Curry Barker Teases Family-Focused Reimagining of A24’s New Texas Chainsaw Massacre
A24 is also developing a separate TV series in a director-first plan for the slasher brand.
Overview
- Curry Barker outlined his approach in a Total Film interview, saying the new film will center on the Hewitt family's disturbing dynamics.
- He said he will honor Tobe Hooper's 1974 original while doing something different to make the material feel stronger.
- Barker pointed to the 2003 remake as his favorite entry in the series and called it a decent remake that shaped his early horror tastes.
- The A24 project remains in early development with no cast, plot specifics, or release date announced.
- A24 is concurrently developing a Texas Chainsaw Massacre TV series led by filmmaker JT Mollner, signaling a multi-format push for the franchise.