Lionsgate have announced that they are going to bring a new TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE movie to the screen, and yes, you’ve guessed it, the new film (the third in the franchise), will be in 3D. TAKERS helmer John Luessenhop is in talks to direct the film for Lionsgate, who will handle US distribution, while production partners Nu Image will take the film to Cannes for international distribution.
In the official release announcing the project, Mike Paseornek, President of Motion Picture Development and Production at Lionsgate said:
“This is a franchise with such enduring opportunity, and Nu Image is the perfect partner with which to realize that opportunity.” Adds Constantine, “We have had much success in working with Nu Image to revitalize existing genres or characters – from ‘The Expendables,’ which was our highest grossing film ever, to this Summer’s ‘Conan The Barbarian 3D.’ We’re thrilled that Carl Mazzocone has chosen us to help him carry out his vision for this great property. It feels very much like home to be again collaborating with Mark Burg after all of our shared successes with the Saw films.”
“I’m excited to re-conceive this iconic horror classic in a contemporary setting for a new generation of horror fans to enjoy,” said producer Mazzocone. “Our story picks up where the original left off. Both John Luessenhop and I intend to deliver a new chapter derived from Tobe Hooper’s 1973 masterpiece with the goal of making it as horrifying as the original — in 3D!”
Apparently, there is the option for up to six new sequels for the ‘Chainsaw’ franchise in a new deal inked by producer Carl Mazzocone.
How excited are we about this one then peeps?
