LOS ANGELES, CA – In a major crossover between the comic and film worlds, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster is adapting the breakout supernatural thriller comic book series, The Exorcism at 1600 Penn. An IDW Publishing original horror from creator and writer, Hannah Rose May, and artist, Vanesa Del Rey, the acclaimed series will make the leap from page to screen in what is a landmark collaboration between one of horror’s most influential studios and one of the genre’s boldest emerging storytelling voices.
Set at the most famous address in the United States as it becomes a demonic battleground for good versus evil, The Exorcism at 1600 Penn follows the first female president of the United States of America, as she balances boiling political tensions, the threat of World War III, being a mother to two teenagers, and a rapidly shifting media landscape.
Jason Blum will produce for Blumhouse, with Ryan Turek serving as executive producer. Series creator and writer Hannah Rose May and IDW Publishing CEO Davidi Jonas will also executive produce.
“Getting to work with Blumhouse to bring The Exorcism at 1600 Penn to the big screen feels like a dream come true,” commented May. “Blumhouse has defined modern horror for a generation, and I could not be more excited to be working with them on this adaptation. I am so grateful to my incredible partners at IDW for their tireless work to share this story with audiences around the world.”
“We’re truly honored to be working with such amazing partners like Blumhouse and Hannah Rose May on the adaptation of The Exorcism at 1600 Penn,” stated Jonas. “We’re so proud of this comic and we cannot wait for moviegoers to witness this horror masterpiece in theaters!”
“What immediately drew us to The Exorcism at 1600 Penn was how grounded and urgent it feels,” said Ryan Turek, executive vice president, feature film development for Blumhouse. “Hannah has created a story that fuses classic possession horror with contemporary political tension in a way that feels bold and deeply human. It is exactly the kind of material we look for when we think about expanding horror into new spaces, and we are excited to identify a filmmaker who can bring this world to the screen with the scale and perspective it deserves.”
The adaptation underscores the growing cultural impact of May’s work, which combines grounded emotional stakes, contemporary political tension, and classic horror dread: a trifecta that has resonated strongly with both readers and critics.
The collected edition of The Exorcism at 1600 Penn is on sale now wherever graphic novels are sold. Series creator and writer Hannah Rose May has also crafted the eagerly anticipated sequel, The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace, with the debut issue releasing on March 11, 2026, and pre-orders are currently open at comic shops. Additionally, May continues to deliver fear to comic book readers with Smile: For The Camera #1, on sale February 18, 2026.
May is represented by Verve, Luber Roklin and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.
