Watch Christina Ricci in 'After.Life' trailer

Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's upcoming horror thriller "After.Life" just got a trailer, and you can check it out below. The film is now on track to open in theaters April 9, 2010 via Anchor Bay. Liam Neeson, Christina Ricci, Justin Long and Josh Charles star.

The flick centers on a young woman (Ricci) caught between life and death. A funeral director (Neeson) appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead, but may be intent on burying her alive. Only her boyfriend (Long), who is convinced she's not dead, can help her.

I'm not quite sure how to feel about "After.Life" at this stage. It's definitely not a mainstream release, but there are elements in this trailer I admit I enjoyed. The cast seems solid enough, and the film seems visually pleasing as well. The story? I'm not quite convinced yet.

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Latest film deals: Anchor Bay nabs 'After.Life;' Fox grabs 'Betty Anne Waters;' 'Catfish' also coming to screen

Pickups, sales and distribution deals. Here are the latest Hollywood deal news from across the Web:

- First up, Anchor Bay will release Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's thriller horror thriller "After.Life," which centers on a young woman (Christina Ricci) caught between life and death and a funeral director (Liam Neeson) who may bury her alive. Bay will release this in the Spring (via THR)

- Fox Searchlight will distribute Tony Goldwyn’s upcoming drama “Betty Anne Waters," which follows a single mother (Hilary Swank) who fights her way through law school to represent and help free her imprisoned brother, who was wrongfully convicted of murder. Fox will release it this fall. (via Variety)

- Relativity Media and Rogue Pictures have acquired the rights to "Catfish," Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman's documentary that premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival. The film follows a Web romance between a photographer and a woman. Word is the film will hit theaters later this year. (via THR)

- Roadside Attractions will release "CA$H," a thriller helmed by Stephen Milburn Anderson. Starring Sean Bean, Chris Hemsworth and Victoria Profeta, the film follows a couple finding a mysertious suitcase full of cash. Roadside will bring the film to theaters March 26, 2010. (via THR)

Liam Neeson, Christian Ricci in 'After.Life' photos

The folks at Bloody-Disgusting have scored several new photos from Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's upcoming horror thriller "After.Life." See some below and click here for more.

The flick centers on a young woman caught between life and death. A funeral director appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead, but may be intent on burying her alive.

Liam Neeson, Christina Ricci, Justin Long and Josh Charles star in the film. Yeah, that's quite the awesome cast, right?

A definite release date for "After.Life" has not been announced yet. We'll keep you posted.

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Justin Long, Josh Charles to join ‘After.Life’

Actors Justin Long and Josh Charles have signed on to star alongside Chrtistina Ricci and Liam Neeson in Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo’s thriller “After.Life.”

The flick centers on a young woman (Ricci) caught between life and death. A funeral director (Neeson) appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead, but may be intent on burying her alive.

Long is on board to play Ricci’s boyfriend Paul, while Charles stars as Paul’s friend.

Long is currently onscreen in “Zack and Miri Make Porno.” He will next star in Ken Kwapis’ “He’s Just Not That Into You.”

As for Charles, his credits include “S.W.A.T.” and “Four Brothers.” He’s also known for his role as Jake on “In Treatment.”

Liam Neeson to explore ‘After.Life’

Actor Liam Neeson is joining Christina Ricci in Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's upcoming thriller “After.Life,” the Hollywood Reporter announced earlier today.

The trade says the flick centers on a young woman (Ricci) caught between life and death. A funeral director (Neeson) appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead, but may be intent on burying her alive.

Sounds freaky.

Ricci recently joined the project and replaced Kate Bosworth, who was originally attached to play the lead.

Neeson was last heard as Asland in “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” He’ll soon show up in Oliver Hirschbiegel’s “Five Minutes of Heaven.”

And before I forget, Neeson is also in talks to play Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln,” provided the project will actually happen.