next page for details on steve niless net worth and earnings.
I still love you and all the bright places, are based on existing novels that you can read now. Steve niles remains comic book to real tv spot youtube. The man responsible for 30 days of night, easily one of the most brutal and terrifying incarnations of the now overused vampire myth and nary a sparkle in sight has returned with breath of bones. A freak nuclear accident turns the citizens of reno, nevada into flesheating zombies that become more aggressive as time goes by. Niles is currently working for the four top american comic publishers marvel, dc, image and dark horse.
Years later, steve niles showed idw publishing the idea and it took off. Based on the idw comic book series of the same name by steve niles and damien worm, the show is about the allan family. The suffering hes already encountered has nothing to do with monsters that lurk in the darkest corners of our. Im one those guys who got exposed to the movie first, and didnt know it was based on the comic. He earned the money being a professional comic book author. Jun 14, 20 steve niles is known for his work in writing horror, and this story promises to include the monstrous golem of jewish lore.
The best comic book movies you probably didnt know were. Idw publishing is an american publisher of comic books, graphic novels, art books, and comic strip collections. Netflix has released a trailer and key art for its upcoming supernatural drama october faction ahead of its arrival on the streaming service later this month. Its based on the comic by steve niles and damien worm and focuses on a pair of. Steve niles net worth, biography, age, height, dating, wiki. Writers like alan moore has been inspirations to what niles could do in comics. Written by geoff davey and peter sattler camp xray, the project is based on the dark horse comics graphic novel by steve niles, with art by greg. Rocker rob zombie and writer steve niles have formed a new horrorthemed production company, creep entertainment intl. A madefortv zombie flick based upon the graphic novel by the writer of 30 days of night. How netflixs october faction differs from the comic cbr. Official site for comic book and screenwriter steve niles. Steve niles inks for the big screen comic book movie. Steve niles is one of the writers responsible for bringing horror comics back to prominence, and was recently named by fangoria magazine as one of its rising talents who promise to keep us terrified for the next 25 years. Studios editorincheeef mark waid has called upon leading horror writer steve niles to help lead the charge of a new monthly book.
The comic is based on a concept from niles that zombie finished. A cal macdonald mystery for dark horse comics and hyde and dark days for idw, niles also recently released his third cal macdonald. Currently writing wake the dead, freaks of the heartland, fused. The comic book was written by niles, based on an idea by craven, and will be released by liquid comics as a fiveissue miniseries and a graphic novel, according to the report. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Steve niles is an american comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre, simon dark, mystery society and batman. Alison sampson is a comic book artist and architect based in london, uk.
Steve niles is one of the writers responsible for bringing horror comics back to prominence. And every now and then, you find a project by a comics creator thats. In fact, a lot of liberties have been taken to create a much more expanded universe for netflix as the series branches out. Mtv buys freaks of the heartland drama based on dark. Mature readers rock star, filmmaker, and horror maven rob zombie teams up with comics hippest horror writer for the most outrageous comics thriller of the year.
559 743 961 1316 409 156 82 1521 653 440 903 894 304 601 732 1556 528 351 1633 156 1273 362 442 1585 1006 909 822 18 1440 1294 57 110 771 1244 1516 727 498 1490 1054 158 346 78 1136 929 733 1368 1195