It can't be fake considering the bastion of journalistic integrity known as the Sci-fi channel.
Also, I saw another commercial about The Village. While I like his previous work, I realized why I don't think I'll like this next movie. See, haven't these townfols heard of the barricade, the axe, the bow, the musket, or whatever weapon which is common to their error. Why the hell don't they build a fort?