The Frankenstein Syndrome - A group of researchers conducting illegal stem cell research discover a cell anomaly that has the potential to regenerate dead tissue. Unable to conduct legal human trials, the researchers turn to corpses to test their serum.
While it doesn't look like anything revolutionary, it's at least an original spin on the classic tale. Also, Tiffany Shepis can't hurt, right? RIGHT!?
Hellraiser: Revelations - PINHEAD is back and in his chamber of soulless delights, he thought he had two willing participants in STEVEN and NICO. But Nico wants out and decides that a member of Steven's family will serve as proper barter. Terror ensues.
Now, I'm not sure what to think. I've heard some mixed reviews and the majority have been negative. However, I'm a fan of the franchise, even the weaker installments, so I'd like to check it out for myself. Plus, there's the inclusion of a 'pseudo-pinhead' which intrigues me!
11-11-11 - The 11:11 movement is centered on the emergence of that number in people’s lives that alerts them to angels or spirit guardians trying to communicate with them. Conspiracy theorists also point to the number 11′s involvement in historical events. 11 11 11 will take on the idea of 11 gates of Heaven and how on 11:11 on the 11th day of the 11th month, the 11th gate will open up and something from another world will enter the earthly realm for 49 minutes.
I'm actually a fan of Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II-IV, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Mother's Day) and I'm looking forward to his newest effort. In addition, the set pics and trailer look promising.
Insidious - The terrifying story of a family who shortly after moving discover that dark spirits have possessed their home and that their son has inexplicably fallen into a coma. Trying to escape the haunting and save their son, they move again only to discover that it was not their house that was haunted.
Again, I'm a fan of James Wan and Leigh Whannel. I enjoyed their Saw films and Death Sentence. While I wasn't fond of the awful Dead Silence, I do enjoy a good ghost story and Wan promises this is a return to their roots. Plus, the buzz it generated on the festival circuit and the trailer look pretty promising.
Bereavement - In 1989, six year old Martin Bristoll was kidnapped from his backyard swing in Minersville Pennsylvania. Graham Sutter, a psychotic recluse, kept Martin imprisoned on his derelict pig farm, forcing him to witness and participate in unspeakable horrors. Chosen at random, his victim's screams were drowned out by the rural countryside. For five years, Martin's whereabouts have remained a mystery, until 17 year old Allison Miller (Alexandra Daddario) comes to live with her Uncle, Jonathan (Michael Biehn). While exploring her new surroundings, Allison discovers things aren't quite right at the farmhouse down the road. Her curiosity disturbs a hornet's nest of evil and despair that once torn open, can never be closed.
I've actually been keeping my eye on this one for a while now and I'm eagerly awaiting it's release. You guys should really check this one out!
Mother's Day - After a bank robbery gone wrong, three brothers head for home, hoping their Mother (Rebecca De Mornay) can provide them with a getaway. The youngest brother, Johnny (Matt O'Leary), has been shot, and their back-stabbing former partner has gotten away with all the cash.
But when the brothers get home, they find that all their stuff is gone, and Mother is nowhere to be found: She lost the house months ago in a foreclosure. The new owners, Beth and Daniel Sohapi (Jaime King and Frank Grillo), and their guests, gathered for an ill-timed birthday party, become the brothers' unwitting hostages.
Not long after, Mother arrives, along with the boys' sister Lydia (Deborah Ann Woll), and it soon becomes clear that Mother will do absolutely anything to protect her children. In one terrifying evening she brilliantly takes control of the situation and masterminds her sons' escape from the law.
While I normally don't care for remakes, this one looks pretty damn good and the film could benefit from a modern day face lift. Plus, as I mentioned, Bousman is pretty damn solid in my opinion.
Rubber- Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages.
The sheer absurdity alone made me do a double take on this one. If ever there was a truly original (if crazy) idea, this is it. Plus, even if it sucks, when the hell will we see another movie about a killer tire?
Choose - The peace and tranquility of an idyllic, suburban city become suddenly broken. Behind the picket fence and manicured lawn, teenage Sara awakens startled as a rush of cold air gently pushes her bedroom door open. Across the hall her parent's bedroom door lies ajar. She calls for her parents but gets no response. She enters their bedroom and as her eyes adjust to the darkness she sees her parents on the bed hog-tied and gagged. Before she can react she is grabbed roughly by the hair and slammed against the wall. Do what I say or you die Scar Lip tells her.
He turns over an expertly crafted hourglass filled with blood and coolly instructs her, I'm going to kill your mother or your father. You have sixty seconds to decide which one. She begs and pleads with him, but all Scar Lip tells her is that if she doesn't choose then both parents die. And this is just the opening sequence of the chilling horror Choose.
This one can go either way, but considering the synopsis, I'll give it a chance. It sounds a bit like The Collector and the like, but at least it's not another reboot/remake/re-telling/re-pieceofshit....
Piranha 3DD - The sequel may revolve around a full moon party in Thailand-a huge event with 200,00 young people from all around the world taking mushrooms and partying on the beach.
I enjoyed the first film, as I knew what to expect going in. In addition, the Weinsteins promise top notch 3D and I hope to see Gianna Michaels back...
Hobo With A Shotgun - A homeless vigilante blows away crooked cops, pedophile Santas, and other scumbags with his trusty pump-action shotgun.
Again, mixed revies on this but I think the trailer alone makes it worth at least a watch. Plus there's the always entertainging Rutger Hauer.
Well, that's it for now folks. Keep in mind, it's still early in the year and I'll certainly be adding more as they come to me. Again, tell me what you're anticipating in the comments section.
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