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Horror-Adventure Comic ‘Nocterra’ Getting a Netflix Series With James Wan Producing
James Wan‘s Atomic Monster will produce a television series adaptation of the Nocterra comic book from Image Comics, we’ve learned today, which has been set up over at Netflix.
Nocterra is a high-octane sci-fi adventure telling the story of Val Riggs, a “Ferryman” who relays people and goods through a world enveloped by a lasting darkness that turns the living into monstrous creatures called shades.
The press release details, “Netflix today announced a multi-year overall deal with writer/producer Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld, Sons of Anarchy). Under the agreement, Patino will set up his own production banner, Analog Inc., for Netflix, and focus on original development for series and other projects.
“As his first project for Netflix, Patino is currently writing an adaptation of the popular Image Comics book Nocterra by Scott Snyder and Tony S. Daniel. In early development stages, Patino will write, serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside James Wan’s production company, Atomic Monster.”
James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett will serve as Executive Producers.
The Nocterra comic series is brand new, launching earlier this year.
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“Nightmares and Daydreams” Teaser – Joko Anwar’s Sci-Fi Horror Anthology Series Debuts on Netflix This June
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar (Satan’s Slaves, Impetigore), known internationally for stylish and gory horror, has a supernatural anthology series debuting on Netflix this summer with “Nightmares and Daydreams.” A new teaser gives a closer look at the strange phenomena haunting this dreamy new series.
Joko Anwar’s “Nightmares and Daydreams” arrives globally on Netflix on June 14, 2024.
Netflix describes “Nightmares & Daydreams” as “a supernatural thriller series that shows there isn’t necessarily a rational explanation behind every occurrence.”
Here’s the full official synopsis: “A sci-fi supernatural series about ordinary people encountering strange phenomena that may be keys to the answer about the origin of our world and the imminent threat we will soon face. Characters and plots will intertwine like pieces of a puzzle. And the big picture will be awe-inspiring.”
The seven episode series presents a different story and a new set of actors in each installment, leading up to a big showdown in the finale.
Ario Bayu, Lukman Sardi, Yoga Pratama, Fachri Albar, Marissa Anita, and Sita Nursanti star.
The series was initially announced in 2022 by Deadline as part of a huge slate of Indonesian projects that included several new series and movies from renowned Indonesian filmmakers, including Joko Anwar. The outlet reported to expect “Nightmares & Daydreams” to follow multiple storylines that would see ordinary people encountering strange, eerie phenomena.
“Indonesia is so full of unique and extraordinary stories. I’m always excited to have the chance to bring these stories to a wider audience,” Anwar told Deadline at the time of the announcement.
“Nightmares & Daydreams” isn’t the only horror offering in the pipeline from Anwar; expect to hear more soon about Siksa Kubur (Grave Torture), an upcoming horror film written and directed by Joko Anwar from the production house Come and See Pictures. The film is a feature length adaptation of the 2012 short film, available to watch now on Anwar’s YouTube channel.
Check out the new teaser and poster for “Nightmares and Daydreams” below while we wait to see what kind of sci-fi supernatural madness is in store this June.
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