I’ve always been a sucker for ghost stories, especially movies with an intriguing plot. Below is the round-up of the movies that will be coming out this year. There might be more, but this is what I’ve seen to date.

February 2: The Messengers

A teenage girl and her toddler brother experience frightening paranormal phenomenon after their family moves into an old farmhouse out in the country. Based on the synopsis and the trailer, this movie looks pretty typical of Hollywood. Normally, I’d pass on it, but one of my girlfriends wants to see it.

March 23: Dead Silence

Jamie explores the creepy town of Ravens Fair after the brutal murder of his wife, and encounters the legend of Mary Shaw, a famous murdered ventriloquist whose presence is still felt. The lead suspect in his wife’s murder, Jamie is forced to dig deep into the town’s bloody past and uncovers the truth behind a curse that ended Lisa’s life and threatens to take his as well. While the special effects are good, the gore factor doesn’t appeal to me. Fans of Saw might enjoy this. See the trailer here.

July 13: Stephen King’s “1408″

After losing his daughter, a writer who debunks paranormal occurences (John Cusack) checks into The Dolphin Hotel’s most notorious room to experience the ghosts first-hand. I don’t know if this movie will compare with King’s original version of The Shining, but it looks like it has plenty of creepy weirdness. I’ll definitely go to see that one! Watch the trailer.