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After Dark Films has just recently announced that one of the horror films, Husk, from their After Dark Originals lineup (which just played in theaters this past week) is making its TV debut on the Syfy channel. "Husk" stars Devon Graye, Wes Chatham, C.J. Thomason, Tammin Sursok and Ben Easter. The film is written and directed by Brett Simmons.

Husk, from After Dark Films, airs on the Syfy channel on Saturday February 5 at 9Pm with an encore showing at 1Am. In Husk, a murder of crows smashes into the windshield of five friends causing their car to crash. The group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head into the fields, but instead of finding sanctuary they discover something evil and unnatural lurking in the corn.

Currently playing theatrically as part of the After Dark Originals collection and set to make its Syfy debut as one of the network’s Saturday-night movies this coming February 5 at 9 p.m., with an encore showing at 1 a.m. (see the newest preview at the end of this article), Brett Simmons’ Husk is the latest in the venerable tradition of killer-scarecrow cinema. The filmmaker, who adapted Husk from his short chiller of the same title, spoke with Fango about the creation of his corn stalker.

The scarecrow themed horror feature Husk recently had a limited theatrical release through After Dark Films (Jan. 28th). Now, Husk will have a second premiere and this time the feature will be hosted on the SyFy network. The premiere begins February 5th at 9:00pm and a fourty second promotional trailer for this feature is below.

Also showing left is the DVD artwork for this feature, which asks fans to "join the harvest." Crows sit ominously nearby, as a faceless scarecrow promises future chills. Hopefully, a review of this title is coming soon, as this picture and Re-Kill seem to be the standouts of the After Dark Originals.

The synopsis for Husk is here:

"When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on...

After Dark announced that just a little over a week out from its theatrical debut, Husk , Brett Simmons' killer scarecrow/ghost story will make its SyFy debut this Saturday, February 5. You can catch it at 9pm. A 1am encore presentation will follow. With its latest batch of releases, After Dark had struck up a partnership with SyFy. Expect to see 51 and Scream of the Banshee , two original After Dark productions, to debut on the network later this year.

One of our new favorite up and coming directors Brett Simmons (Click Here for our interview) is having his dream realized as Husk is not only getting a limited theatrical release and a DVD/Blu-ray release but After Dark Films is also showing the film this Saturday night (Feb. 5th) at 9Pm est with an encore presentation following at 1Am est...

Plot Synopsis: The story sees five friends on a weekend trip who become stranded in isolated farmland when crows attack their SUV. They soon realize that the cornfields are inhabited by reanimated human scarecrows who reproduce by killing and forcing their undead victims to join their ranks.

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One of the five films coming out of last weekend's After Dark Originals theatrical run with the most positive buzz is Husk, which is premiering on Syfy this coming Saturday night, February 5th. In honor of the occasion After Dark has put together a new promo video, which of course we have here.

Synopsis:

The story sees five friends on a weekend trip who become stranded in isolated farmland when crows attack their SUV. They soon realize that the cornfields are inhabited by reanimated human scarecrows who reproduce by killing and forcing their undead victims to join their ranks.

In Husk (review here) Devon Graye plays the brainiac of the group, C. J. Thomason is the blue-collar guy, and Wes Chatham is the jock. Brett Simmons directs.

Check out Husk on the Syfy network this Saturday, February 5th, at 9:00 Pm with a special Encore Presentation at

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Title: Husk Director: Brett Simmons Starring: Devon Graye, Wes Chatham and C.J. Thomason Routinely overlooked by critics and award shows, horror movies have been showcased and honored over the past five years with production company After Dark Films annual film festival Horrorfest. Brett Simmons is one of the latest screenwriter-directors hoping to make a name for himself in the horror genre with his new supernatural thriller ‘Husk,’ which is one of the entries in this year’s festival. While aiming to stay away from making a purely slasher movie, and instead focusing on what people would do if a scarecrow suddenly came to life to take control of their bodies, Simmons’ final outcome unfortunately [...]...

