THE BABADOOK Director Developing Film Adaptation of Clive Barker's THE THIEF OF ALWAYS

The Babadook director Jennifer Kent has made some great horror films including 2018’s The Nightingale as well as an episode of Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities for Netflix.

I’ve been wondering what is next for Kent, and in a recent interview with Gizmodo, she said that her next project will bring her back to the horror genre.

Kent teased: “We’re about to announce something that’s going ahead, a film based on a book. A very well-known horror book. But I can’t really say more than that at this point.”

While she didn’t reveal what the book is, World of Reel claims to have cracked the mystery. According to the site, Kent’s next movie will adapt the 1992 Clive Barker novel The Thief of Always.

The report says: “I can exclusively report that the film will be an adaptation of Clive Barker’s classic novel The Thief of Always, which is currently in the advanced stages of development. You can expect this one to be officially announced very soon.”

The Thief of Always is a dark fantasy novel that follows the story of Harvey Swick, a bored 10-year-boy who yearns for excitement. When a mysterious figure named Rictus invites him to the magical Holiday House, Harvey finds a place where every day brings new seasons, holidays, and endless fun.

However, Harvey soon discovers that the Holiday House and its sinister owner, Mr. Hood, hide a dark secret: time moves differently here, and every day he spends there steals years from his life.

As Harvey realizes that he and the other children are trapped, he must find the courage and cunning to escape and reclaim the years stolen from him.

I hope this is true because I have no doubt that Kent will be able to turn this novel into a great film!