Preview: Midnight Meat Train (2008)

• Poster: B; C+

Review:

This poster definitely tells us all we probably need to know about this horror film set in a subway. The poster is certainly tantalizing for any horror fans. We'll have to see a trailer before knowing too much more.

Alongside the trailer, the poster is entirely fitting and captures a moment of the film that might put fear into the hearts of some cinemagoers. However, by itself, I can't imagine anyone being too enthused about seeing the film. The first poster did far better in that department.

• Trailer: B

Review:

I'm torn between morbid curiosity and abject revulsion. I shouldn't expect much from the film as horror films have been severely disappointing of late, but I do love how Clive Barker has created a truly terrifying glimpse into the world of a serial killer and this trailer makes the film look like it might do for subways what Jaws did for swimming in the ocean.

Oscar Prospects:

Subway Oscar horror? Jarrod will stop being an annoying spokesperson before the genre gets any consideration.

Release Date:

• August 1, 2008

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (September 8, 2007) Original

-Wesley Lovell (December 1, 2007) New Release Date (changed from TBD)

-Wesley Lovell (January 26, 2008) New Trailer; New Poster

-Wesley Lovell (March 30, 2007) New Release Date (changed from 5/16/08)

-Wesley Lovell (February 20, 2008) New Release Date (changed from Unknown)