Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim Writing Horror Script: ‘Sicker Than Most People Are Going to Want to Watch’

Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, the alternative comedy duo behind Adult Swim’s “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” are experimenting in a new genre. Heidecker revealed at the premiere of “Him” on Wednesday that he and Wareheim are currently writing a horror script — and that their foray into the field may prove just as shocking as their comedy.

When asked if there were any future “Tim and Eric” projects in the pipeline, Heidecker replied, “We’re actually writing a horror movie that is going to be much sicker than most people are going to want to watch.”

Considering that Tim and Eric are known for off-key, irreverent and, indeed, sometimes sick senses of humor, it makes sense that their efforts in a different genre will also press boundaries. Heidecker was sparse on details regarding the project, providing no further comment on the plot, tone, or development stage, but candidly noting,…