Who Owns The Rights To Texas Chainsaw Massacre

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Who Owns That Chainsaw? A Bloody Good Question

So, you wanna know who owns the rights to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because this is a tale as twisted and bloody as Leatherface's favorite apron.

Who Owns The Rights To Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Who Owns The Rights To Texas Chainsaw Massacre

A Family Affair (Sort Of)

Let's start with the obvious: the movie was created by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel, a dynamic duo that brought us one of the most iconic horror films of all time. But ownership isn't quite as simple as saying, "Hey Tobe, you made a killer movie, wanna share the rights?" Nope, it's Hollywood, folks.

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The Rights Shuffle

Over the years, the rights to this franchise have been passed around like a hot potato at a horror convention. It’s been a dizzying rollercoaster of studios, production companies, and independent producers all vying for a piece of the Leatherface pie.

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One minute it's Lionsgate, the next it's Legendary Entertainment. You'd think they'd be fighting over a bigger piece of the action, but apparently, the allure of a chainsaw-wielding maniac is just too tempting.

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Who's Cutting the Cheese Now?

As of this moment, the rights to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise are held by Legendary Entertainment. So, if you're dreaming of a Leatherface-themed amusement park or a Leatherface-branded line of barbecue sauce, you might want to start knocking on their door. Just remember, they're probably used to dealing with people who have a slightly different idea of hospitality.

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How to... Texas Chainsaw Massacre Trivia

  1. How to survive a Leatherface encounter? Run, and if that doesn’t work, pray.
  2. How to make a convincing chainsaw sound effect? A blender full of ice and a good imagination.
  3. How to pitch a Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot? Focus on character development, ignore the chainsaw.
  4. How to dress like Leatherface for Halloween? Leather, lots of it. And a really good mask.
  5. How to avoid getting lost in the Texas wilderness? Bring a GPS and avoid hitchhiking.
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