First look: Dark Touch trailer

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The new face of little girls gone bad? See the new trailer for the film “Dark Touch.”

Independent filmmakers + moody horror = creepy, innovative films courtesy of IFC midnight.

Their latest release, “Dark Touch,” opens in theaters September 27, as well as being available on video on demand, SundanceNow and iTunes. The film was an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival and was directed by French filmmaker Marina De Van, whose previous film credits include “In My Skin.”

In “Dark Touch,” 11-year-old Neve lives in a remote Irish town, and finds herself as the sole survivor of a family massacre that kills her parents and younger brother. The police want to blame it on homicidal vandals. They ignore the young girl’s insistence that is something much darker that killed her family. Something about the house itself.

The trailer also reveals the girl claims that bad things happen when she cries. This looks like it could be a younger, darker version of the popular book and movie “Carrie,” but where “Carrie” played on teen angst at being the outsider, this film looks like it’s going more for supernatural horror in the form of a little girl whose tears can kill.

Or at least that’s what it looks like to me. What do you think?

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‘You’re Next’ teaser trailer and posters!

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We’ve seen the home invasion film done before, most recently in “The Purge,” but early reviews of “You’re Next” are hailing it as the second coming in horror films. Of course, it isn’t the first time tons of critics have sworn an upcoming movie is awesome, so we remain a bit wary, but this short trailer looks promising, albeit for only about 30 seconds.

We need a longer one, thank you very much! But here’s the teaser, and we’re digging those teaser posters.

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Who’s your mummy now? The Mummy in film

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From the creepy eyes of Boris Karloff, to the uber hot Arnold Vosloo, the mummy has taken many forms on celluloid, evolving in a rags-to-Egyptian-riches presentation. Spanning more than 60 years, the mummy has become a monster classic, although not as often celebrated as the vampire or zombie. The original 1932 classic is one of Universal’s creepiest movies, and the 1999 take has humor and sexiness. Celebrate the best of mummies on the big screen.

The Mummy (1932) with Boris Karloff

While it wasn’t technically the first mummy movie (the first being a French film titled “The Mummy of King Ramsey” in 1909) Boris Karloff’s chilling portrayal is considered the standard to which all other mummy movies and performances are compared. Credit should also be given to the director and cinematographer who created the moody atmosphere of the film, with its chiaroscuro lighting.

The Mummy is sort of a pre-cursor to the zombie, at least the shuffling, slow-moving variety. Who would have thought something that moves so slowly could be so menacing? Perhaps part of the mystique is the lure of Egyptian lore, giving this monster an exotic edge.

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Putting the horror back in horror: 'Rigor Mortis' trailer

Still from the upcoming horror film, "Rigor Mortis."

Still from the upcoming horror film, “Rigor Mortis.”

What is it with Americans and their need to water down horror with so-called humor? Thank goodness the Japanese brought back creepy dread several years ago, infiltrating several American film studios as well, so we at least have something to look forward to besides idiotic college kids fucking and showing off their fake tits in the woods.

But then I suppose we taught them a few things about horror too, but let’s not get political.

Instead, let’s watch a cool movie trailer of the latest Japanese horror flick, “Rigor Mortis.” And not just Japanese horror, but Japanese vampires. Bring that shit on.

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'Evil Dead' remake trailer… interesting

I’ve always thought that “Evil Dead” had some very creepy moments despite the bargain basement special effects and the campy humor. I’ve often wondered what the film would have been like if it had been played as straight horror and had a decent budget.

Looks like I’m going to find out.

The film is currently scheduled for a 4/5/13 release, and this trailer is interesting… very interesting. After years of seeing good trailers for shitty movies, I’m not quick to get excited, but let’s just say, I’ve gone from “Why the hell are you remaking this, you bastards!” to “Let’s see how it turns out.”

Have a look at the trailer and see what you think.