Revving Up the Horror Legacy: Stupendous 50th Anniversary Trailer for ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary

Stupendous Trailer for ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ 50th Anniversary

by Alex Billington
September 26, 2024
Source: YouTube

Trailer Celebrates 50 Years of Horror

“You can make him stop!” “No we can’t…” Dark Sky Films has revealed a new trailer celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre directed by Tobe Hooper. The film was also digitally restored & re-released in 2014 for its 40th anniversary. But now it’s the big 50! TTCM will be re-released in theaters again in October this year – check your local listings. Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw. With Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow, and Gunnar Hansen. “Facing a storm of controversy, censorship, and outcry throughout its troubled release, this masterpiece of horror has stood the test of time to become a landmark motion picture and cultural milestone.” Here’s a fascinating fact: Hooper limited the amount of onscreen gore in hopes of securing a PG rating, but the MPAA rated it R anyway. There’s also new doc about the film’s enduring legacy called Chain Reactions which premiered this year. Rev up the new trailer below.

50th Anniversary Trailer and Posters

Official 50th trailer (+ new posters) for Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, from YouTube:

A Legacy of Horror

50 years ago, five youths on a weekend getaway in the Texas countryside fell prey to a butcher in a mask made of human skin and his cannibalistic family and horror cinema would never be the same. Violent, confrontational, and shockingly realistic, director Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre terrified audiences in a way never thought possible when it was unleashed on a politically and socially tumultuous America in 1974. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is directed by American filmmaker Tobe Hooper, his second feature film at the time after Eggshells (1971) and before Eaten Alive (1976). The script is written by Kim Henkel and Tobe Hooper; from a story by Kim Henkel. Produced by Tobe Hooper. It was made for less than $140K in in total but had trouble finding a distributor. The film first opened in theaters on October 11th, 1974, earning a surprising $30M at the box office during its first run. The 4K restoration of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is screening at the Sitges Film Festival. Dark Sky will also re-release this 4K version in theaters on October 1st, 2024 this fall. For more info + tickets, visit their official site. One of your faves?

Conclusion

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror classic that continues to terrify audiences to this day. With its new 50th anniversary trailer and re-release in theaters, it’s a must-see for fans of the genre.

FAQs

Q: When was The Texas Chain Saw Massacre first released?
A: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was first released on October 11th, 1974.

Q: How much did the film earn at the box office during its first run?
A: The film earned a surprising $30M at the box office during its first run.

Q: Will the 4K restoration of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre be re-released in theaters?
A: Yes, the 4K restoration will be re-released in theaters on October 1st, 2024.

Q: Can I get tickets to the re-release?
A: Yes, you can get tickets to the re-release by visiting the official site of Dark Sky Films.