It is directed and co-written by David Keating, who demonstrates great subtle storytelling techniques that make Wake Wood a creepy yet emotional journey for viewers. Wake Wood is the latest horror production from the United Kingdom based Hammer Films and is a fine addition to the prestigious Hammer catalog of films (its US distribution is being handled by the good folks at Dark Sky Films). After Patrick and Louise’s daughter returns from the grave, they begin sensing there’s something “off” about Alice and struggle with coming to terms that what they’ve brought back is evil incarnate. Not seeing the “bigger picture” of what could happen when playing with fire, Patrick and Louise quickly agree to do the ritual even though they know they’re deceiving their community about some of the facts concerning their daughter’s demise. And true to the horror genre formula, if they break the traditions of the ritual, there will be consequences to pay. They’re told by Arthur (Spall) that they can have Alice back for three days only and must stay within the town’s limits. After they settle into Wakewood, both Patrick and Louise soon realize there’s something strange going on, and one night after their car breaks down near the woods, the pair stumble upon a pagan ritual happening on a neighbor’s property, and they soon realize that it’s not impossible to be given more time with their daughter if they are willing to play by the rules of the town.
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