Tonight, join Shock Till You Drop for a screening of the killer scarecrow film Husk , one of six After Dark Originals opening that day. Yours truly will host a post-screening Q&A with director Brett Simmons ( interview ) and actors Wes Chatham, Cj Thomason and Tim Losee. The event kicks off at 9:30pm at the Laemmle Sunset 5 (8000 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90046 - map ). Reps from After Dark Films will be on hand to give away posters and other goodies. We hope you can join us! For more details on the After Dark Originals, visit the official site . Get Your Tickets Here! Synopsis: Stranded in a desolate field after a car wreck, a group of young friends go in search of help. Coming to a farmhouse, they think they've found sanctuary. Instead they...

We're just a day away from the After Dark Originals making their way into theatres, and to get you in a splattery good mood for the event, we have a couple of exclusive stills for ya! Dig it!

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers from Horrorfest’s acquisitions over the past four years, After Dark has taken the horror festival concept to a higher level. After Dark Originals showcases eight new cutting edge horror films spanning the genre. The mission is to create high quality horror films that provide After Dark full control from script concept through final editing.

Synopsis

The story sees five friends on a weekend trip who become stranded in isolated farmland when crows attack their SUV. They soon realize that the cornfields are inhabited by reanimated human scarecrows who reproduce by killing and forcing their undead victims to join their ranks.

Time to sink your teeth into a little vampire action, After Dark Originals style! Let's all tap the nearest vein and dig on the trailer debut for Prowl!

And if you're in La, don't forget about our screening this Friday, January 28th, 2011, at the historic Laemmle Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd., in West Hollywood. Showtime is at 7:30 pm, but we suggest you get there earlier to ensure that you get a good seat! After the film DC's own Heather Wixson will be conducting a live Q&A with writer Tim Tori, star Courtney Hope, and more Tba.

Click Here To Get Your Tickets Now!

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers from Horrorfest’s acquisitions over the past four years, After Dark has taken the horror festival concept to a higher level. After Dark Originals showcases eight new cutting edge horror films spanning the genre. The mission...

More After Dark Originals love with Husk director Brett Simmons, who was kind enough to talk us up about his wicked scarecrow flick. Having already shown his original short at Sundance, the director tells us about turning his corn-stalking scare-show into a feature film.

Chris Haberman: Where were you filming and how did the shoot go? Any fun set stories?

Brett Simmons: We shot in Ames, Iowa, outside of Des Moines. We shot for three weeks, 18 actual days. It was a lot of fun, but pretty intense because shooting in cornfields is challenging. There isn't any space for anyone or anything to work because the stalks are so tall and thick. We had to get pretty creative with how we operated in there. Also, we had a ton of weather issues. A normally sunny, blue sky state was suddenly stormy and rainy for the three weeks we shot, so...

To say this is a "big" show would be an understatement. We get a Vince Paul rant, news and forum updates plus more! Director of After Dark's Husk, Brett Simmons is on the show to discuss the film and his feelings on the genre. Does it end there? Of course not! We have Hatchet II director Adam Green on to discuss the upcoming February 1st DVD/Blu-ray release of the "unrated" film. Two great interviews! Feast on the "mega" show after the break...

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If you miss your chance to see the After Dark Originals in theatres because they're not playing by you, don't fret! These babies are moving quick and will be popping up on TV sooner than you think!

While perusing the Syfy Channel schedule so we can take bets on just how long it will take The Foywonder to finally lose his mind, we came across a listing for Husk which has the movie slated to air on February 5th. Interesting.

Synopsis

The story sees five friends on a weekend trip who become stranded in isolated farmland when crows attack their SUV. They soon realize that the cornfields are inhabited by reanimated human scarecrows who reproduce by killing and forcing their undead victims to join their ranks.

In Husk Devon Graye plays the brainiac of the group, C. J. Thomason is the blue-collar guy, and Wes Chatham is the jock. Brett Simmons directs.

