It’s never been a better time to be Leatherface. The chainsaw-wielding Texan cannibal might have the best agent in Hollywood right now – because he’
It’s never been a better time to be Leatherface. The chainsaw-wielding Texan cannibal might have the best agent in Hollywood right now – because he’s both booked and busy. Recently came word that A24 (who now holds the Texas Chainsaw Massacre rights) is prepping a streaming series in the franchise, with none other than proud Texan Glen Powell among the original team. But it’s also been long-known that A24 is pursuing an additional, separate Texas Chainsaw Massacre film – one that can hopefully channel the mind-warping madness of Tobe Hooper’s scuzzy masterpiece. Now, we know who’ll be holding that cinematic chainsaw.
Enter Curry Barker, rising filmmaker, who’s about the unleash the much-hyped Obsession on horror fans, after impressing with indie debut Milk & Serial. Barker is another exhilarating director who’s emerged from a YouTube background – and he already has a third feature lined up before he revs up on Chainsaw, titled Anything But Ghosts. What his vision is for Leatherface and co. remains to be seen, but going by early reactions to Obsession, he’ll be able to put audiences through the wringer.
There have been plenty of Chainsaw reboots, sequels, sequels and more over the years – and while there’s renewed affection for the 2003 Platinum Dunes remake, it’s fair to say that nothing has ever come close to the sheer grubby power of the OG. Your move, Barker.
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