MIFF: Chain Reactions

A look at the impact that The Texas Chainsaw Massacre had on writers, actors, and filmmakers.

Expertly edited to mimic parts of the movie that it's focused on, "Chain Reactions" is a fascinating yet slow-moving production. No stone is left unturned as talking heads discuss the way the source material became one of the most influential horror films of all time. The use of archival footage from other films makes the runtime a bit lengthy, but it helps illustrate why our interviewees refer to "Texas Chainsaw" as a life-changing, prophetic, and timeless masterpiece. Unchained.

MIFF 2025
103 mins