Un programa de televisión sobre la ‘Masacre de Texas’ llegará desde A24

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La masacre de Texasestá volviendo a acelerarse, esta vez como programa de televisión.

Según The Hollywood Reporter, A24 ha adquirido los derechos de la popular franquicia slasher y planea convertirla en una serie de televisión. El estudio independiente comenzará con la serie, con Glen Powell como productor ejecutivo y JT Mollner, quien escribió The Long Walk, como director. Powell participará detrás de escena como productor, pero no aparecerá en el programa en sí.

Mollner dijo lo siguiente sobre la noticia:

Siempre he creído en dejar intactas las películas clásicas, y la Masacre de Texas Chain Saw original es un ejemplo perfecto de ello. Siento un inmenso respeto por Tobe Hooper y Kim Henkel, quienes crearon una película de terror innovadora e influyente que aún se mantiene vigente. Cuando surgió la oportunidad de ampliar ese mundo, lo vi como una forma de rendir homenaje a su trabajo y aprovechar la historia existente. Era el único enfoque que consideraría y no podría pedir mejores colaboradores que A24. Me siento increíblemente honrado de ser parte de esto.

Cuando se estrenó La masacre de Texas en 1974, ayudó a lanzar una nueva ola de películas de terror más crudas y violentas. A pesar de haber sido realizada con muy poco dinero y un reparto desconocido del director Tobe Hooper, se convirtió en un éxito independiente sorprendentemente grande. Inició una franquicia que duró más de 50 años y ahora incluye nueve películas. La más nueva, La matanza de Texas, se estrenó en Netflix en 2022. (Y aunque no fue muy buena, no juzguemos toda la serie por una mala secuela, ¡muchas de ellas lo son!).

La clásica película de terror de Toby Hooper, La masacre de la motosierra de Texas, fue seleccionada para su conservación en el Registro Nacional de Cine en 2024. Si bien la película ha inspirado cómics, videojuegos y varios productos, no se ha adaptado para televisión, hasta ahora.

Películas esenciales en Netflix que todo amante del cine debería ver

La noche de los muertos vivientes (1968)

Si bien Netflix tiene mucho contenido, no tiene una selección particularmente sólida de películas clásicas. Hay muy pocas películas del siglo XX, y menos aún, que realmente cambiaron el rumbo del cine. Una excepción notable es La noche de los muertos vivientes de George A. Romero, una película de terror enormemente influyente sobre un levantamiento zombi. Más allá de los zombis en sí, la película es importante porque Romero la hizo de forma independiente y logró un éxito notable y una importancia duradera, convirtiéndola en un momento clave en la historia del cine.

El aguijón (1973)

A menudo considerada incluso mejor que Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting es una película cautivadora y sorprendentemente triste sobre dos estafadores, un novato (Redford) y un profesional (Newman), que se unen para vengar el asesinato de un amigo. Con excelentes actuaciones de Redford, Newman y Robert Shaw, la película está llena de giros inteligentes y ofrece una mirada conmovedora a la vida durante la Gran Depresión. The Sting ganó el Premio de la Academia a la Mejor Película en 1973 y sigue siendo un clásico del Hollywood de los años 70.

La masacre de la motosierra de Texas (1974)

La película de terror de 1974 que inició una serie de larga duración se agregó recientemente a la colección de la Biblioteca del Congreso en 2024, reconociendo su impacto cultural duradero. Si solo has oído hablar de la serie o has visto una de las secuelas o remakes menos impresionantes, ahora es el momento de ver la original: es una película de terror clásica, impresionante y violenta disponible en Netflix.

Ficción pulp (1994)

Si bien Pulp Fiction puede no ser la película más copiada de los años 90 en la actualidad, fue muy influyente durante un tiempo e inspiró a muchos imitadores. La mala calidad de esas copias resalta cuán talentoso es Quentin Tarantino, tanto entonces como ahora.

Pulp Fiction es una extraña mezcla de cosas que de alguna manera funcionan juntas. Es una gran historia sobre el crimen en Los Ángeles, pero también una mirada profunda a sus personajes. Salta entre elementos tremendamente fantásticos, como maletines misteriosos y clubes secretos, y escenas cotidianas, como conversaciones sobre masajes en los pies y comida rápida extranjera. Es a la vez amplio en alcance e íntimo en detalles, divertido y triste, violento y absurdo. Eso es lo que lo convierte en Pulp Fiction.

