2008: The Year in Horror, Part 1

A Happy New Year to one and all. As promised, in honor of the start of 2008, I'm taking a look ahead at some of the projects that we as horror fans can expect in the next 12 months. I'll do half today, and the next half tomorrow.
First off, here are some that have already been given an official release date:

• 1/18: Cloverfield - The giant monster flick that's got the whole web buzzing.
• 2/8: The Poughkeepsie Tapes - Blair-Witch style serial killer flick.
• 2/15: Diary of the Dead - Romero's fifth zombie movie. Can't wait!
• 4/1: April Fool's Day - Another one for the remake pile.
• 4/8: Day of the Dead - Straight to DVD for this supposed stinker.
• 4/11: Prom Night - See "April Fool's Day"
• 7/11: Hellboy II: The Golden Army - Any truth to the Universal monsters rumor?
• 7/25: X-Files 2

Plus we've also got:

SEQUELS:
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever - No Eli Roth this time.

Constantine 2 - New director for this one, too.

The Eye 3 - Continuation of the original Japanese series.

Ju-On: The Grudge 3 - More J-horror sequel goodness.

House of Re-Animator - The creators of the original return, and William H. Macy stars.

The People Under the Stairs 2 - Hmmmm....

Phantasm V - Angus Scrimm fans rejoice!

Return to Sleepaway Camp - Hide your curling irons!

Scary Movie 5 - Good lord, make it stop...

FICTION ADAPTATIONS:
Edgar Allen Poe's Ligeia - Based on Poe's chilling short story.

Pet Sematary - A new take on the Stephen King stalwart.

World War Z - Max Brook's zombie tale hits the big screen with Brad Pitt.

ANIMATION:

Coraline - From the director of The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll - Marilyn Manson to direct.

ANTHOLOGY:

George Romero Presents Deadtime Stories

PLUS:

Drag Me to Hell - Sam Raimi returns to the genre.

More to come tomorrow, so check back in--and HAPPY NEW YEAR, freaks!