Each year there are movies produced that are never seen by the public; however, their content is considered too graphic, too disturbing and too shocking for general audiences. On November 17 to 19 the public can take part in three nights of pure terror. For one weekend only After Dark Films will release eight new horror films, in 500 theaters, in 35 cities across the United States. The closest theater to West Chester that will be showing the films is the Regal Marketplace 24 in Oaks, Pa. For other information go to the Web site at www.horrorfestonline.com.
A med student collapses upon sensing a presence about her cadaver in “Unrest.” Her fears are heightened by a mysterious death. She must discover the truth before the angered spirit wreaks further vengeance.
In the film “Penny Dreadful,” young Penny goes on a retreat with her psychologist with the intention of curing her phobia of cars. However, events find Penny in a horrifying situation where her worst fears come true.
In “The Gravedancers,” a group of friends’ lives are invaded by a trio of hostile ghosts after they engage in a drunken bout of grave dancing during a funeral for an old friend.
A picture-perfect American family is at the core of the film “The Hamiltons.” The family is hard-working and are prominent members of the community; giving to charity, attending town meetings and always respectful of their neighbors.except for the fact that they usually end up killing them.
Takashi Shimizu, the director of “The Grudge” and “The Grudge 2,” contributes to the film festival. “Reincarnation” is a suspenseful psychological horror film that deals with the topic of reincarnation.
In the film “Dark Ride,” a killer escapes from a mental institution after serving ten years for brutally murdering two girls. After escaping the killer returns to his old stomping ground, a theme park attraction called “Dark Ride.”
In “The Abandon,” a film producer, who was adopted as a baby and sent to America, returns to her native Russia and the family farm. Upon her return strange things begin to happen.
The last film is called “Wicked Little Things.” Recently widowed Karen Tunny and her two daughters, Sarah and Emma, move to a remote mountain home which Karen has inherited from the family of her late husband. However, she is unaware that the home is situated near an old mine, the site of an early 20 century tragedy in which many children were buried alive.
Another film is slated to be added so check back to the Web site for information. This year movie-goers have been let down by less-than-stellar horror movies like, “The Grudge 2” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.” After Dark Films is hoping to resurrect the horror movie genre with these eight new films. Hopefully, horror fans will flock to theaters to sit and be truly terrified.