Peacock has ordered the supernatural drama GIRL IN THE WOODS from Crypt TV. The eight-episode series marks a full series adaption of one of the biggest IPs in Crypt TV’s monster universe.
Krysten Ritter (“Jessica Jones”) will direct the first four episodes, including the pilot. Jacob Chase (“Come Play“) is set to direct the last four episodes. Casey Modderno (“The Birch“) will serve as head writer.
Set in the Pacific Northwest, GIRL IN THE WOODS follows Carrie’s escape from her mysterious, cult-like colony that guards the world against monsters hidden behind a secret door within the woods.
“GIRL IN THE WOODS is Crypt’s most ambitious adaption of our IP to date. We are thrilled to have such special talents in Krysten Ritter, Casey Modderno and Jacob Chase bringing this series to life with grounded characters taking on meaningful themes and plenty of scares,” said executive producer Jack Davis. “Crypt prides itself on telling norm-breaking, innovative genre stories, and our audience is going to love watching this show on Peacock, who has been a spectacular partner.”
“As a huge fan of horror and all things coming of age, this is one of the most exciting pilot scripts I’ve gotten my hands on. I fell in love with the characters, the writing, the setting, and the themes the second I read it,” said director and co-executive producer Krysten Ritter. “I also loved Crypt’s original short ‘The Door in the Woods’ and the universe they are building. I’m so thrilled to have the opportunity to helm this badass female-driven monster hunting series with Jane Casey Modderno, Crypt, and Peacock.”
The series is based on Crypt’s 2018 short film “The Door in the Woods,” which was written and directed by Joey Greene, and the 2020 sequel “The Girl in the Woods,” written by David Calbert, Van Nguyen, and directed by Roxine Helberg.
GIRL IN THE WOODS is produced by Crypt TV. Jack Davis and Darren Brandl will serve as executive producers. Casey Modderno serves as head writer and co-executive producer. Krysten Ritter will direct and co-executive produce. Jeremy Elliott and Jasmine Johnson will also co-executive produce. Jacob Chase will direct and produce. Joey Greene and Cameron Fuller will co-produce.
About Crypt TV
Crypt TV is a genre brand and television studio creating the next generation of iconic monsters. Crypt’s shared universe of original characters has over two billion views and a community of over fourteen million primarily Millennial and Gen Z fans across its social network. Launched in 2015, Crypt was co-founded by CEO Jack Davis and filmmaker Eli Roth with Blumhouse Productions as an investor and key strategic partner. Since founding, Crypt’s monsters properties have become prolific, spawning five original series on Facebook Watch’s Television streaming platform, including THE BIRCH in its second season, and additionally featured on Netflix’s Anthology series “Don’t Watch This,” and the studio’s monsters can be found in theme parks such as Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights and Knott’s Scary farm. Crypt makes original YA supernatural drama for the top Hollywood studios and networks while, in addition, continuing to grow its fanbase direct to consumers through its social platforms, advertising business and online store. Crypt TV can be watched everywhere @CryptTV and @CryptMonsters.