In cooperation with Syfy and Lionsgate, on January 28th After Dark Films is releasing eight "After Dark Originals" in theaters, in a bid to take the "horror festival concept to a higher level". Instead of acquiring the films after the fact, as with "8 Films to Die For", these Originals were developed from the ground up at the famed genre distributor in an effort to create "high quality horror films" with full input from the After Dark team. Now, in anticipation of their release, B-d reporter Chris Eggertsen put eight questions to the directors of each of the upcoming films, in a series we're calling "8 Questions to Die For: Interviews with the Directors of the After Dark Originals". In this third installment we interviewed Husk writer/director Brett Simmons, who helmed the short of the same name that debuted at Sundance in 2005.

After Dark Originals' upcoming release 'Husk' has received a new one-sheet. The crow-related horror tale which stars Wes Chatham ('The Unit'), C.J. Thomason ('The Big Bank Theory'), Devon Graye ('Scar 3D' and Showtime's 'Dexter'), Ben Easter and the gorgeous hottie Tammin Sursok - below ('Pretty Little Liars') is based on a short story by writer and director Brett Simmons, whom has expanded his creepy tale into feature-length format. Check out the new poster below....

Out of all of the "After Dark Original Films" slated to be released this year, Husk is the film that we are most excited for. From the instant we queued up the trailer to the old school American horror feel the film portrays, this is what we've been waiting for. And now we have a brand new one-sheet poster to complete the package...

After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has once again planted terror into the hearts of horror fans. Husk, the sixth chilling feature film as part of the After Dark Originals is a gruesome tale written and directed by Brett Simmons (Markof Love) based on Simmons’ short film of the same name.

The film stars Wes Chatham (The Unit, In the Valley of Elah), C.J. Thomason (The Big Bank Theory), and Devon Graye (Scar 3D and Showtime’s Dexter). When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash,...

Here's some new poster art for After Dark Originals scarecrow film Husk. The film stars Wes Chatham, C.J. Thomason, Devon Graye, Tammin Sursok and is directed by Brett Simmons. The film opens in limited release on January 28th.

Synopsis:

When a murder of crows smash into their car windshield, a group of young friends are forced to abandon the vehicle, leaving them stranded beside a desolate cornfield. Hidden deep within the cornfield they find a crumbling farmhouse – but they soon discover that instead of a sanctuary, the house is actually the center of a terrifying supernatural ritual that they are about to become a part of…...

After Dark has taken the horror festival concept to a higher level with its After Dark Originals, showcasing eight new horror films spanning the genre. The mission is to create high quality films that provide After Dark full control from script concept through final editing. On tap for today: New artwork for Husk.

The first installment of Ado includes Husk, Fertile Ground, Scream of the Banshee, Prowl, The Task, Re-Kill, Seconds Apart, and 51. Notable directors and writers include Brett Simmons, whose short film "Husk" took Sundance by storm several years ago, Steven C. Miller of Automaton Transfusion fame, and previous After Dark writer/director Adam Gierasch (Autopsy). All Ado films were shot in the Us and Bulgaria.

All eight Originals will benefit from After Dark's new and innovative marketing and release strategy. Scream of the Banshee is scheduled to premiere on Syfy in 2011. Additionally, the second set of Originals...

With After Dark Films' new "Originals" program opening in limited theaters next Friday, a slew of new trailers and posters are expected throughout the next week. This morning we scored a look at new art for Brett Simmons' Husk, the scarecrow flick that sees five friends on a weekend trip who become stranded in isolated farmland when crows attack their SUV. They soon realize that the cornfields are inhabited by reanimated human scarecrows who reproduce by killing and force their undead victims to join their ranks. Graye plays the brainiac of the group, Thomason is the blue-collar guy, and Chatham is the jock.

In La next Friday and need some shivers to send down your spine? We have got you covered! That's right, kids, we'll be hosting an exclusive screening of one of the After Dark Originals - Prowl! Read on for details.

The screening will be taking place on Friday, January 28th, 2011, at the historic Laemmle Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd., in West Hollywood. Showtime is at 7:30 pm, but we suggest you get there earlier to ensure that you get a good seat! After the film DC's own Heather Wixson will be conducting a live Q&A with writer Tim Tori, star Courtney Hope, and more Tba.

Click Here To Get Your Tickets Now!

See you there!

