J.D. Barker

NEWS: In the wake of the original 1990 movie and the largely forgotten 2017 remake, the Flatliners saga will continue with Flatliners Resurrection, a new novel that’s currently in the works. According to Deadline’s exclusive report this morning, the upcoming novel will be penned by J.D. Barker (Dracul), and it puts a fresh twist on the original Flatliners screenplay. More…

NEWS: Before you watch the Oz Perkins-directed crafty serial killer thriller Longlegs that won last weekend, you have to first go through a dizzying parade of derivative horror film trailers. Genre is hot again, especially titles with proven concepts.

Author J.D. Barker is using that opportunity to put the defibrillator paddles to the chilling 1990 horror film Flatliners. Barker’s been tapped to breathe new life into the franchise that began in 1990 with Joel Schumacher directing a bright young ensemble that included Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, Billy Baldwin and Oliver Platt. More…

NEWS: The “Flatliners” property, known for its exploration of near-death experiences and the consequences of tampering with the boundaries between life and death, has captivated audiences since the release of the original film in 1990. The franchise was previously revived with a 2017 film remake, and now takes a bold step into the literary world under Barker’s expert guidance. More…

NEWS: In an exciting development for fans of psychological thrillers and the supernatural, acclaimed Hampton Creek Press author J.D. Barker has been selected to breathe new life into the iconic “Flatliners” franchise with an upcoming novel. More…