Spawn Remake Is The Most Promising Superhero/Horror Crossover Movie – Screen Rant

Todd McFarlanes Spawn has had a monumental impact on the world of comics, but the upcoming movie remake could be the superhero and horror film hybrid that fans have been waiting for.

Todd McFarlanes gritty tale of a deceased cop who returns from Hell to carry out the Devils bidding struck a chord with audiences ever since its debut in the 90s. McFarlanes dark universe didnt just turn into a popular phenomenon, but his tone and style carried over into many other comic series of the decade and even leading to the genesis of popular characters like Venom from Spider-Man. For many, both McFarlane and Spawn are very emblematic of the shift that happens to comics during the 90s, but the series has survived over the years and is still currently running strong.

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The Spawn comic series hit a milestone last year with its 300th issue and the character has even become a recent addition as a guest character in Mortal Kombat 11. Spawn experienced a feature film adaptation back in 1997 and it also became an impressive animated series on HBO. Those projects were far from perfect, but theres been lots of talk, chiefly from Todd McFarlane himself, about a new Spawn movie that wont cut corners or compromise, like adaptations have had to do in the past.

Films like Blade, Hellboy, Venom, and especially Brightburn have all played around with the idea of superhero stories that are heavily entrenched in the horror genre. Additionally, there's been the announcement of the horror-driven Aquaman spin-off, The Trench, and the upcoming Doctor Strange sequel, which has been touted as the "MCU's first horror film." Clearly studios are beginning to understand that there's a market for this mix of genres and horror films are the other big area of film that's exploded recently along with superhero cinema. There are even more and more horror directors lured over to helm superhero pictures, which inevitably results in them adding some of their horror sensibilities to the project.

While these upcoming horror projects have plenty of potential, it still seems like Todd McFarlanes hopeful Spawn reboot could be the most successful in the area. Horror has always been a heavy part of Spawns DNA, rather than some aspect thats being added or amplified in the story. The Spawn character is a dark, unconventional superhero, but he exists in a universe that has more in common with the horror genre than comic books. Hes a superhero thats trapped in a horror film.

The original Spawn, while viewed as a critical failure, nearly made double its budget at the box office during a time when superhero films werent a considerable draw. The film was ultimately rated PG-13, but the original cut was rated R, which again speaks to the inherently horror-friendly nature of Spawn. Now, in a time where R-Rated superhero films arent as much of a gamble and effects work has progressed in unbelievable ways where Spawns character can now properly be brought to life, the project seems primed to succeed. There have still been production hurdles that have kept this new version of Spawn from happening, but hopefully theyll get ironed out and the film can get a fair chance.

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