A24 Taps Curry Barker for Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reimagining

A24 has tapped rising filmmaker Curry Barker to write and direct a reimagining of the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, marking a significant expansion of the studio's plans for the iconic franchise.

The project, announced this week, builds on A24's acquisition of the rights last year in a competitive auction that outbid competitors including Blumhouse. Producers on the film include Roy Lee and Steven Schneider of Spooky Pictures, alongside Stuart Manashil, Pat Cassidy of Exurbia Films, Ian Henkel, and original co-creator Kim Henkel. Ben Ross of Image Nation will serve as executive producer. No plot details or release date have been disclosed, but the film is described as a fresh take on the original story of Leatherface and his cannibalistic family terrorizing young victims in rural Texas.

Barker, 25, has quickly emerged as a talent in the indie horror scene. He began his career with the $800 feature Milk Serial, which he released for free on YouTube and drew over 2 million views, catching the attention of Hollywood. His breakthrough came with Obsession, a supernatural thriller about a young man's wish for reciprocated love that spirals into obsession and horror....