Blumhouse Atomic to adapt Exquisite Corpses comic book in Tiny Onion deal

Action-horror comic book series Exquisite Corpses

US horror specialist Blumhouse Atomic has sealed a first-look deal with comic book creator James Tynion IV’s prodco Tiny Onion to develop his IP into TV, movie and animation projects.

James Tynion IV

The alliance will see Jason Blum and James Wan’s outfit join Tiny Onion and Lyrical Media in an adaptation of serial killer battle royale comic book universe Exquisite Corpses.

Co-created by Tynion and artist Michael Walsh, the bestselling action-horror series was originally published by Image Comics. The story sees wealthy US families play a game in which 12 of the deadliest people in the world must compete to be the last killer standing. It will be adapted across film and animation.

Blumhouse Atomic – the name for the unified horror company created by the merger of Blum’s Blumhouse Productions and Wan’s Atomic Monster – is already developing another Tynion franchise, Something is Killing the Children, as both a live-action film and TV series.

Tynion launched indie prodco Tiny Onion in early 2024 with an investment from Lyrical Media to develop new IP and oversee multimedia adaptations.

Blum, CEO and co-founder of Blumhouse Atomic, said: “James has been a valued partner on Something is Killing the Children, which is why we wanted to expand our relationship. He has great storytelling instincts with a passion for the horror genre. As we look to develop more IP, this felt like a great fit, and we’re happy to take the next step with him and Tiny Onion.”