Rogue Pictures, a division of Universal, has purchased the rights to the cult comic book Hack/Slash, by Tim Seeley and Stefano Caselli. Suffice to say it's a hardcore horror concept that should thrill it intended audience ... if the adaptation is done right.

Says The Hollywood Reporter: "Rogue Pictures has picked up the film rights to "Hack/Slash," a cult horror comic book series being produced by Adrian Askarieh and Daniel Alter. Music video director Todd Lincoln is on board to direct. "Hack/Slash," created by Tim Seeley and Stefano Caselli, chronicles the adventures of Cassie Hack, a young woman who travels to small towns across the country hunting slashers in the vein of "Halloween's" Michael Myers, "Friday the 13th's" Jason Voorhees, and "A Nightmare on Elm Street's" Freddy Krueger. She is partnered on her journey with Vlad, a hulking companion, who serves as her protector."