Yes, Dark Harvest is about a small town whose teens hunt a supernatural pumpkin-headed monstrosity every Halloween. That’s a basic plot but the book contains a decent amount of heart, character and some inspired storytelling. I hope that all translates to Slade’s adaptation and he doesn’t just turn it into a straight-up horror film.

Slade is a good director whose movies often don’t live up to his talent, mostly because he has taken on some weak scripts. He’s got a keen eye, especially for all things macabre and haunting so Dark Harvest is right up his alley. But there’s a lot riding on the script here, written by Michael Gilio. Dark Harvest certainly contains a lot of the typical horror movie tropes but it’s also got a lot more going below the surface so hopefully Gilio and Slade are able to bring that to life. In the meantime, see if you can find a copy of Dark Harvest at your local bookstore. It’s a short, fun read that is perfect for the Fall season.