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New “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” Sequel Heading Right to Netflix

Netflix has secured exclusive distribution rights to the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequel, directed by David Blue Garcia.

The film, will pick up where Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic left off.

The sequel stars Elsie Fisher, Sarah Yarkin, Jacob Latimore, and Moe Dunford and is set years after the gory events of the original film, in a timeline that disregards the slasher’s many sequels.

All that is known about this version, infamous killer Leatherface has not been seen or heard from since. That’s it! You can read more about the sequel below.

Netflix Picks Up ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ From Legendary (Exclusive) – The Hollywood Reporter

The original 1974 movie, directed by horror master Tobe Hooper, is considered one of the most influential horror movies of all time. It introduced Leatherface and his family of cannibals, who lure victims into their rural home.

The original is such a classic it will even be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 30th anniversary this year in Orlando and Hollywood.

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