Modern version of Jack the Ripper story will hit screens later this year

May 27, 2012 12:43 GMT  ·  By

Fans of Elijah Wood must be thrilled to know that a new, full, red band trailer for his latest film, a slasher / horror story, “Maniac,” has been released. The remake will hit screens later this year.

You can see the new clip below, embedded at the end of this article but *please be advised that viewer discretion is highly recommended as it contains images that can offend.

“Maniac” is described as a modern version of Jack the Ripper, and sees Wood’s character wander the streets of LA hunting for young women whose scalp he removes.

Frank’s life changed when he meets photographer Anna, because she sends his obsession in full swing. What follows next won’t be pretty, as the trailer clearly shows.

“Maniac” is directed by Franck Khalfoun, on a script written by Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur & C.A. Rosenberg.