Titánico (1997)

Las películas más famosas de James Cameron combinan consistentemente algunos ingredientes clave: una historia de amor, acción a gran escala, persecuciones emocionantes y una relación compleja con la tecnología, admirándola y cuestionándola. Si bien Titanic no está tan explosivamente llena de acción como películas como The Terminator o Avatar, aún encarna todos estos temas clásicos de Cameron. Fue un proyecto tremendamente ambicioso (y un gran éxito) para su época, y está claro por qué. Cameron tiene un talento único para mantener la historia basada en las experiencias de sus personajes, incluso cuando está rodeado de un espectáculo increíble.

Elección (1999)

Reese Witherspoon obtuvo por primera vez un amplio reconocimiento en la comedia de 1999 Election, donde interpreta a Tracy Flick, una estudiante de secundaria de alto rendimiento que choca con su cínico profesor de historia (Matthew Broderick, interpretando un personaje que recuerda su papel en Ferris Bueller’s Day Off). Su conflicto desencadena una rivalidad divertida e inusual cuando Tracy se postula para presidenta del consejo estudiantil. La película tiene un humor negro y retrata de manera realista las complejidades de la vida, lo que contribuye a que 1999 se considere un año fantástico para el cine. También es notable que el título es simplemente Elección: la película se centra en el difícil proceso de tomar decisiones, no sólo en el resultado de una sola elección.

Donnie Darko (2001)

Netflix isn’t the best place to find truly unique or classic cult films – mostly you’ll find newer, lower-quality Netflix originals. However, a few gems are available, like Richard Kelly’s Donnie Darko. This film, starring a young Jake Gyllenhaal, tells the story of a teenager who avoids a tragic accident and realizes he might be the key to preventing a global catastrophe. With its haunting visuals, dark mood, and unforgettable ending, Donnie Darko is considered one of the best independent films of the early 2000s.

The Squid and the Whale (2005)

Noah Baumbach really established himself as a talented filmmaker with a deeply personal movie about a young man (played by Jesse Eisenberg, who also benefited from the film’s success) navigating his parents’ divorce. The movie received many award nominations and launched Baumbach into a new, successful period of his career, which continues with films like the Netflix hits Marriage Story and Jay Kelly.

Zodiac (2007)

David Fincher is known for his films about serial killers, but Zodiac is more than just a crime thriller. It’s a journey through San Francisco’s history, seen through the perspectives of three men obsessed with solving the Zodiac Killer case. We follow a dedicated police inspector (Mark Ruffalo), inspired by the character in Bullitt, a determined newspaper reporter (Robert Downey Jr.) who became a target himself, and an amateur detective (Jake Gyllenhaal) unable to move on, even after the killings stop. What makes Zodiac truly stand out is its depiction of how all-consuming an obsession can be. Fincher expertly pulls the audience into a complex maze of clues and false leads using innovative camera work and editing. By the end of the film – which circles back to its opening moments after a tense two and a half hours – viewers fully understand Robert Graysmith’s relentless drive.

Boyhood (2014)

For twelve years, director Richard Linklater secretly filmed scenes with the same actors – a boy (Ellar Coltrane), his mother (Patricia Arquette), and his sister (Lorelei Linklater) – to document their lives. While some might see this as a self-indulgent project, the result is a fascinating look at American life in the early 2000s, and a deeply moving portrayal of one family’s love, struggles, and sacrifices. Unlike most films, Boyhood has a truly special connection to time. Seeing the actors actually age on screen adds a unique emotional weight to the story. When Patricia Arquette reflects on her life at the end, her words feel especially powerful because they’re informed by a full twelve years of real experiences. As the late film critic Roger Ebert said, movies offer us glimpses beyond our own lives. And Boyhood feels like a movie that opens those windows wider than almost any other.

Whiplash (2014)

Whiplash is a fantastic film that explores the intense dedication and sacrifices artists make for their craft. The movie centers on Miles Teller, who plays a determined young jazz drummer at a top music school. His relationship with a demanding and often cruel instructor drives him to excel, but at a significant personal cost. Director Damien Chazelle subtly reveals the troubling consequences of this pursuit while still delivering a thrilling experience, culminating in what many consider the best scene of the year: a powerful showdown between student and teacher. Surprisingly, Whiplash also works as a truly frightening horror film – the quiet menace of the instructor calmly criticizing a mistake is far more terrifying than anything found in typical horror movies of the decade.

Sing Street (2016)

Just how good is Sing Street? I actually cried while watching it… on a plane! Even on a small airplane screen at 35,000 feet, this inspiring story about Irish teens chasing their music dreams really resonated. It’s filled with witty dialogue, fantastic performances, and a soundtrack that’s even better than La La Land. Sing Street is a genuinely uplifting movie, and we could all use one of those right now. Be warned though – it might make you tear up! (Or really cry – no shame in that.)

