More than thirty years ago, the Mexican public witnessed terrifying stories, paranormal mysteries and terrifying beings that kept them awake. The marked time Not only did it become a hit with audiences, it also served to launch the careers of important figures within the Mexican industry. Now, TelevisaUnivision premieres a new version of The marked timeand it will do so with a great team behind the cameras.
What is The marked time?
The anthology produced by Carmen Armendariz It was a pioneering project in our country. In the style of programs like The unknown dimension, introduced a new conception of the supernatural in Latin American television. Premiered in 1988 with a weekly episode every Tuesday at 10 pm in Mexico, the series presented short stories with elements of horror, suspense and science fiction that were spun by the now iconic figure of “The Woman in Black.”
The marked time It was an important showcase for figures such as Alfonso Cuarón, Guillermo del Toro, Emmanuel “El Chivo” Lubezki, Luis Estrada, Rodrigo Prieto, Arcelia Ramírez, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Eduardo Palomo, Enrique Rocha, Erika Buenfil, Evita Muñoz “Chachita”, Humberto Zurita, Margarita Isabel, María Rojo, Ofelia Guilmáin, Patricia Reyes Espíndola, Salvador Sánchez, among others.
TelevisaUnivision offers the following synopsis of The marked time:
“Time is ticking for everyone. Even if we live every minute of life as if it were eternal, our time is limited and the end often surprises us. In this anthology of standalone stories, diverse characters face not only supernatural creatures, terrifying monsters, mythical animals and urban legends, but also the subtle terror of life.”
Who is involved in the new episodes?
The series is run by W Studios, whose leaders are Patricio Wills and Carlos Bardasano. The intention is to create a contemporary version of the classic program and, hopefully, launch new generations to stardom with a very promising vision of horror.
The nine creative teams of The marked time They were based on the original scripts of the series. Leading behind them all is Abe Rosenberg (File 253, While the Wolf is Gone). On the other hand, the scripts were written by several Latin American talentssuch as Abia Castillo, Freddy Chávez, Josh Candia, Luis Reséndiz, Ramiro García Bogliano and Tomás Downey.
The creators in charge of making each chapter in the new version of The marked time are:
- Andres Beltrandirector of the Colombian film cursed cry.
- Adrian Garcia Boglianodirector of the next Mexican film The exorcist.
- Andrew RothschildMexican director responsible for films such as Anarchy Relaxy and Unbideen.
- Gigi Saul GuerreroMexican actress and director responsible for Bingo Hell.
- Isaac Ezbandirector of the successful Mexican film The evil eye.
- Laura CasabeArgentine director and writer in charge of the film Those who return.
- Lex Ortegaresponsible for the controversial Mexican film Atrocious and of human animals.
- Michelle Garza Cerveradirector of the acclaimed film Bone holder.
- Roque Falabelladirector of the Mexican horror film The bride’s dress.
“Producing the series today with all the technological resources and the best writers and directors of the suspense and horror genre in the world in Spanish is a privilege for W Studios, but also for me personally,” said Patricio Wills, president of W Studios. , in a press release.
When does it premiere and where to watch The marked time?
ViX will be the home of The marked time which will premiere in October 2023. Will it manage to repeat the success of the original?
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the cinema up to 7 times. My guilty taste? Low-budget horror films.