This Day in Horror History: WAKE WOOD Was Released in the US in 2011
Wake Wood marked Hammer’s triumphant return to horror after a lengthy hiatus of three decades. Like Pet Sematary by way of The Wicker Man, Wake Wood rode a folk horror resurgence in the UK. Wake Wood is directed by David Keating from a screenplay he co-wrote with Brendan McCarthy; the film stars Aidan Gillen, Eva Birthistle, and Timothy Spall.
If it’s been a while, or if you’ve yet to see it, check out the trailer and synopsis for Wake Wood below.
Synopsis:
After a crazed dog kills their nine-year-old daughter, Patrick and his wife Louise decide to relocate. Moving to the remote town on Wake Wood, they stumble upon the locals enacting a terrifying ritual said to bring the dead back to life for three days. Desperate to see their daughter alive again, the couple strike a deal with town leader Arthur to be part of the ceremony, but how will they cope when the three days are up?
Trivia:
Being a fan of the film Frostbite (2006), David Keating wished to work with the people behind the film, and he hired Chris Maris (the cinematographer on Frostbite) to shoot Wake Wood and Magnus Paulsson (Frostbite‘s producer) as co-producer. (Source)
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