Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A24 is preparing a new remake
A reinterpretation of the myth, carried by the vision of a young filmmaker who is rising in horror: Curry Barker.
A24 is getting ready to make kindling.
The legendary Leatherface will return to service in a new version of Texas Chainsaw Massacre (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and this time, Hollywood’s coolest indie studio wants to make it more than just a nostalgic bloodbath. According to Varietydirector Curry Barker was chosen to helm this reboot, described internally as a “reinterpretation” of the horror classic created in 1974 by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel. Clearly, A24 does not want a lazy remake, but a reinvention and a focus on a new face of American cinema.
Curry Barker made a name for himself with an $800 DIY film on YouTube (Milk & Serial). He has since been given the keys toObsessiona horror film which will be released next May and which had a notable appearance at festivals, bought for 14 million dollars after a bidding war in Toronto.
A talent in the making who will have plenty of time to play with Leatherface and his future victims.
We do not yet know what the story of the remake will be, but the project is part of a broader strategy: a universe Chainsaw is being set up, with a parallel TV series being developed by Glen Powell, Dan Cohen and director JT Mollner. On the production side, A24 surrounds itself with heavyweights of the genre: Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, and several historic producers of the saga. We do not yet know when filming for this new version will begin.
The franchise already has 9 films including a recent remake, released in 2022 and written by Fede Álvarez.
Note that Curry Barker is currently filming Anything But Ghosts for Blumhouse Productions, where he is director, co-writer and actor. The story? Two fake ghost hunters confronted by real spirits. Ironic. Meta. In tune with the times.
