First Look Still: Rotoscoped Reimagining of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE In Time for Texas Chain Saw Day on 8/18
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The newly released image offers the first public glimpse of the ambitious visual reimagining. Fans looking to see more will have only one opportunity this year: during Texas Chain Saw Day, when theaters nationwide will exclusively present a short behind-the-scenes featurette offering an exploration of the rotoscoping process and a first look at additional hand-animated footage from the film while production is still underway.
In another Texas Chain Saw Day exclusive, Dread Central, its parent company Be Afraid Media, and the Creepy podcast have teamed up to produce an original four-minute theatrical-only audio experience that will play before the film exclusively in theaters on August 18.
Narrated by the creator of Creepy, Jon Grilz, and several of his narrators, the chilling prologue recounts the horrific events of August 18, 1974, taking audiences inside one of horror cinema’s most infamous murder sprees before the chainsaw ever revs. Produced specifically for the theatrical event, the audio experience will only be heard by audiences attending Texas Chain Saw Day screenings.
Fans in Los Angeles and Austin will receive even more as part of two special event screenings. At Regal LA Live! in Los Angeles, legendary THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE cinematographer Daniel Pearl will participate in a live Q&A following the August 18 screening. In Austin, original cast members Teri McMinn and Allen Danziger will take the stage for a Q&A following the film at AMC Barton Creek. Special guest moderators for both events will be announced soon.
The rotoscoped version of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE transforms Tobe Hooper’s 1974 masterpiece through the painstaking art of rotoscoping, with artists tracing the original live-action footage frame by frame entirely by hand and without the use of artificial intelligence. Designed to preserve the performances, atmosphere and intensity of the original while creating an entirely new visual experience, the project is led by Animation Director and Art Director Paul Beck, an Austin-based multimedia artist and longtime Richard Linklater collaborator whose credits include Waking Life, A Scanner Darkly and Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood, alongside Lead Animator Max Peake, Lead Animator and Special FX artist Nate Bayless and Background Artist Jeremy Martinez.
Presented by Dark Sky Films and Fathom Entertainment, Texas Chain Saw Day brings THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE back to theaters across the country in a new 4K presentation for a one-night-only event on August 18, 2026, the date forever associated with the film’s terrifying story.
Tickets for Texas Chain Saw Day are available now online and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, please visit Fathom Entertainment.
About Dark Sky Films
Dark Sky Films is one of horror's most trailblazing independent labels, connecting audiences with the films, filmmakers, and experiences that define genre culture. From cult classics to emerging voices, Dark Sky has earned a reputation for discovering groundbreaking talent and shaping the future of horror.
The Company’s library includes genre landmarks such as The Texas Chain Saw Massacre alongside acclaimed Dark Sky productions including Ti West's The House of the Devil and The Innkeepers; Jim Mickle's Stake Land; Ted Geoghegan’s We Are Still Here and Let’s Start A Cult starring Stavros Halkias and the most recent critical darling, MÄrama, directed by Taratoa Stappard.
Today, brothers Badie and Hamza Ali are building on that foundation while creating intuitive pathways into the genre for a new generation of fans. As horror continues to thrive around the world, Dark Sky is also committed to becoming a leading home for international horror, connecting audiences with the most exciting and original voices from across the globe.
About Exurbia Films
Founded in 2017 by Kim Henkel, co-creator of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, along with producers Ian Henkel and Pat Cassidy, a whole family of Draculas. Exurbia Films is a multimedia entertainment company built around The Texas Chainsaw Massacre brand. The company oversees the franchise's history and future — staying true to the original story while growing it for new audiences. Exurbia also works directly with artists to produce original, offbeat film and TV projects.
About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com.
About Be Afraid Media
Be Afraid Media, Inc. is a fan-owned horror media company uniting premium genre content, original merchandise, community engagement, and live events under one banner, reaching an audience of more than 30 million horror fans. Founded by Bloody Disgusting founder and Terrifier 3 and V/H/S producer Brad Miska, Be Afraid Media is the parent company of Dread Central and the Be Afraid Podcast Network, which is anchored by CREEPY, the chart-topping creepypasta podcast created and hosted by Jon Grilz. Be Afraid acquired CREEPY in 2026, with Grilz joining the company as Head of Podcasts to oversee the network’s continued growth. Learn more at www.BeAfraidMedia.com (http://www.beafraidmedia.com/).
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