The Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2015:.. or 2016?

As this feature comes to a close, it is time for some Wise Words... to be shared on the most anticipated horror films of 2015, which will most likely be released in 2016. We're talking films that are still in production, those that are yet to be picked up for release or even those that, for one reason or another, have mysteriously disappeared into the post-production ether. The rumour mills continue to turn however and it is fair to say that, at some point or another in the near distant future, the following films will appear and satisfy our fiendish intrigue...

Friday the 13th

Back in May 2014, producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form revealed that a Friday the 13th film is in the works. Set in the 1980s with a plot boasting both Jason and Pamela Vorhees, fans of the franchise are understandably excited (but of course dubious) for this reboot due for release in November. In a recent interview with Collider however, this time frame sounds remarkably optimistic given that they're still working on the script. What with shooting to start, followed by post-production, 2016 is looking more likely to host this forthcoming Vorhees reunion.

The Green Inferno

Last year horror pundits were shocked (and not in the way Eli Roth had intended) after The Green Inferno - Roth's latest directorial effort - was pulled from release. This cannibal-horror, which follows student activists into the depth of the Amazon rainforest, was taken off Open Road's release calendar in August and subsequently drifted into liminal existence. Reportedly nothing to do with the film's quality (which as it so happens, is apparently very good), it's release was halted due to a company restructure at financier Worldview Entertainment.

Months have now passed and it seems The Green Inferno will see a cinematic release afterall. In a recent interview at Sundance Film Festival, Roth explained, "As of right now, all systems are go for the theatrical release [...]. Here’s the thing: everyone is working to resolve it. Open Road has been amazing through this entire process. I really love them, they’ve been great. Even with whatever situation World View is going through, everyone is working together to find the best, cleanest, most positive resolution and get the film out in the widest release possible. [...] I think realistically [the release] would be in the August to September range".

Nothing is for certain (other than the rife anticipation amongst Roth fans) so fingers crossed one and all, for some promising cannibalistic carnage this year.

31

Self-proclaimed as his most 'brutal film to date', this latest effort from Rob Zombie - entitled 31 - follows five hostages held captive in Murder World, as they play a twisted game and fend off a gang of evil clowns in the bid for survival.

Beyond premise, little else is known about this crowdfunded endeavor. Yet this, in addition to some interesting concept artwork, is all that is needed to garner a great following. It's a shame avid followers will have to wait a while until any sign of a release date however, given that Zombie and his crew are still in pre-production. All we can hope for this year, is at least a few more teasers. Bring it on, Zombie.

Phantasm: Ravager

The Tall Man returns, along with Mike, Jody and their family friend Reggie, as the fifth and final instalment of the Phantasm franchise - Ravager - returns to our screens this year. Despite the fact that, under the auspice of Don Coscarelli, all filming completed last March, a release date is yet to be confirmed. Although, from the looks of this recently-released teaser trailer, surely we can't be that far off?

That's it for The Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2015 and it's fair to say that, from beloved franchises to wonderfully divisive directors, it's great to see the exciting work that's in store for us... be it this year or the next.

Stay tuned as next up, Wise Words... are shared on The Most Anticipated Horror Shows of 2015.