Trailer for Brad Anderson's 'Vanishing on 7th Street'

The first trailer for Brad Anderson's upcoming thriller "Vanishing on 7th Street" has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. It's one of those apocalyptic tales, but it looks quite intriguing.

The flick is set in a deteriorating city taken over by a mysterious darkness that causes people to mysteriously disappear. The story follows a group of people as they try to survive without going nuts.

Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo star. Anderson's credits include Session 9," which proves he's capable of creating weird films loaded with solid suspense.

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Who will direct 'Paranormal Activity 2'? Brian De Palma?

No, they still haven't found a director for "Paranormal Activity 2," the horror sequel the world doesn't need. They are considering a few people though, and one of them... shock... is Brian De Palma. At least that's what the Los Angeles Times is reporting today.

Yes, Brian De Palma is apparently in the run to helm the sequel to Orel Peli's surprise hit, which bagged more than $100 million domestically. More contestants are being considered, including Brad Anderson ("Session 9") and Greg McLean ("Wolf Creek").

As you may have heard, Kevin Greutert was originally supposed to helm "Activity 2," but Lionsgate started bitching and pulled him back to direct "Saw VII." That film is opening Oct. 22, 2010, the same day as "Paranormal Activity 2." Crazy mess indeed...

Christensen is "Vanishing on Seventh Street"

Hayden Christensen ("Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith," "Awake") is on board and Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo may join him to star in Brad Anderson's upcoming thriller "Vanishing on Seventh Street." Anderson wrote the script with Anthony Jaswinski.

The flick is set in a deteriorating city taken over by shadowy forms that cause people to mysteriously disappear. The story follows five people as they try to survive without going nuts.

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