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers from Horrorfest’s acquisitions over the past four years, After Dark has taken the horror festival concept to a higher level. After Dark Originals showcases...

Finally!! After Dark Films has finally unleashed a trailer that showcases all 8 of their horror films in the After Dark Originals lineup.

After Dark Films made an unprecedented commitment to the production of eight original horror films this year under the After Dark Originals label, continuing the Company’s mantra of supporting first time independent film writers and directors. The creation of the Ad Originals(http://www.afterdarkoriginals.com/) slate is just another example of the Company’s commitment to the Indie film industry.

Unlike After Dark’s “8 Films To Die For®”, After Dark Originals are wholly financed and produced by After Dark Films. The Ado slate runs the gamut of the genre, from paranormal phenomena, black magic, and vengeful ghosts to psychological trauma, murderous psychopaths, vampires and the undead. After Dark polled its fans and is delivering the kinds of movies they asked for!

The theatrical release date for...

The After Dark Originals will be released at the end of this month, on January 28th and the promotional material for these eight films is continuing to excite audiences. Now, an official trailer for all of the films is available, which shows hordes of zombies battling with Swat members, exploding warehouses, murderous scarecrows, and creatures unleashed from Area 51. Step inside the mayhem with the clip below and please be advised that the material is for over eighteen only.

Husk

Writer/Director: Brett Simmons.

Cast:Wes Chatham (Brian), C.J. Thomason (Chris), Devon Graye (Scott), Tammin Sursok (Natalie).

The synopsis:

"When a murder of crows smash into their car windshield, a group of young friends are forced to abandon the vehicle, leaving them stranded beside a desolate cornfield. Hidden deep within the cornfield they find a crumbling farmhouse – but they soon discover that instead of a sanctuary, the house is actually the...

The After Dark Horrorfests are … interesting. Especially if you’re one of those horror movie freaks who just has to see your horror movies on the big screen. In my experience, the 8 films that usually make up a “Horrorfest” are shockingly hit and miss affairs. When they’re good, they’re really good, and remind you why indie horror is so awesome compared to the manufactured garbage of a Hollywood studio production. But when they’re bad? Man, they stink up the joint. Anyways, for those interested in attending another Horrorfest this year, the 2011 slate of After Dark films will feature 8 titles as usual, and they’ll be landing in theaters around the country January 28, 2011. Check out a preview of all 8 titles below. To find out if After Dark is coming to your town, head over here to see a complete listing of current and future showings. ———*———- Husk Writer...

After Dark Films made an unprecedented commitment to the production of eight original horror films this year under the After Dark Originals label, continuing the Company’s mantra of supporting first time independent film writers and directors. The creation of the Ad Originals(http://www.afterdarkoriginals.com/) slate is just another example of the Company’s commitment to the Indie film industry.

Unlike After Dark’s “8 Films To Die For®”, After Dark Originals are wholly financed and produced by After Dark Films. The Ado slate runs the gamut of the genre, from paranormal phenomena, black magic, and vengeful ghosts to psychological trauma, murderous psychopaths, vampires and the undead. After Dark polled its fans and is delivering the kinds of movies they asked for!

The theatrical release date for the After Dark Originals lineup is on January 28, 2011.

Films in the lineup include:

The Task- A group of contestants are locked...

Devon Graye, Wes Chatham, C.J. Thomason, Tammin Sursok and Ben Easter star in a film written and directed by Brett Simmons - "Husk".

In Husk, from After Dark Films, a murder of crows smashes into the windshield of five friends causing their car to crash. The group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head into the fields, but instead of finding sanctuary they discover something evil and unnatural lurking in the corn. They soon realize that the cornfields are inhabited by reanimated human scarecrows. These scarecrows reproduce by killing and forcing their undead victims to join the ranks amongst the undead army of scarecrows. Graye plays the brainiac of the group, Thomason is the blue-collar guy, and Chatham is the jock.

“Think classic original...

The good and incredibly sexy folks over at After Dark have provided us with a trailer to debut to you, our favorite sickos! Time to find out if you're up to the horrors of The Task!

