Warner Bros. to produce Siren Head horror film

A new horror film based on the viral internet monster Siren Head is in development at Warner Bros. Pictures following a competitive five-studio bidding war, industry sources confirmed this week. The studio has acquired the rights to adapt the iconic "creepypasta" character, created by Canadian horror artist Trevor Henderson in 2018.

The project has attracted notable genre talent. Filmmaker Zach Cregger, acclaimed for his work on "Barbarian" and the upcoming "Weapons," is set to co-write the script and produce alongside Brian Duffield, who will also co-write and direct. Duffield is known for films including "No One Will Save You" and the upcoming survival thriller "Whalefall." They will produce with Roy Lee, Andrew Childs, and Scott Glassgold, while Henderson will serve as an executive producer.

The move comes as Hollywood studios increasingly seek youth-oriented, internet-rooted horror properties following the recent box office success of "Backrooms," a film adapted from a popular online horror concept. That film's strong performance, particularly with younger audiences, has signaled a growing market for feature adaptations of viral digital lore.