The late Tobe Hooper’s film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, is returning to theaters to mark its 50th anniversary.
Originally released in 1974, the film is now available in a restored 4K edition, hitting the big screen on the same day it was first launched. This horror classic is being shown at 900 theaters. Additionally, it will be playing at the Music Box Theatre‘s 700-seat auditorium. The film will run through Halloween and continue until the first weekend of November.
Hooper’s iconic horror film features a cast that includes Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Allen Danziger, William Vail, and Teri McMinn. They portray a group of young friends who find themselves terrorized by a family of cannibals, played by Edwin Neal, John Dugan, and Gunnar Hansen, as they venture to an old homestead. Despite the marketing campaign’s claims of being based on a true story, the movie primarily tells a fictional narrative. However, it draws some inspiration from real-life events, notably the story of Ed Gein, also known as the Butcher of Plainfield, which influenced the creation of the character Leatherface.
The restored 4K edition of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre offers both long-time admirers and new viewers an opportunity to experience this horror classic in a high-definition format, bringing fresh life to its terrifying scenes.
The 50th-anniversary screening is a limited-time event, starting from its original release date and continuing through the Halloween season until the first weekend of November. For tickets and showtimes, visit the websites of Regal, Cinemark, Cineplex, Marcus Theatres, Harkins, Alamo Drafthouse, and the Music Box Theatre.
