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Curry Barker Tapped for Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot
22 Apr
Summary
- Curry Barker will direct A24's upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre film.
- The new film is described as a reimagining of the 1974 horror classic.
- Barker's acclaimed festival film 'Obsession' is set for release soon.
Filmmaker Curry Barker is set to direct A24's upcoming "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," described as a "reimagining" of the 1974 horror original. Barker's directorial vision for the iconic killer Leatherface and his victims remains under wraps. This project is being developed concurrently with a "Texas Chainsaw" television series.
Barker's career has seen rapid ascent. Focus Features is soon releasing his critically praised film "Obsession," which was acquired in a competitive bidding war. This "Chainsaw" project signifies a major leap for Barker, moving from his initial YouTube feature to a prominent role in the acclaimed arthouse industry.
Currently, Barker is directing and co-writing "Anything But Ghosts" at Blumhouse, a film about fraudulent paranormal investigators facing real specters. He is also part of the online sketch comedy duo That's a Bad Idea.
The "Texas Chainsaw" franchise spans nine films, with a novel, comic series, and video games also part of its extensive intellectual property. A24 secured the rights to this IP last year after a competitive auction.