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers from Horrorfest’s acquisitions over the past four years, After Dark has taken the horror festival concept to a higher level. After Dark Originals showcases eight new cutting edge horror films spanning the genre. The mission is to create high quality horror films that provide After Dark full control from script concept through final editing.

The first installment of Ado includes Husk, Fertile Ground, Scream of the Banshee, Prowl, The Task, Re-Kill, Seconds Apart, and 51. Notable directors and writers include Brett Simmons, whose short film "Husk" took Sundance by storm several years ago, Steven C. Miller of Automaton Transfusion fame, and previous After Dark...

So, a new trailer for a new Scarecrow-horror movie called Husk is up and about. It's kind of just like every other Scarecrow-horror movie you've ever seen, but maybe not as good as Dark Night of the Scarecrow.

Because No scarecrow horror movie can ever beat Dark Night of the Scarecrow.

Husk seems to have atmosphere and some recognizable actors (you know, it has That Hot Guy from Harper's Island) and isn't absolutely vile at first glance. It certainly looks better than, say, Scarecrow, Scarecrows, Night of the Scarecrow, Hallowed Ground, or Revenge of the Scarecrow.

I'm just kind of disappointed because, well, I've seen like 90 scarecrow-horror films, and none of them are that good, and here is After Dark pretending this is some kind of original idea. We know it's not, After Dark. I've also seen That Shot of the isolated country house - what? - 200 times in the...

Generally speaking, the After Dark series of horror efforts hasn’t impressed me much over the years, though I find myself indulging in their wonky offerings time and time again. The latest batch of fright flicks bearing the familiar logo is looming on the horizon, and Bloody Disgusting was fortunate enough to get their nasty little hands on a trailer for Brett Simmons’ “Husk”. Naturally, the story is nothing to write to your impossibly elderly grandmother about — teenagers battle blood-thirsty scarecrows on a seemingly abandoned farm in the middle of absolutely nowhere — but I’m always down for a little scarecrow-related carnage. Whether or not Simmons and company can top the unintentional goofiness found in David Michael Latt’s “Scarecrow Slayer” remains to be seen. After all, that is a tough mission to accomplish by anyone’s standards. “Husk” stars Wes Chatham, C.J. Thomason, and Devon Graye. Expect the film...

An offshoot of the After Dark Horrofest who brings us those awesome eight film sets every year, are producing their own flicks - the newest being Husk, a cornfield horror from director Brett Simmons.

Synopsis:

When a murder of crows smash into their car windshield, a group of young friends are forced to abandon the vehicle, leaving them stranded beside a desolate cornfield. Hidden deep within the cornfield they find a crumbling farmhouse – but they soon discover that instead of a sanctuary, the house is actually the center of a terrifying supernatural ritual that they are about to become a part of…

Trailer for Husk after the break.

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The After Dark Originals staff have unveiled an official trailer for Husk, from director Brett Simmons. This film is based on Simmons earlier short of the same name and the two and a half minute trailer below is top notch. The clip features a supernatural scarecrow, who uses the environment e.g. crows, cornfields to his murderous advantage.

This film features actors Wes Chatham (In the Valley of Elah), C.J Thomason ("The Big Bang Theory") and Devon Graye ("Dexter"). Husk, like the other seven After Dark Originals, will release theatrically January 28th.

The synopsis for the film is here:

"When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head into...

We reported details yesterday about the upcoming After Dark Originals film 'Husk' which releases in theaters January 2011 (and on DVD in March), and today we were sent the official trailer for the corn field horror flick. This one looks to be creepy and in the old school style of horror, which is what we dig. Check out the trailer below. Beware the corn fields and enjoy!

About Husk

Husk, the sixth chilling feature film as part of the After Dark Originals is a gruesome tale written and directed by Brett Simmons (Markof Love) based on Simmons’ short film of the same name.

Synopsis

When a murder of crows smash into their car windshield, a group of young friends are forced to abandon the vehicle, leaving them stranded beside a desolate cornfield. Hidden deep within the cornfield they find a crumbling farmhouse – but they soon discover that instead of a sanctuary,...

