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Daybreakers (2009)

Daybreakers

Director:
Michael Spierig
Peter Spierig

Written by:
Michael Spierig
Peter Spierig

Tagline:
Vampires are not minority anymore…

Plot:
In the year 2019, a plague has transformed most every human into vampires. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher works with a covert band of vamps on a way to save humankind.

Runtime: 98 min


Categories: Action, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

   

Transylmania (2009)

TransylmaniaDirector:
David Hillenbrand &  Scott Hillenbrand

Written by:
Patrick Casey
Worm Miller

Tagline:
Euro-trashed! Euro-smashed! Euro-slashed!

Plot:
Spoof horror in which a group of college kids do a semester abroad in Romania and realise that if the partying doesn’t kill them, the vampires just might!

Runtime: 92 min

Categories: Comedy, Horror

   

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

The Twilight Saga-New MoonDirector: Chris Weitz

Written by:
Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay)
Stephenie Meyer (novel)

Tagline:
The Next Chapter Begins

Plot:
After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella’s blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward’s sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.

Runtime: 130 min

   

Orphan (2009)

OrphanDirector: Jaume Collet-Serra

Written by:
David Johnson (screenplay)
Alex Mace (story)

Tagline:
Can you keep a secret?

Plot:
Kate and John Coleman are rebuilding their marriage after a troubled relationship, since Kate had drinking problem but is under therapy with Dr. Browning and has been sober for one year. Her addiction cost her job; a serious accident with their deaf-dumb daughter Maxine; and the abortion of their stillborn baby Jessica and John had a love affair ten years ago. They decide to adopt a child and when they meet the nine year-old Russian girl Esther at the St. Marina Orphanage, they immediately fall in love for the well-educated orphan.

Runtime: 123 min

Awards: 1 nomination

Categories: Drama, Horror, Thriller

   

Bakjwi (2009)

BakjwiDirector: Chan-wook Park

Written by:
Chan-wook Park
Seo-Gyeong Jeong

Plot:
Sang-hyun, a priest working for a hospital, selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project intended to eradicate a deadly virus. However, the virus eventually takes over the priest. He nearly dies, but makes a miraculous recovery by an accidental transfusion of vampire blood. He realizes his sole reason for living: the pleasures of the flesh.

Runtime: 133 min

Awards: 3 wins & 2 nominations

Categories: Drama, Horror

   

The Collector (2009)

The Collector

Director: Marcus Dunstan

Written by:
Patrick Melton (screenplay)
Marcus Dunstan (screenplay)

Tagline:
He always takes one

Plot:
Desperate to repay his debt to his ex-wife, an ex-con plots a heist at his new employer’s country home, unaware that a second criminal has also targeted the property, and rigged it with a series of deadly traps.

Runtime: 88 min

Categories: Crime, Horror, Thriller

   

A Perfect Getaway (2009)

A Perfect GetawayDirector: David Twohy

Written by:
David Twohy

Tagline:
Let The Games Begin.

Plot:
For their honeymoon, newlyweds Cliff and Cydney head to the tropical islands of Hawaii. While journeying through the paradisaical countryside the couple encounters Kale and Cleo, two disgruntled hitchhikers and Nick and Gina, two wild but well-meaning spirits who help guide them through the lush jungles. The picturesque waterfalls and scenic mountainsides quickly give way to terror when Cliff and Cydney learn of a grisly murder that occurred nearby and realize that they’re being followed by chance acquaintances that suspiciously fit the description of the killers.

Runtime: 98 min

Categories: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

   

I Sell the Dead (2008)

I Sell the DeadDirector: Glenn McQuaid

Written by:
Glenn McQuaid

Tagline:
Never Trust A Corpse

Plot:
18th century justice catches up with a pair of grave robbers. With only a few hours to go before his date with the guillotine, Arthur Blake tells his life story to Father Francis Duffy. Before long, Arthur spills the beans on how he got started in the grim corpse peddling business with seasoned ghoul Willie Grimes.

Runtime: 85 min

Awards: 1 win

Categories: Comedy, Horror

   

Grace (2009)

GraceDirector: Paul Solet

Written by:
Paul Solet (screenplay)

Tagline:
Love… Undying.  

Plot:
Madeline Matheson is eight months pregnant and determined to deliver her unborn child, Grace, naturally. When an accident leaves Grace dead inside her, Madeline insists on carrying the baby’s corpse to term. Weeks later, when Madeline delivers, the baby miraculously returns to life… With an appetite.

Runtime: 85 min          

Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination

Categories: Drama, Horror, Thriller

   

Halloween II (2009)

Halloween II

Director: Rob Zombie

Written by:
Rob Zombie

Tagline:
You can run. You can hide. Or, you can fight… LIKE HELL.

Plot:
Michael Myers is still at large and no less dangerous than ever. After a failed reunion to reach his baby sister at their old home, Laurie Strode is immediately taken to a hospital to be treated by the wounds that had been afflicted by her brother a few hours ago. However, Michael isn’t too far off and will continue his murdering ‘Halloween’ rampage until he gets his sister all to himself.

Runtime: 105 min

Categories: Horror, Thriller