Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace in the ‘Dead Man Down’ Trailer

For those of you that have seen the original film adaptations of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series, you’ll be excited to know the first trailer has arrived for director Niels Arden Oplev‘s latest film, titled Dead Man Down. The film stars Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace, and follows the two as they try to exact revenge on an evil crime boss played by Terrence Howard.

I’m a big fan of the cast and director and I’m a bigger fan of revenge tales, so I’m definitely looking forward to this one when it hits theaters March 8th. Hit the jump for the full synopsis and trailer.

Following the cinematic phenomenon The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, acclaimed filmmaker Niels Arden Oplev and brooding beauty Noomi Rapace reunite for another thrilling tale of vengeance. Colin Farrell joins the prestigious team as brave enforcer Victor, right hand man to an underground crime lord in New York. He seeks to avenge the death of his wife and daughter caused by his boss. When his employer is threatened by a mysterious killer, Victor also becomes detective. Victor is seduced and blackmailed by Beatrice (Noomi Rapace), a victim turned avenger whose intense chemistry leads them spiraling into payback delivered in violent catharsis. FilmDistrict will release Dead Man Down in limited theaters on March 8th this winter.