Woman in Black - Hammer Remake

Very excited about this one! The original BBC made-for-TV version from the 80s quickly became a favourite of mine after a friend recommended it. Just the right mix of pacing and spooky atmosphere (including one of the most amusing but effective jump scares I've ever seen). As long as the remake avoids excessive CGI and finds the right balance I think it might be a winner. Think it might actually be a good role for Radcliffe as well. Let's hope it gets NA distribution one day. Teaser below!

Melancholia

Looks like Lars Von Trier is taking a planet-sized stab at the bizarre yet again. Not quite sure what to think of this one yet. Haven't had much desire to watch Antichrist, but I'm sure I'll see it eventually. Although I know it will never happen, every time I see his name mentioned in the press I secretly hope he's doing something a little more Riget-like. Still my favourite TV series of all time (perhaps tied with Season 1 of Twin Peaks...)

BD Horror News - Relativity Locks Deal for 'The Crow' to Fly Again

BD Horror News - Relativity Locks Deal for 'The Crow' to Fly Again

Sigh. Why can't Hollywood leave well enough alone??

Finisterrae

Really wish I was able to make it to Fantasia this year, but alas my bank account says no. Next year for sure! This movie has one of the best trailers I've seen in ages. I'll try and post it below:

This is the sort of stuff that North American audiences never get to see, which is sad. Here's a link to the the synopsis, and more info on Fantasia if you're able to attend. 

Red Lights

Not much plot information on this film as of yet, but the cast has me excited. Also, this poster is pretty great. Sometimes the simpler the better. Reminds me of Bill Murray's "psychic" tests from the beginning of Ghostbusters. Visit Bloody-Disgusting for more info.

The Innkeepers - Whenfor art thou being released?

Despite the middling reviews, I'm still super stoked to see this film. I'm a sucker for haunted inns (seriously). Still haven't watched House of the Devil yet, but it's on my list.  There seems to be a large number of supernatural-themed films coming out in the next year, most of which will be garbage I'm sure, but personally I think it's nice to see a return to the supernatural from the glut of nonsense slasher crap that's been spilling out of the genre lately. I've read that Craven's My Soul to Take was an utter disaster (thought I might watch it over a case of beer...), and Carpenter's The Ward had so much potential but was a huge letdown in my opinion. And I'm not even sure Vanishing on 7th Street is going to get a theatrical release. Here's hoping there will be at least a couple of supernatural gems in the bunch. I do recommend Insidious though, which opens very soon. It starts with some great scares, and then goes totally batshit sideways. Some people didn't like that aspect, but I thought it worked well. It certainly ruffles things up a bit. Also, you will NEVER hear Tiny Tim's rendition of Tiptoe Through the Tulips the same way again. It gets my award for top use of a crazy song in a crazy film.

Attack the Block Trailer

Fingers crossed that this movie is as awesome as it looks. Good old fashioned Monster Squad style action but with punks from the London projects. A winning combination.