Chain Reactions, a cinematic deep dive into the profound impact and lasting influence of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, will stream exclusively on Shudder beginning January 9.
Master of horror Stephen King, actor/comedian Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire), Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer), Australian film critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and director Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body, The Invitation) each discuss their experiences with the 1974 genre-defining classic.
By crafting a dialogue between contemporary footage and never-before-seen outtakes while delving into personal impressions triggered by distinct audiovisual formats, the documentary goes to the heart of how a low-budget independent film wormed its way into our collective nightmares and permanently altered the zeitgeist.
The festival favorite is directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas, Memory: The Origin of Alien).
Daniel Kurland wrote in his review, “Chain Reactions is a love letter to Texas Chain Saw Massacre and its grander impact on horror and film. It’s also such a glowing celebration of the power of cinema and its ability to open minds and bring people to new worlds, as glib as that may seem.”
Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will also join Shudder on January 9.
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