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Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on UHD/Blu-ray in April

8 February 2023

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre not only changed the face of horror, it remains one of the most disturbing, powerful and terrifying films ever made. Now – almost half a century after its original release – you can witness the terror as never seen before, as Second Sight Films presents the definitive version of Tobe Hooper’s legendary horror classic.

The film that redefined horror, tells the story of a group of five friends who take a road trip and find themselves at the mercy of a depraved Texan clan, among them one of the all-time horror icons, the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface – played by the inimitable Gunnar Hansen. It’s not long before their idyllic drive becomes a macabre nightmare... 

On its 1974 release, the film shocked audiences to their core, caused outrage and was widely banned for many years. To this day, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has the power to strike fear into its victims, both old and new.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre UHD pack shot

The highly anticipated Limited Edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray Box Set of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre comes complete with three discs: one UHD and two Blu-rays and in a brand-new presentation featuring additional restoration work. The UHD is presented in Dolby Vision HDR produced by Second Sight Films. Presented in a rigid box featuring stunning artwork, the release comes complete with a slew of special features and a 190-page hardback book. It arrives on 10 April 2023 and will also be available on Standard Edition 4K UHD and Standard Edition Blu-ray.

UHD/BLU-RAY BOX SET FEATURES:

  • Three-disc edition – One UHD and two Blu-rays with bonus features on both formats
  • A new presentation featuring additional restoration work 
  • UHD presented in Dolby Vision HDR produced by Second Sight Films
  • Audio tracks include new Dolby Atmos, stereo and restored original mono mix produced by Second Sight Films
  • New Audio commentary by Amanda Reyes and Bill Ackerman
  • Audio commentary with Writer-Producer-Director Tobe Hooper
  • Audio commentary with Cinematographer Daniel Pearl, Editor J. Larry Carroll, Sound Recordist Ted Nicolaou
  • Audio commentary with Writer-Producer-Director Tobe Hooper, Cinematographer Daniel Pearl, Actor Gunnar Hansen
  • Audio commentary with Actors Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger and Paul A. Partain, and Art Director Robert A. Burns
  • The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre – a new feature length documentary produced by Second Sight Films
  • Behind The Mask: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
  • The Shocking Truth documentary, plus outtakes
  • Cutting Chain Saw with Editor J. Larry Carroll
  • Granpaw's Tales with Actor John Dugan
  • Horror's Hallowed Grounds
  • Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of The Saw
  • Off The Hook with Actor Teri McMinn
  • The Business of Chain Saw with Production Manager Ron Bozman
  • House Tour with Actor Gunnar Hansen
  • Tobe Hooper interview
  • Kim Henkel interview
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Outtakes
  • Trailers
  • TV and Radio Spots
  • Stills Gallery