Even if you’ve seen Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre before—or five or 10 times before—any chance to see it on the big screen, especially in gloriously remastered 4K, is one worth taking. Mark your calendar for August 18, aka “Texas Chain Saw Day,” so designated because the 1974 film tells us its events, which led to “the discovery of one of the most bizarre crimes in the annals of American history,” took place on August 18, 1973.
With Obsession‘s Curry Barker currently working on a new version of Hooper’s grimy masterpiece and the film’s recent inclusion in the National Film Registry, there’s 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—and definitely do not pick up any hitchhikers.
Dark Sky Films and Fathom Entertainment found such success with a similar Texas Chain Saw Day screening event last year that they’re planning to make it an annual celebration.
“Last year’s 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—together, on the big screen,” Justin DiPietro, executive vice president of MPI and Dark Sky Films, said in a press release. “We’re thrilled to make Texas Chain Saw Day an annual event and continue celebrating a film whose impact on horror and popular culture remains unmatched.”
Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt sounded similarly excited. “Fathom 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’s most influential films.”
Tickets go on sale July 21; you can find out more information on Fathom’s website.
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