This is a film that we've been dying to see more of and today we finally get a chance to show you the trailer. Fans of old school horror should like what they see here. Feast on the all new Husk trailer after the break!...

After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has once again planted terror into the hearts of horror fans. Husk, the sixth chilling feature film as part of the After Dark Originals is a gruesome tale written and directed by Brett Simmons (Markof Love) based on Simmons’ short film of the same name.

The film stars Wes Chatham (The Unit, In the Valley of Elah), C.J. Thomason (The Big Bank Theory), and Devon Graye (Scar 3D and Showtime’s Dexter). When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield,...

We're just a few days away from the release of After Dark Originals in all of their gory glory, and to get things cooking we now present to you the trailer for Husk!

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers from Horrorfest’s acquisitions over the past four years, After Dark has taken the horror festival concept to a higher level. After Dark Originals showcases eight new cutting edge horror films spanning the genre. The mission is to create high quality horror films that provide After Dark full control from script concept through final editing.

The first installment of Ado includes Husk, Fertile Ground, Scream of the Banshee, Prowl, The Task, Re-Kill, Seconds Apart, and 51. Notable directors and writers include Brett Simmons, whose short film "Husk" took Sundance by storm several years ago, Steven C. Miller of Automaton Transfusion fame, and previous After Dark writer/director...

After Dark Films is prepping to release new film "Husk" on January 28 this year and has given a preview to the flick in form of a red band trailer debuted via Bloody Disgusting. The story starts as five friends have a weekend trip which soon turns into a nightmare after a murder of crows smash into their car windshield.

Forced to abandon their SUV, the youngsters are stranded in isolated farmland. Hidden deep within the cornfield they find a crumbling farmhouse. They soon realize that the cornfields are inhabited by reanimated human scarecrows who reproduce by killing and forcing their undead victims to join their ranks.

Not only promising a thrilling story that will haunt the viewers, but also "Husk" will be filled with bloody and gruesome scenes as seen in the trailer. Brett Simmons directs and writes the film based on his short film of the same name. Wes Chatham,...

Instead of another After Dark Horrorfest, this year the company is bringing us 8 internally produced films. The difference with After Dark Originals and their previous program After Dark Horrorfest is this time around After Dark Films was involved with the individual films from the ground up. Today, After Dark Films has unleashed when we can see these films that will only be in theaters for a week – more than likely with the same scheduling as the previous After Dark Horrorfest – as well as releasing a poster and a still from two separate films.

The official release date for the eight films taking part in the After Dark Originals program will be January 28, 2011. No word on the official list of theater locations, but keep your eyes peeled here and as soon as we receive the list we will publish it.

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers...

There are lots of films to get excited about, if you are horror fan in 2011. There will surely be hundreds of horror and thriller releases in 2011, with several more planned for 2012 and 2013. Here on 28Dla, we offer a solid intro' on what to expect from the coming year, as directors Eli Roth, Wes Craven, John Carpenter, J.J. Abrams bring new films, including Scream 4, Fangland, Thanksgiving, and Super 8. Also, the After Dark Originals will release early in the New Year and fans of horror sequels e.g. Hostel III, Jeepers Creepers: Cathedral will be able to whet their appetites with several follow ups to successful film franchises, here.

So, step inside this huge list of horror films, which focuses on over thirty of the biggest productions and a few indies, as well. Let us begin with this horror list for 2011 (titles listed alphabetically)!

51 by Jason Connery.

Status: Completed.

Among the eight films debuting in theaters January 28 from After Dark Originals , one is going to take another stab at the scarecrow sub-genre. Hear that groan? It's the sound of horror fans collectively reflecting on dour scarecrow fare like 1995's Night of the Scarecrow or 2004's Scarecrow Gone Wild . Granted, fans have had to take the good ( Dark Night of the Scarecrow ) with the bad ( Messengers 2: The Scarecrow ), and Brett Simmons, the director of the upcoming Husk , is well aware of this. With his film, he hopes to remove the stigma usually afflicting scarecrow-themed horror stories. Simmons film began as a short that played to Sundance audiences. When After Dark came a-callin', he was given a chance to expand the Husk 's story and attach Wes Chatham, Devon Graye...

