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The Ultimate Slender Man Rival Is Getting A New Movie From Weapons Director - WorldNL Magazine

The Ultimate Slender Man Rival Is Getting A New Movie From Weapons Director

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Published Jul 2, 2026, 11:41 AM EDT

Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour.

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Warner Bros. is developing a new horror film based on an Internet meme that rivals Slender Man.

According to THR, WB won a multi-million-dollar bidding war against Sony, Universal, 20th Century Studios and Paramount for the rights to Siren Head, which will be co-written by Weapons director/screenwriter Zach Cregger and Cocaine Bear producer Brian Duffield, with Duffield expected to also serve as director. The producing team will include Cregger, Duffield, Roy Lee, Andrew Childs, Scott Glassgold.

The report also confirms that Siren Head will get a theatrical release instead of going straight to a streaming service.

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