{"id":350407,"date":"2026-06-25T20:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/350407\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T20:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:17:10","slug":"the-texas-chain-saw-massacre-will-roar-back-into-theaters-in-4k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/350407\/","title":{"rendered":"‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Will Roar Back Into Theaters in 4K"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even if you\u2019ve seen Tobe Hooper\u2019s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre<\/a> before\u2014or five or 10 times before\u2014any chance to see it on the big screen, especially in gloriously remastered 4K, is one worth taking. Mark your calendar for August 18, aka \u201cTexas Chain Saw Day,\u201d so designated because the 1974 film<\/a> tells us its events, which led to \u201cthe discovery of one of the most bizarre crimes in the annals of American history,\u201d took place on August 18, 1973.<\/p>\n

With Obsession<\/a>\u2018s Curry Barker currently working on a new version of Hooper\u2019s grimy masterpiece and the film\u2019s recent inclusion in the National Film Registry<\/a>, there\u2019s no better time to pack the van with your astrology-loving pals and head to the movie theater. Make sure to avoid backroads or any sketchy-looking gas stations you see along the way, though\u2014and definitely do not pick up any hitchhikers.<\/p>\n

Dark Sky Films and Fathom Entertainment found such success with a similar Texas Chain Saw Day screening event last year that they\u2019re planning to make it an annual celebration.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast year\u2019s response exceeded our expectations and proved that audiences still want to experience The Texas Chain Saw Massacre the way it was meant to be seen\u2014together, on the big screen,\u201d Justin DiPietro, executive vice president of MPI and Dark Sky Films, said in a press release. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to make\u00a0Texas Chain Saw Day\u00a0an annual event and continue celebrating a film whose impact on horror and popular culture remains unmatched.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt sounded similarly excited. \u201cFathom is pleased to partner with Dark Sky Films and establish an annual tradition and welcome the Chain Saw faithful back to cinemas for another unforgettable celebration of one of horror\u2019s most influential films.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets go on sale July 21; you can find out more information on Fathom\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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