THE BURROWERS and S&MAN director wants to bring back J-Horror

I really like what I have seen from director J.T. Petty so far.  The Burrowers was a successful and unique blend of the western and horror genres and based on what I have seen from S&Man (as well as Andy’s glowing praise for it), this young director is quickly making a name for himself.  Which brings me to question one thing: Why is he making a “J-horror” film? Don’t get me wrong, I love a lot of the titles that came from this aptly named genre, including some of the American remakes (I was one of the few that enjoyed both the original Ju-On as well as The Grudge).  Yet, I feel that it wore out its welcome because of the fact the industry was inundated with so many of these films.  This doesn’t even take into account the question of what else can one do with the genre that hasn’t been done before.  Well . . . if anyone might have the talent, J.T. Petty might.

According to the press release, Haunted Temple, a horror feature that will begin shooting this fall in Japan, will be the first film to shoot in Japan since the devastating tsunami that hit the country.

Haunted Temple is a Japanese-style horror feature reminiscent of The Ring and The Grudge. To ensure that the film’s plot twists remain a surprise, its producers are keeping details about the script under tight wraps.

Industrial Entertainment’s Eric Bassett, Macari/Edelstein Filmed Entertainment’s Mike Macari and Neal Edelstein and Japanese producer Shinya Egawa are producing.

Unfortunately not much else is known at this time.  As info comes in we will pass it on to you.  What are your thoughts on another take on the Japanese ghost stories that plagued cinema in the early 2000’s?  Which ones stand out to you?  Leave your comments below.  Personally, I am going to say either One Missed Call (original) or Ju-On.

Also, check out J.T. Petty’s last film S&Man for less than $9 bucks on Amazon!