A24's 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Reboot Taps Director Curry Barker
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Filmmaker Curry Barker has been named director of A24’s reboot of the iconic 1974 horror film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” marking a significant step in his rising Hollywood career.
- The project is described as a “reimagining” of the original, with details about Barker’s vision for the story and characters, including Leatherface, currently undisclosed.
- Barker recently gained attention with his film “Obsession,” which sold for $14 million at the Toronto International Film Festival, and is also working on “Anything But Ghosts” at Blumhouse.
- The new “Chainsaw” film is produced by Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, and others, with A24 securing the rights after a competitive auction involving companies like Blumhouse.
- The “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” franchise includes nine films, various spin-offs, and related media, and A24 aims to honor the legacy while bringing a fresh creative approach.
