Dark Sky Films and Fathom Entertainment sponsor Texas Chain Saw Day, the annual nationwide celebration of the seminal horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Commemorated on the date of the events in the film, Texas Chain Saw Day invites audiences across the United States to experience the classic film on the big screen – remastered in 4K – and surrounded by fellow horror fans.

More than five decades after its release and following its selection for preservation by the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, the landmark horror classic continues to captivate audiences and influence generations of filmmakers worldwide. Most recently, acclaimed Obsession filmmaker Curry Barker – who has been tapped to direct A24’s upcoming reimagining of the Texas Chain Saw franchise – has pointed to the original film as a foundational influence on his vision for the series’ future.

What began as a one-time celebration quickly became a fan-favorite theatrical event, drawing enthusiastic audiences nationwide and reaffirming the enduring cultural impact of Tobe Hooper’s groundbreaking masterpiece.

Long before modern horror franchises redefined the genre, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre shocked audiences with its raw realism, relentless suspense and unforgettable villain, Leatherface. Widely regarded as one of the most influential horror films ever made, its legacy continues to endure more than 50 years after its original release, inspiring filmmakers and terrifying audiences across generations.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre centers on five friends who head to rural Texas in order to visit the grave of one of their relatives. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw. Co-written by Kim Henkel & Tobe Hooper and directed by Hooper, the film stars Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail, Teri McMinn, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow, Gunnar Hansen, John Dugan, Robert Courtin, William Creamer and John Henry Faulk.