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

While bigger isn’t always better, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse remains a standout and arguably the best Spider-Man movie. It features a large team of Spider-People, including the new hero Miles Morales, the determined Gwen Stacy, and a downcast Peter B. Parker. The film powerfully emphasizes the selfless heroism at the heart of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s original vision, beautifully animating their belief that anyone can be a hero.

Roma (2018)

2018 marked a turning point for Netflix’s original films, with the release of critically acclaimed movies like Alfonso Cuarón’s deeply personal Roma, starring Yalitza Aparicio. When it first came out, many people argued that Roma deserved to be seen in a movie theater to fully appreciate its beauty—and it’s true that Cuarón’s stunning black-and-white visuals looked best on a large screen. However, watching it at home offered a more private and comfortable experience, allowing viewers to fully immerse themselves in the emotional story. This highlights one of the benefits of Netflix’s streaming model.

The Irishman (2019)

Frank Sheeran truly stood by Jimmy Hoffa, and that loyalty ultimately defined his life. This is powerfully hinted at throughout Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, a masterful film that feels like the culmination of his career. The movie is at its strongest in its final scenes, as Robert De Niro’s character faces the consequences of a life filled with wrongdoing. Though he seems to take pride in his actions, especially his close relationship with Hoffa (played by Al Pacino), he finally realizes that the power and wealth he gained came at the cost of dying alone. As a priest attempts to offer forgiveness, the film leaves us wondering if it will be enough to redeem him.

Cats (2019)

Let’s be honest, Cats doesn’t compare to the other films on this list. However, to truly understand something amazing, it helps to consider its opposite – and Cats certainly fulfills that role. Even years after its release, the movie continues to raise so many bizarre questions. Why do the cats have human hands? Where are all the humans? What is “hot milk soup”? Why does Jennifer Hudson have a runny nose throughout the entire film? And why does Idris Elba appear almost nude? Plus, why is Taylor Swift wearing heels when all the other cats are barefoot? These questions will likely remain unanswered forever, and that’s part of what makes the movie so strangely captivating.

The Power of the Dog (2021)

Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog is a slow-burn Western that demands your full attention; it’s easy to miss crucial details if you’re distracted. The film offers a compelling look at masculinity and follows Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch), a tough cowboy struggling with change after his brother (Jesse Plemons) introduces his new wife (Kirsten Dunst) and her son, Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee), to life on the ranch. Peter doesn’t seem suited for ranch work, and Phil’s assumptions about him – and our assumptions about Phil – lead to a surprising and impactful conclusion. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait another decade for Campion’s next film.

RRR (2022)

This exciting Indian film is a three-hour thrill ride packed with stunning visuals, a sweeping romance, intense action, and energetic musical numbers. It’s similar to a classic John Woo action movie, but with a South Asian twist, focusing on two powerful men on opposing sides of the law who unexpectedly team up. These men are Bheem, a warrior from the Gond tribe, and Rama, an officer in the British army. Bheem travels to Delhi to find a kidnapped girl, while Rama is tasked with tracking down whoever is searching for her. Instead of becoming enemies, a chance encounter leads to a surprising friendship. Throughout the film, RRR keeps you guessing as you wonder when each man will discover the other’s true identity, all while witnessing incredible rescues – Bheem is often associated with water, and Rama with fire – and watching them cleverly outmaneuver the prejudiced British rulers with their impressive dance skills.

Godzilla Minus One (2023)

Most prequels don’t quite work, but Godzilla Minus One is a brilliant exception. By setting the story in post-World War II Japan, the film powerfully reimagines Godzilla, returning him to his roots as a frightening symbol of atomic devastation and the psychological scars of war. And this Godzilla is truly terrifying – immense in scale, visibly monstrous, and with an atomic breath that feels genuinely threatening.

But Godzilla Minus One isn’t just a visual spectacle. It features a compelling, flawed protagonist (Ryunosuke Kamiki) and explores complex themes related to kamikaze pilots, culminating in a deeply emotional decision. There’s even a section of the film that feels reminiscent of a classic Howard Hawks movie, with a crew of tough sailors battling a gigantic, nuclear-powered dinosaur – and it’s as amazing as that sounds.

Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023)

While Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret didn’t make a splash at the box office, it feels destined to become a defining movie for today’s young people, much like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was for my generation. This excellent adaptation of the classic book comes from writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig and boasts a fantastic cast, including Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates. Abby Ryder Fortson, who was great in the Ant-Man films, is also wonderful as Margaret. As a father of two daughters, I’m not looking forward to navigating these issues with them in a few years, but I’m glad this movie will be here for them when the time comes.

2026-02-04 18:59