Curry Barker Takes Helm of Texas Chainsaw Massacre

0:00On April 22nd, 824 just tapped Curry Barker to write and direct their reimagining of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the 1974 horror classic from Toby Hooper and Kim Henkel. This rising filmmaker snagged one of horror's biggest franchises right as his stars exploding. Barker's on fire after his debut flick, Milk and Serial, made for just 800 bucks and dropped straight on YouTube. His next one, Obsession, sparked a $14 million bidding war at the Toronto International Film Festival and hits theaters next month via focus features. The franchise already boasts nine films, staying a cornerstone of horror culture from leather faces bloody legacy. Fans are buzzing about A24 beating out Bloom House and others in last year's rights auction, signaling a push to refresh the saga for today's crowds. Meanwhile, a separate Texas Chainsaw TV series brews from Glenn Powell's Barnstorm team and director J.T. Moner. Producers like Roy Lee, Steven Schneider from Spooky Pictures,

1:03an original co-writer Kim Henkel are all aboard Barker's project with more execs, rounding it out. Barker's balancing this with directing and starring in Bloom House's Anything But Ghosts, plus sketch comedy gigs. Texas Chainsaw Massacre looks prime for a sharp, modern edge under his watch, keeping the screams alive. That's your update from entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.