Searchlight Pictures has picked up the rights to the comedy-horror novel Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix, which has been in development as both a film and a series since it was published in 2014. Jonathan Levine (the director and executive producer behind shows like Tell Me Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers) is writing and helming the adaptation. has a new lease on Hollywood.

Producing will be Brian Oliver of New Republic, Gillian Bohrer of Megamix, Adam Goldworm of Aperture Entertainment and Brad Fischer.

Horrorstör centres on an Ikea-like furniture superstore named ORSK in Cleveland that becomes the site of supernatural occurrences. To uncover the mystery behind these strange events, a group of employees signs up for a night shift, only to get way more than they bargained for.

Hendrix is also the author of My Best Friend’s Exorcism, which was adapted as a feature by Amazon MGM. He will executive produce along with Quirk Books.

Beyond his series projects, Levine is known for helming comedy films like Long Shot, Snatched, and 50/50. His next project is directing an upcoming American biographical sports drama film about New York Giants player John Tuggle, which remains untitled.

Stay tuned for more news on Horrorstör as we hear!