Chain Reactions, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Documentary, Is Buzzing Onto UK Home Entertainment
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Carl Roberts 
Featuring Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, the documentary Chain Reactions is buzzing its way onto UK home entertainment.
Lightbulb Film Distribution is delighted to announce that a feature-length documentary about one of the most influential horror films of all time – The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) – will be released in the UK & Ireland on 27th October.
Chain Reactions is an exploration of Tobe Hooper’s cult-classic, featuring never-before-seen outtakes and interviews with Patton Oswalt. Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King and Karyn Kusama.
Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (Lynch/Oz, The Origins of Alien), the doc had its World premiere at Venice Film Festival last year, before screening at a string of International festivals – including BFI (London), Night Visions (Finland), Sitges (Spain) and MIFF (Australia).
THE PREMISE
Fifty years after Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre shocked the world. This feature-length documentary 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.
MATTHEW KREUZER
“We are thrilled to be bringing Chain Reactions to audiences in the UK & Ireland. As a huge fan of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which I first watched on a beaten-up VHS tape, it’s a dream come true to work on this project. Chain Reactions takes a deep dive into one of the most significant independent films of all time and is a must-watch for horror fans!” commented Commercial Director, Matthew Kreuzer.
DETAILS
Distributor: Lightbulb Film Distribution
Home Ent Release Date: 27th October
Digital Platforms: Apple, Amazon, Google, Sky Store and Virgin
Short Synopsis: Fifty years after Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre shocked the world, this feature-length documentary charts the film’s profound impact and lasting influence on five great artists.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe
Writer: Alexandre O. Phillippe
Featuring: Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King and Karyn Kusama
Run Time: 103 Minutes
Cert: 18
Chain Reactions will be available on Digital and Blu-ray from 27th October.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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