Curry Barker to Direct A24’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reimagining

21 articles · Updated · Variety · Apr 21

Curry Barker has been named director of A24’s upcoming reimagining of the classic horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Barker, acclaimed for his festival hit Obsession, will helm the project as A24 develops both a film and a TV series based on the franchise.
This marks the latest revival of the iconic Leatherface saga, with producers aiming to bring a fresh perspective to the enduring horror series.

Can A24’s elevated style truly capture the raw terror of the original 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'?

How will A24's 'Chainsaw' film and TV series offer audiences different experiences?

What new vision for the iconic killer Leatherface will this 'reimagining' introduce to modern audiences?

Is A24's revival of classic horror a smart brand evolution or a betrayal of its indie roots?

How did a 25-year-old leap from an $800 YouTube film to directing a legendary horror franchise?