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Canadian animation studio Mercury Filmworks, (Netflix’s Annie and Emmy-winning animated series Hilda) and France’s La Chouette Compagnie (Droners) are set to develop, produce and distribute Don’t Walk Home Alone After Dark, a 2D-animated horror anthology series aimed at teenage and YA horror fans.
Variety, who reported the news earlier today, confirm that the series is based on the YouTube channel of the same name. With only six shorts uploaded so far, Don’t Walk Home Alone After Dark has racked up over 200,000 subscribers and more than 9 million views, with the short I Think My Step-Dad’s a Werewolf garnering 4.6 million of those views.
Helmed by director Andy Coyle, Variety lets us know that the series will be:
Inspired by horror traditions and conventions, the anthology series features modern folk tales that frequently touch on coming-of-age themes that will be familiar to its intended audience.
Each episode of Don’t Walk Home Alone After Dark will be a stand-alone story, but with an overarching narrative. The series is developed in a way that allows it to be listened to, podcast style, independently of the visuals.
Chantal Ling, Mercury VP, Original Series & Co-Productions, had this to say of the upcoming series from Coyle:
“Andy’s distinctive creative vision brings a fresh and electrifying twist to the horror genre. Having worked alongside him on ‘Hilda,’ we know firsthand his remarkable ability to blend heart and suspense seamlessly. This anthology series will not only thrill existing fans of the YouTube shorts but also captivate new audiences around the globe with its unique storytelling. Whether watching or listening, we’re eager to expand on the series’ established fanbase and share these spine-tingling tales with viewers everywhere.”
Adds La Chouetter Compagnie’s CEO Mariam Hachmi:
“Don’t Walk Home Alone After Dark promises to be a fun ride for fans of the horror genre with each episode delivering a new tale, and we look forward to working with Andy and the team at Mercury to make this an epic series that will appeal to teen audiences around the world.”
Mercury Filmworks will present the project to potential global media partners at Mipcom later this month, so expect information on where you can watch Don’t Walk Home Alone After Dark to follows!
