Dylan Dog Dead Of Night Apr 2026

is an American supernatural comedy-horror film based on the world-renowned Italian comic book series by Tiziano Sclavi .

Directed by Kevin Munroe, the film attempted to blend a film noir aesthetic with horror and comedy. However, fans of the original comic often cite the major liberties taken with the source material: Dylan Dog Dead of Night

The film follows , played by Brandon Routh, a cynical, hard-boiled private investigator operating in the backstreets of New Orleans. Unlike standard gumshoes, Dylan's business card famously reads, "No pulse, no problem." He acts as the sole human mediator and peacekeeper between the city's hidden population of vampires, werewolves, and zombies. Alongside his overly enthusiastic assistant-turned-zombie Marcus, played by Sam Huntington, Dylan is forced out of retirement to investigate a gruesome murder that threatens to spark an all-out war in the monster underworld. 🎬 Production & Changes from the Source is an American supernatural comedy-horror film based on

In the comics, Dylan lives with "Groucho", a man who looks and acts exactly like Groucho Marx. Due to licensing issues, he was replaced by Sam Huntington's zombie sidekick, Marcus. Due to licensing issues, he was replaced by

Here is a short featurette breaking down the film's premise, background, and reception: 🔍 The Premise