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DreamWorks Artist Draws Horror Movies in Style of Children’s Books
Smile, you son of a [expletive deleted].
Colin Jack is a story artist in the DreamWorks animation department, and he’s also a children’s book illustrator. He worked on films like Hotel Transylvania and The Book of Life, and in his spare time, he entertains his followers over on Instagram with fun drawings of his favorite pop culture characters. Thankfully for us, Jack happens to be a big time horror movie fan.
Over the course of the past couple months, Jack has drawn up movie sketches in his own unique style, imagining what it might look like if films such as Princess Bride and E.T. were turned into children’s books – or perhaps Saturday morning cartoon series’. But while those films actually would make sense as children’s books, well, the same cannot be said for horror flicks.
What would films like Predator, Alien, and Jaws look like if they were turned into kid-friendly entertainment? Surely the graphic violence would have to be toned down just a little bit, and thanks to Colin Jack, we can at least play pretend. It’s pretty awesome to see these horror faves drawn up by an actual DreamWorks artist, so we’re thinking you’ll get a kick out of these!
See more of Colin Jack’s art over on @ColinJackStories.
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Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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