A24 taps filmmaker Curry Barker to write and direct a new reimagining of the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, with a separate TV series also in development.
Project Details
The upcoming film is described as a reimagining of the original 1974 film. Barker will write and direct the project, though specific plot details have not been disclosed.
Production Team
The film will be produced by Roy Lee and Steven Schneider of Spooky Pictures, Stuart Manashil, and Pat Cassidy, Ian Henkel, and Kim Henkel of Exurbia Films. Glen Powell and Dan Cohen of Barnstorm Productions will also produce. Ben Ross of Image Nation will serve as executive producer.
Franchise Context
A24 acquired the rights to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre intellectual property in a competitive auction, formally announcing the acquisition in February. The franchise currently includes nine existing films. Separately, a television series based on the franchise is being developed by Glen Powell, Dan Cohen, and director JT Mollner.
Filmmaker Background
Barker, age 25, gained recognition after releasing a feature-length horror film, Milk & Serial, on YouTube, where it received over 2 million views. His feature film Obsession, produced for under $1 million, was acquired by Focus Features for approximately $15 million at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Focus Features is scheduled to release Obsession on May 15.
Barker has completed principal photography on his second feature, Anything But Ghosts, for Blumhouse Productions, where he also serves as co-writer and star. He previously participated in the sketch comedy duo That's a Bad Idea.
Barker is represented by Underground Management, United Talent Agency, and The Lede Company.