‘Obsession’ Filmmaker Curry Barker to Direct ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Reimagining at A24 (EXCLUSIVE)

Home Film News Apr 21, 2026 4:48pm PT ‘Obsession’ Filmmaker Curry Barker to Direct ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Reimagining at A24 (EXCLUSIVE) By Matt Donnelly Plus Icon Matt Donnelly Chief Correspondent @MattDonnelly Latest ’90s Slasher ‘213 Bones’ Sells U.S. Rights to The Horror Collective; Studio Dome to Launch Global Sales at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Sean Baker Scores Massive Payday for ‘Anora’ Follow-Up at Warner Bros. Label Clockwork: Inside the Deal for ‘Ti Amo!’ (EXCLUSIVE) 24 hours ago Channing Tatum’s Free Association Live, Producer of ‘Magic Mike Live’ Show, Sets $45 Million Capital Raise (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All Upstart filmmaker Curry Barker continues his mainstream Hollywood takeover with a big new gig: director on A24’s anticipated film reboot of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Variety has learned exclusively that Barker will take the lead on the project, billed by insiders as a “reimagining” of the 1974 horror classic created by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel. Barker’s vision for the famed killer Leatherface and the gaggle of young things he terrorizes are under wraps. The film is being developed alongside a “Texas Chainsaw” TV series from Barnstorm’s Glen Powel and Dan Cohen, and director JT Mollner. Related Stories 'Wednesday' Season 3 First Look: Jenna Ortega Arrives in Paris