Archive · 21 Aug 2025
‘Chain Reactions’ Documentary on ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Sets U.S. Date
A new documentary called Chain Reactions is coming out, focusing on the classic horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
It shows how the original movie affected the horror genre and the actors and filmmakers.
The documentary will first be shown in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles starting September 19th, before expanding to more places on September 26th.
The documentary has already been shown at film festivals.
The film features interviews with people like Stephen King and Takashi Miike.
Documentary 'Chain Reactions' about 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' gets U.S. release.
The film will debut September 19th in New York and Los Angeles theaters.
Expansion to other locations begins September 26th.
The documentary explores the impact of the original film on several filmmakers and actors.
Features interviews with Stephen King and Takashi Miike, among others.
- Who
- Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe and produced by Kerry Deignan Roy. Featuring Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King, and Karyn Kusama.
- What
- The documentary 'Chain Reactions' about the impact of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' is being released in the U.S.
- When
- Releasing September 19th in select theaters, expanding September 26th.
- Where
- Opening at Regal Union Square in NY and Laemmle Noho in LA, then expanding across the U.S.
- Why
- To explore the lasting influence of Tobe Hooper’s film on the horror genre.
- Movie Title
- Chain Reactions
- Subject
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
- U.S. Release Date
- September 19th
- Initial Theaters
- Regal Union Square (NY), Laemmle Noho (LA)
- Directed by
- Alexandre O. Philippe
- Produced by
- Kerry Deignan Roy
- Film Type
- Documentary