While Teacup comes from acclaimed executive producer James Wan and his Atomic Monster group, it seems McCulloch's involvement in the series is the main reason the three stars — Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, and Chaske Spencer — came onboard in the first place.

Based on the novel “Stinger” by Robert R. McCammon and adapted for television by Ian McCulloch, Peacock’s new horror series, “Teacup” begins as a fascinating and frightful narrative before descending into science-fiction madness that fails to stick to the landing.

The new Peacock series Teacup is a must-add for anyone building the ultimate Halloween season playlist. Dread wears a mask, and it’s coming for you. Or is it already here?

The Peacock thriller based on Robert McCammon's "Stinger" premieres on October 11 and will continue in two-episodes installments, but the wait between them is agonizing. "Teacup" takes place over the course of one harrowing night and day amid a major supernatural threat - the kind of premise and pacing that would've made a killer feature along the lines of "Cloverfield" or "Attack the Block.