Leading up until the New Year we've got our annual round-up of the best and worst films, along with preview pieces for all films coming in 2009. Beyond the break you can check out the 2009 Horror Movie Preview for Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema. Watch here for previews of Lionsgate and various others, with links to our previous pieces beyond the break. What films are you looking forward to the most from WB's massive line-up?
--WARNER BROS./NEW LINE CINEMA 2009 HORROR MOVIE PREVIEW--
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Friday the 13th (February 13, New Line Cinema)
Searching for his missing sister, Clay heads up to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake, where he stumbles on the creaky remains of rotting old cabins that lie in wait behind moss-covered trees. And that's not the only thing hiding under the brush. Against the advice of police and cautions from the locals, Clay pursues what few leads he has, with the help of a young woman he meets among a group of college kids up for an all-thrills weekend. But they are about to find much more than they bargained for. Little do they know, they've entered the domain of one of the most terrifying specters in American film history-the infamous killer who haunts Crystal Lake, armed with a razor-sharp machete... Jason Voorhees.
Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins (May 22; Warner Bros. Pictures)
The film is about John Connor, now in his 30s and soon to be wife Kate Brewster realize they must create a resistance organization with Earth's remaining survivors against the army of robots slowly being built up by Skynet. As they are building this resistance, one survivor happens to be a traitor in disguise, and has a secret that nobody would ever come to suspect.
The Orphan (July 24; Warner Bros. Pictures)
The film is about Kate Coleman, a Young mother devastated by the loss of a baby, (and her resulting inability to conceive more children), and decides-along with her husband, John to fill the empty space in their broken hearts by adopting another child. Little could they know that the child they adopt, Esther, would turn out to be anything other than what they hoped for.
Final Destination: Death Trip 3D (August 14; New Line Cinema)
The story kicks off when a teenager's premonition of a deadly racecar crash spares his life and those of a few lucky others. But death continues to stalk those who escaped it.
Whiteout (September 11; Warner Bros. Pictures)
The ticking-clock “Whiteout” follows U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko as she uncovers the first murder ever in the Antarctic just as the sun is about to set for six months. She must catch the killer before he leaves the ice or be stuck there with him in the dark for six months.
Where the Wild Things Are (October 16; Warner Bros. Pictures)
The film will combine voice performances, live-action puppetry and computer animation to dramatize the ad-ventures of Max, a rebellious young boy who runs away from home after a fight with his mother and finds himself in a forest where the wild things roam.
The Box (November 6; Warner Bros. Pictures)
Based on the short story by Richard Matheson, "The Box" stars Cameron Diaz as Norma Lewis and James Marsden as Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child who receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger, played by Frank Langella, delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. But, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world...someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the crosshairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.
Trick 'r Treat (No Date Avilable; Warner Bros. Picture)
The film features four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; and a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband.
The New Daughter (No Date Available; New Line Cinema)
Kevin Costner stars as John James, a single father who moves to a house in the country with his two children following a painful divorce. Soon, however, his adolescent daughter (Ivana Baquero) begins acting strangely, and the household is plagued by disturbing events. John begins to suspect that the mysterious mound at the edge of the forest may have something to do with her ominous behavior.
The Factory (No Date Available; Warner Bros. Pictures)
Cusack will play an obsessed cop who, with his partner, is on the trail of a serial killer prowling the streets of Buffalo, N.Y. When his teenage daughter disappears, the cop drops any professional restraint and goes all out to get the killer.
yeah i want to see friday the 13th, fd 3d, and trick r treat, that movie needs to come out already! shit, i'd be happy if it goes direct to video by now!
Friday the 13th..remake..not interested
Terminator Salvation..yes
Final Destination..might be good
Whiteout..sounds good
Where the Wild Things Are..mmmmm
The Box.....yes
Trick 'r Treat..not sure
The New Daughter...yes
all in all looks good to me says f**K u
The premise of the box doesn't fly with me. I would press that button over and over till I had carpel tunnel or some shit. People you don't know are dying all around the world anyway! Might as well get a milli out the deal. Can't wait for friday the 13th and trick r treat but the rest.....not so much. Kevin Costner is a fag his shit sucks!
these are some of the best movies coming out this year (compared to other studios). WHITEOUT, FRIDAY, TRICK R TREAT are the big 3 from this list for me!
cool line up of movies. The one's i'm looking forward too are friday the 13th, final destination 3.d. Also i would like to see trick or treat. I don't know why they haven't released it yet. I'm still waiting for the movie to come out. Hopefully the studio will give it a proper release date and give us fans something to see. Oh by the way have a bloody chrismas all.
Pretty stoked for Trick r Treat. They need to finally release the damn thing. Also looking forward to Where the Wild things are, and as for The Factory, I am up for anything with Cusack in it.
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