Curry Barker To Direct A24 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reimagining

Curry Barker, the filmmaker behind “Obsession,” has been tapped to direct a new reimagining of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” for A24, according to multiple reports published Tuesday.

The project is being described as a “reimagining” of the long-running horror property, with Barker set to take the helm. The news was first reported as an exclusive by Variety and has been echoed by outlets including Deadline, Bloody Disgusting, and others. Additional coverage also appeared through IMDb’s news aggregation.

Details beyond Barker’s involvement and A24’s role were not provided in the reports cited, and no casting, plot specifics, or release timing were included. The reports also did not name writers, producers, or other key creative personnel attached to the film.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise is one of the most recognizable titles in American horror, with decades of sequels and reboots following the original film’s debut. A24’s involvement positions the reimagining as a notable studio move, given the company’s established footprint in genre filmmaking and its track record of releasing high-profile horror and thriller titles.

Barker’s selection is also significant as a clear statement about the direction of the new entry. Barker is being identified across the coverage as the “Obsession” filmmaker, signaling that the production is bringing in a director associated with that title to guide a new take on the property.

For A24, a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film represents a prominent addition to its slate, tying the brand to a franchise with built-in name recognition. For the franchise, the “reimagining” label indicates another reset in approach rather than a continuation of recent installments, though no specific story or timeline approach has been confirmed in the reports.

What happens next is expected to be the standard progression for a newly announced studio feature: further announcements on the creative team, casting, and production plans. Any next steps on scheduling, locations, or a targeted release window were not included in the published reports.

Until more details are released, the confirmed development is straightforward: Curry Barker is set to direct A24’s “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” reimagining, marking a new studio-backed chapter for one of horror’s most enduring franchises.