Tobe Hooper's 1974 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is returning as a book, not a film. Titan Books will release The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Official Story of the Film on January 5, 2027. Written by filmmaker and author John Walsh, the 176-page hardcover explores how the original horror classic was made and why it remains influential over five decades later.
The book features rare production photographs, high-resolution screenshots, and exclusive archival materials, including images never publicly released before. It includes brand-new interviews with surviving members of the original cast and crew. The retrospective examines the challenges and triumphs of production, given the notoriously difficult conditions including limited budget, intense Texas heat, and demanding filming schedule.
Walsh has previously written books about The Wicker Man, Conan the Barbarian, and The Third Man. The book is priced at $50 and available for pre-order. The release arrives shortly after the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry for its cultural and historical significance.