Expected: 8 January
 
Why We’re Excited: Cormac McCarthy's novel is a tragic work of genius, a rambling account of a man's journey with his son through a shattered, post-apocalyptic world.

But while it's loaded with depressing imagery, we're hopeful it'll be one of the best cinema experiences for next year.

Is It Ready Yet? It's been ready for a while, and was originally slated for 2008 but was thrown back into post-production when producers couldn't agree over the staggeringly bleak tone.