21 Years Later, Lord of the Rings Icon’s Pitch-Black Comic Book Adaptation Is a Sudden Streaming Hit

The boom in comic book adaptations that began around two decades ago also produced adaptations that didn't feature men in tights and portals in the sky. These were movies like Ghost World, a deeply existential coming-of-age movie that served as an early showcase for Scarlett Johansson's talents. There was also Road to Perdition, a revenge epic set during the Great Depression and starring Tom Hanks; and Snowpiercer, the post-apocalyptic action-thriller directed by Bong Joon-ho that inspired a spin-off TV series. One of these films is now witnessing a sudden spike in viewership at home, over two decades after its successful run in theaters.