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Chain Reactions

Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe
United States
2024
103 mins
All time great horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre turned 50 last year. Revel in its grisly, influential legacy with the likes of Stephen King, Karyn Kusama, and Takashi Miike.

Alexandre O. Philippe (Lynch/Oz, SFF 2022) celebrates and delves into The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and its profound influence worldwide, bringing together a stellar lineup of commentators – including not only legendary horror creators, but also Patton Oswalt and Australian author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas. They unpack its influence on ’90s J-horror films like Miike’s Audition and Ichi the Killer as well as the likes of The Blair Witch Project and Man Bites Dog, while proposing that Tobe Hooper’s slasher classic might just offer a chilling glimpse into America's future. Coupling bold insights with never-before-seen outtakes, this Venice Award-winning documentary is required viewing for horror fans and cinephiles alike.

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“Chain Reactions finds the beauty in the despair, and how fine cinematic storytelling isn’t confined to tales of good winning over evil. It’s a love letter to horror, art, influence, and how Tobe Hooper and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre changed cinema forever, whether you can stomach it or not.”
Emma Kiely, Collider

Tickets

Sat 7 June 2025, 6:15pm
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 1
WheelchairAssisted Listening
Fri 13 June 2025, 6:15pm
Event George St - Cinema 9
WheelchairAssisted Listening
Fri 13 June 2025, 6:15pm
Event George St - Cinema 11
Assisted ListeningWheelchair
  • Program Strand
    International Documentaries
  • Year
    2024
  • Classification
    Unclassified 18+
  • Country
    USA
  • Language
    In English and Japanese with English subtitles
  • Director
    Alexandre O. Philippe
  • Producer
    Kerry Deignan Roy
  • Screenwriter
    Alexandre O. Philippe
  • Cinematographer
    Robert Muratore
  • Editor
    David Lawrence
  • Genre
    Horror, Arts, Documentary, Film History
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Australian Distributor: Umbrella Entertainment
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