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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.