The First of the Two Series – “John Carpenter Presents: Something Wicked” –
Is Available Now. Listen Here
Bloody Disgusting, the horror division of Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), today announced a new partnership with Storm King Productions to develop and launch two original scripted podcasts under the “John Carpenter Presents” banner. The collaboration brings together two established forces in the horror space to expand premium storytelling into the audio fiction market. The first series “John Carpenter Presents: Something Wicked” is available now. Listen here.
The eight-episode scripted series, created by Read W. Ridley and produced by 12 Angry Bears, with executive producer Sandy King, follows a young historian and a seasoned detective investigating paranormal crimes in New Orleans. Inspired by real events, the series blends supernatural horror with investigative drama.
In addition to “Something Wicked,” Bloody Disgusting and Storm King Productions are in production on a second original “John Carpenter Presents” fiction podcast. Further details will be announced.
Storm King Productions, founded in 1991 by producer Sandy King, is a leading voice in horror storytelling across film, comics, and audio. Through its publishing arm, Storm King Comics, the company has released award-winning horror and science fiction titles for audiences ranging from early readers to mature fans, including the Dark & Twisted and Tales for a HalloweeNight series, with upcoming titles CHAPLAIN and CATHEDRAL, John Carpenter’s first original graphic novel.
“Storm King Productions got its start in podcasting with Roanoke Falls (2003 Signal Award Winner) and it’s a form we’ve wanted to revisit,” said Sandy King, CEO of Storm King Productions. “Read Ridley brought us a compelling story rooted in New Orleans, drawing on local talent and the genuine spooky atmosphere of bayou folklore. It’s a story that provides a grand way for our return to fiction podcasting. John and I are thrilled to partner with Cineverse to do that.”
“At Cineverse, we believe in the power of audio storytelling, and fiction podcasts. We’re incredibly excited to bring stories like Something Wicked to our listeners across the globe. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for our podcast network, ” said Pacific Obadiah, Head of Original Programming for the Cineverse Podcast Network, “From our success with other fiction podcasts, like “Dead Space: Deep Cover,” and “Mayfair Watchers Society,” we know horror enthusiasts are looking for thrilling and authentic storytelling, which we hope to deliver!” “John Carpenter Presents: Something Wicked” will be available on all major podcast platforms, with additional updates and announcements to follow.