Dive into the Legacy of TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE with New Doc CHAIN REACTIONS
- spideylover25
- Sep 20
- 2 min read
'CHAIN REACTIONS'
The Latest from Alexandre O. Philippe Is a Cinematic Deep Dive into the Lasting Impact of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE
Featuring In-Depth Interviews with Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller- Nicholas, Stephen King, and Karyn Kusama
Opening in NY and LA September 19
NYC: Regal Union Square
LA: Laemmle NoHo
Expands Nationwide September 26th

Synopsis: Fifty years after Tobe Hooper’s THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE shocked the world and forever changed the face of global cinema and popular culture, 'CHAIN REACTIONS' charts the film’s profound impact and lasting influence on five great artists – Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller- Nicholas, Stephen King, and Karyn Kusama – through early memories, sensory experiences, and childhood trauma. By crafting a dynamic dialogue between contemporary footage and never-before-seen outtakes and delving into personal impressions triggered by distinct audiovisual formats (16mm, 35mm, VHS, digital), 'CHAIN REACTIONS' goes to the heart of how a scruffy, no-budget independent film wormed its way into our collective nightmares and permanently altered the zeitgeist.
Winner: Venice Classics Award for Best Documentary on Cinema
Official Selection: Telluride Film Festival, Sitges, BFI London Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, Fantastic Fest, Beyondfest,
Karlovy Vary Film Festival
"[An] exploration of our inexplicable attraction to horror."
—Indiewire
"An extraordinary documentary about and extraordinary film."
—Deadline
"A love letter to horror, art, influence, and how Tobe Hooper and THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE changed cinema forever, whether you can stomach it or not."
—Collider
"Brings reverence and respect to the classic film… five smart people
talking about a great film."
—Rue Morgue
"THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE is as timely as it’s ever been... If you’re a fan, you’ll need to add CHAIN REACTIONS to your watch list."
—Screen Anarchy