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Noah Hawley to Remake 'Terrified' with Original Director

4/8/2026

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Summary

Hawley Remakes Terrified

Noah Hawley, creator of FX’s Fargo, will direct and produce a remake of Terrified for Warner Bros., working with original director Demián Rugna under Hawley's Austin-based company, 26 Keys.
The 2017 Terrified follows paranormal investigators in a Buenos Aires neighborhood.
Hawley has seven Emmy wins for Fargo and has expanded the Alien franchise.
He made his feature debut in 2019 with Lucy in the Sky.
He has authored six novels.

Summary

Hawley Directs Terrified

Noah Hawley, filmmaker known for Fargo, will direct a remake of the Argentine horror film Terrified for Warner Bros.
The project is being developed with original director Demián Rugna.
The remake will focus on supernatural events in a Buenos Aires neighborhood.
The original Terrified premiered in 2017 and holds an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score.
This project marks Noah Hawley's return to feature films after his 2019 debut.

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Historical Context

The 2017 Argentine horror film *Terrified*, directed by Demián Rugna, gained acclaim for its unsettling depiction of supernatural events in Buenos Aires, earning an 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This interest in international horror reflects a cultural shift towards diverse storytelling in cinema, as exemplified by Noah Hawley's plans to remake the film, potentially influencing future adaptations and original works.

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Hawley Remakes Terrified

Noah Hawley, creator of FX’s Fargo, will direct and produce a remake of Terrified for Warner Bros., working with original director Demián Rugna under Hawley's Austin-based company, 26 Keys.
The 2017 Terrified follows paranormal investigators in a Buenos Aires neighborhood.
Hawley has seven Emmy wins for Fargo and has expanded the Alien franchise.
He made his feature debut in 2019 with Lucy in the Sky.
He has authored six novels.

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