Official 50th Anniversary Trailer for ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’
by Alex Billington
April 3, 2024
Source: YouTube
“It’s just as terrifying as being there.” Dark Sky Films is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tobe Hooper’s classic horror The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which first opened in fall of 1974. A classic that changed horror cinema forever! It has been remembered many, many times before already, but now it’s time to for is proper golden anniversary. There’s even a whole book about its cultural impact called The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Film That Terrified a Rattled Nation. MPI Media Group and Dark Sky Films are planning a year-long celebration – kicking off with a premiere at Texas Frightmare Weekend in May, along with tons of screenings in theaters leading up to October, plus a brand new 4K Blu-ray drops as well. “The special edition collector’s set will be housed in a custom created box shaped as a chainsaw that will feature iconic sounds from the film when it is opened.” Hell yes. The plot follows a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals while on their way to visit an old homestead. The film was originally marketed as being based on true events to attract a wider audience and to act as a subtle commentary on the era’s political climate. This anniversary trailer is mainly promoting the many events this year, since everyone knows the movie already.
Here’s the 50th Anniversary event trailer for Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, on YouTube:
And here’s the original trailer for Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, also on YouTube:
Thanks to Bloody Disgusting for the tip on this classic horror celebration. Full intro for this 2024 re-release coming from Dark Sky: “Throughout the spring and summer of 2024, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will continue to treat fans with special appearances and fan panels at various conventions throughout the country including one of the largest Chainsaw reunions ever with twelves guests appearing at this year’s Texas Frightmare Weekend from May 17 to 19. In August, the re-release of the restored film will premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, where it is a part of the revered institution’s permanent collection. Following that, screenings of the film will begin in theaters around the country, including major events in Los Angeles and Chicago.” The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror movie directed by Tobe Hooper, and written by Kim Henkel and Tobe Hooper. The film originally opened in October 1974 with a premiere in Austin, Texas. Dark Sky Films will release The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray later this year. Enjoy it any way you want! Who loves this horror movie?
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