A teaser trailer for Tim Burton‘s CGI animated film “9” was released this week and it seems Burton is back doing what he does best: Creeping out children. 9 is based on Shane Acker‘s Oscar nominated short about a team of rag dolls in a post apocalyptic world attempting to save the earth from destructive machines. At first glance this film seems too weird and creepy for kids, but then again they remake The Nightmare Before Christmas every year with a new name.
Adding to the terror is Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”, “Nightwatch”). This becomes painfully obvious 45 seconds into the trailer when the heavy metal cues up. If you have seen “Wanted” you’ll understand, if not then watch Die Hard with Megadeath blaring in the background.
And if Burton and Bekmambetov’s star power isn’t enough (and it isn’t) Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Crispin Glover, and Martin Landau round out the voice talent for “9”. Too creepy or this year’s Wall-E? You’ll have to wait until 9/9/09 (Brilliant Marketing!)