HORNS (2013)

Based on the novel by Joe Hill, Horns is the story of Ig Parrish (Daniel Radcliffe) - deeply in mourning after the mysterious murder of his girlfriend Merrin (Juno Temple), though the entire town and even his family think he killed her - who, one morning, wakes up to find a pair of decidedly devilish horns growing out of his forehead. Worse still, as the horns grow Ig finds they also bring out the worst in anyone he comes in contact with, his mere presence bringing out every nasty, hateful, bitter, evil (and, sadly, honest) trait that most of the human population has otherwise buried deep down inside.  With no explanation for the phenomenon forthcoming, Ig decides to use this new talent to learn the truth about what happened to Merrin, and while the film (and its ultimate denouement) comes off a bit anti-climactic, there's a lot to like in this bizarre dark comedy/drama that is not for everyone ... but certainly cements Radcliffe's ability to leave the boy wizard even further behind him. (rated R)  B

HORNS trailer