'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' A24 Show & Movie in the Works, Glen Powell to Co-Produce
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is getting new life!
An A24 TV series in the works with The Long Walk screenplay writer JT Mollner.
The list of executive producers includes Glen Powell with his Barnstorm production company, but he’s only producing, per Deadline.
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A movie is also “in early development.” Although it was previously reported that it’s going to Netflix, it’s “not clear” if that’s still the case, per the report.
“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of my favorite films,” Glen said in a statement, via Deadline.
“It defined a generation of horror films and over half a century after its release, it remains one of the definitive movies of my home state. I’m honored to have Barnstorm help bring in a new chapter for such an iconic title and franchise. With a marquee home in A24 and visionary filmmaker with JT Mollner, alongside our top shelf producing partners, I couldn’t have dreamed of a better team for such a dream property.”
JT Mollner added: “I’ve said publicly that I’m not interested in remaking perfect films, and the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a perfect film. Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel created something bold, transgressive, and truly seminal that holds up even today as the gold standard for horror. When the opportunity for a long form exploration into this world arose, I saw it as a fresh way in, as well as a way to honor the existing folklore. I can’t imagine better partners for this approach than A24. This is truly an honor.”
The original movie came out in 1974, and was made for $140,000 and grossed over $31 million. The franchise, starring the iconic slasher Leatherface, has since brought in over $252 million worldwide, spawning comic books, novels and video game adaptations.
There are nine Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies in the franchise as of right now, including the 2003 remake of the film, starring Jessica Biel.
Here’s a plot summary: “Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.”
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