Horror fans can rejoice this week as a slew of horror films that were submitted to the MPAA all got an R rating from the MPAA. No battles over an Nc-17 rating and this batch of films is clearly not meant for the PG-13 crowd either. Husk is rated R for horror violence and language. Stag Night (aka Stag Night of the Dead) is rated R for strong bloody violence, language and brief sexual content. The Trap Door is rated R for language, violent grisly images and brief sexuality.

Here is what info is known about each of these films:

Husk appears to be part of After Dark Films "Originals" lineup. The cast includes Devon Graye, Wes Chatham, C.J. Thomason, Tammin Sursok and Ben Easter. The crew is made up of Brett Simmons - Director / Writer (story) (screenplay), Stephanie Caleb - Producer, Limor Diamant - Producer, Moshe Diamant - Producer,...

After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has once again planted terror into the hearts of horror fans. 'Husk', the sixth chilling feature film as part of the After Dark Originals is a gruesome tale written and directed by Brett Simmons ('Mark of Love') based on Simmons' short film of the same name. The film stars Wes Chatham ('The Unit', 'In the Valley of Elah'), C.J. Thomason ('The Big Bank Theory'), Devon Graye ('Scar 3D' and Showtime's 'Dexter'), the stunning Tammin Sursok (whom we just had to give you a slew of hot pics of below) and Ben Easter....

After Dark Films has really been making a splash since they came on the scene a couple of years ago with the first Horror Fest. Now, with a partnership with SyFy Channel, they are bringing us 8 more horror films with After Dark Originals.

Now that After Dark Originals is getting closer to release, and the company sent along a new pic of the nasty scarecrow from one of the flicks, Husk.

Husk, written and directed by Brett Simmons and based on his same-titled short film, is about a group of friends on a road trip who crash their car after a murder of crows fly into their windshield. Seeking help at a farmhouse surrounded by a desolate cornfield, they’re soon being hunted by an evil presence haunting the area. Devon Graye (teenage Dexter), Wes Chatham (W.), Cj Thomason (Harper’s Island) and Tammin Sursok (Albino Farm) star.

“Think classic...

After Dark Films Shows Its Mettle With Latest Title

Husk

Sows Fear And Reaps Horror In The Latest “After Dark Originals” Film

After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has once again planted terror into the hearts of horror fans. Husk, the sixth chilling feature film as part of the After Dark Originals is a gruesome tale written and directed by Brett Simmons (Mark of Love) based on Simmons’ short film of the same name. The film stars Wes Chatham (The Unit, In the Valley of Elah), C.J. Thomason (The Big Bank Theory), and Devon Graye (Scar 3D and Showtime’s Dexter).

When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head...

I've been totally stoked all year long about the new After Dark Originals movies hitting early in 2011 and today we have some more news on the upcoming scarecrow film Husk. From the Press Release:

After Dark Films Shows Its Mettle With Latest Title

Husk sows fear and reaps horror in the latest "After Dark Originals" film.

After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has once again planted terror into the hearts of horror fans. Husk, the sixth chilling feature film as part of the After Dark Originals is a gruesome tale written and directed by Brett Simmons (Mark of Love) based on Simmons’ short film of the same name. The film stars Wes Chatham (The Unit, In the Valley of Elah), C.J. Thomason (The Big Bank Theory), and Devon Graye (Scar 3D and Showtime’s Dexter).

When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends,...

After Dark Films Shows Its Mettle With Latest Title Husk Sows Fear And Reaps Horror In The Latest “After Dark Originals” Film After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has once again planted terror into the hearts of horror fans. Husk, the sixth chilling feature film as part of the After Dark Originals is a gruesome tale written and directed by Brett Simmons (Mark of Love) based on Simmons’ short film of the same name. The film stars Wes Chatham (The Unit, In the Valley of Elah), C.J. Thomason (The Big Bank Theory), and Devon Graye (Scar 3D and Showtime’s Dexter). When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head...

