There’s a film called Black Death that came out sometime around 2010 that seems to have fallen below the radar of most everyone. It’s a British historical horror film from upcoming genre filmmaker Christopher Smith. The film stars Sean Bean in the role of a knight during the Black Death era of Europe.
From what I’ve seen of the trailer and read about the film it seems to be a horror film that looks at the Black Death era of history with a slightly supernatural bent to it. Even the trailer gives gives the film a certain Wicker Man vibe to it. Holy warriors of the Christian faith coming into a village untouched by the Black Death. A village whose inhabitants might be dabbling with powers from a much older and earthy religion to keep the village safe. It definitely sounds like this film might have been influenced by that classic horror film starring Edward Woodward.
I like the look of the film as seen through the trailer. It almost looks black and white with splashes of vibrant colors here and there. Black Death hasn’t been announced as having a North American theatrical release date so this film looks like it will be a blu-ray release for me to finally see it.
Through the Shattered Lens 
That actually looks pretty interesting. Unlike my sister, I’m not a big horror movie fan but I’ll probably actually see that one if I get a chance (assuming that Lisa doesn’t force me to watch it with her first).
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You know you love to be forced. 😉
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I saw this one. It is a solid film. I would characterize it as a combination of, or at least having elements of, “The Village” and “Sauna” (a very well-done subtle Finnish film from a couple of years ago).
Well-acted and engrossing (but not intense horror, per se. so non-big horror fans may find it interesting). Definitely a cut above the average in quality.
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I’m trying to find a screener copy so I don’t have to wait til they announce that they will or will not give it a North American release. Christopher Smith is definitely one of the new genre filmmakers from the UK I’ve been following since I saw Severance.
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I’m liking the look of that. It’s kind of a mix between The Wicker Man, The Crucible and maybe King Arthur. I’m surprised that there’s so little mention of it out here in the states. One to keep an eye on.
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I didn’t associate this one with “Severance” – much different style. That one was pretty good – quirky, with subtler humor than many horror comedies.
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