The SYFY channel is looking to return to the monster-filled underworld of Midian in a Nightbreed TV series.

Based on Clive Barker's 1988 novella Cabal, which in turn was brought to life on the big screen by Barker himself in a 1990 film, the new Nightbreed TV series is being developed by Barker, writer Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw, Piranha 3D), Morgan Creek Entertainment, and Universal Cable Productions, according to Deadline.

The site reports that the new Nightbreed TV series will focus on "explores race relations in America, only the races are Humans and Monsters. It follows a group of underground half-human/half-monsters seeking to find a new refuge and home after their original hiding place is destroyed. Leading these efforts is a recently turned reluctant hero who not only is adjusting to his new supernatural status but also is dealing with the grief and mystery surrounding the death of his fiancée. Will this group band together despite being hunted and persecuted by humans who find their “otherness” to be frightening?"

The Morgan Creek trio of James G. Robinson, David Robinson and Barbara Wall and Seraphim Films' Barker and Mark Miller are executive producing the show, which has not officially been ordered to a full series. The Nightbreed series is expected to be a reboot, with no reports of it being a continuation of the events in Barker's 1990 film.

Here's what Barker had to say about the new Nightbreed TV series (via Deadline):

“This story has been near to my heart for many years. I’m at beyond thrilled that SyFy and UCP are taking this journey with us, and I cannot wait to see it brought to life on the screen.”

We'll keep Daily Dead readers updated as more details on the Nightbreed TV series are revealed, and we have the trailer for the Nightbreed movie for those unfamiliar with the 1990 feature.

Source: Deadline
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