From the production company that started as a movie festival comes Husk.  After Dark Originals has announced their eighth original feature.  Husk, directed by Brett Simmons (Mark of Love) is about a killer scarecrow. More after the jump. Official synopsis: When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head into the fields but instead of finding sanctuary they discover something evil and unnatural lurking in the corn.

Click for a Better ViewHusk is the sixth production from After Dark Films, which puts several youths in jeopardy. An isolated cornfield turns nubile flesh into corn meal and mulch for an ancient purposeless evil. Director Brett Simmons says of the film: "this film is a real throwback to...true 1960s creepiness" (After Dark). And the newest photo, scene left, seems to echo this thought. Husk is slated for a January 2011, after production finishes. More details on this project are below.

The synopsis for the film is here:

"When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head into the fields but instead of finding sanctuary they discover something evil and...

After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has once again planted terror into the hearts of horror fans. Husk, the sixth chilling feature film as part of the After Dark Originals is a gruesome tale written and directed by Brett Simmons (Markof Love) based on Simmons’ short film of the same name...

The film stars Wes Chatham (The Unit, In the Valley of Elah), C.J. Thomason (The Big Bank Theory), and Devon Graye (Scar 3D and Showtime’s Dexter). When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head into the fields but instead of finding sanctuary they discover something evil and unnatural lurking in the corn. “Think classic original horror films when you think of Husk!

After Dark Films officially announced today Husk, the sixth feature film as part of the After Dark Originals, a gruesome tale written and directed by Brett Simmons (Mark of Love) based on Simmons short film of the same name. The film stars Wes Chatham ("The Unit"), C.J. Thomason (The Big Bank Theory), and Devon Graye (Scar 3D, Showtimes "Dexter"). Inside you'll find the first ever image and more details on the film that'll hit theaters come 2011. "When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head into the fields but instead of finding sanctuary they discover something evil and unnatural lurking in the corn."...

The official word has come in regarding one of the upcoming After Dark Originals, Husk, and we've got everything you need to know stuffed into one horror and straw filled package!

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers from Horrorfest’s acquisitions over the past four years, After Dark has taken the horror festival concept to a higher level. After Dark Originals showcases eight new cutting edge horror films spanning the genre. The mission is to create high quality horror films that provide After Dark full control from script concept through final editing.

The first installment of Ado includes Husk, Fertile Ground, Scream of the Banshee, Prowl, The Task, Re-Kill, Seconds Apart, and 51. Notable directors and writers include Brett Simmons, whose short film "Husk" took Sundance by storm several years ago, Steven C. Miller of Automaton Transfusion fame, and previous After Dark writer/director Adam Gierasch...

After Dark Films has revealed the first official photo from Husk , one of the eight After Dark Originals hitting the screen in January. Directed by Brett Simmons, Husk is an expansion of his short film. It stars Wes Chatham, C.J. Thomason, and Devon Graye. When a murder of crows smash into the windshield causing their car to crash, the group of young friends, inside, are forced to abandon the vehicle. Stranded beside a desolate cornfield, they see a light on in a window and decide to go in search of help. They head into the fields but instead of finding sanctuary they discover something evil and unnatural lurking in the corn. Visit the After Dark Originals site right here . Click below for a hi-res version of the image!

The actual convention floor of Comic-Con International has become famous — and notorious — for the massive, bombastic booths of Hollywood entertainment companies promoting their upcoming product. Especially these days with ever-increasing-in-size flat-screen TVs and more sophisticated and apparently increasingly bass-heavy audio equipment, walking the floor it’s impossible to not be assaulted by 50 movie trailers, full-length TV shows and other promotional videos playing all at once.

However, at the 2010 Comic-Con, my favorite spot on the convention floor — one I returned to two or three times — was the somewhat unassuming booth for After Dark Films, which hosts the annual, one-week-only, national horror movie film festival called Horrorfest. In addition to an open-air portion of the booth that included promotional giveaways and costumed horror characters, there was a separate room one could walk into to watch trailers for their 2011 films.

Those are snapshots I took of the room above and below, although the...