An interesting - albeit, implausible - thought...
Auskar suggested Joss Whedon, a highly underrated director (imo.) But what about the director who created the (arguably) 2 most famous paranormal tv characters ever - Mulder and Scully.
Chris Carter
I wonder what a Carter/Whedon collaboration would be like? Since they have no TV ties to this film, they could take off the gloves and get a little dirty. Since this isn't a tv show-turned-movie, they've no obligation to the fans.
Imagine the sci-fi and paranormal fans that would flock to the theaters just because of those two.
I don't know if it would work, but it's an interesting thought. Well, in my mind anyway.
But if I have to pick one director it would be Michael Mann. He owes it to FPW. With interest.