Chain Reactions (2025)

Name: Chain Reactions
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Released: 2025-09-19
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cast: Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King

Documentary Horror

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe

Cast: Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King

Runtime103 min

Rating18

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An exploration of the legacy of Tobe Hooper's classic 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'.

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Chain Reactions (2025), directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, is a documentary that explores the legacy of Tobe Hooper's classic horror film 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'. The film has been praised by critics for its insightful examination of the cultural impact and enduring influence of the iconic slasher movie.

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Director Alexandre O. Philippe's 2025 documentary 'Chain Reactions' offers a captivating exploration of the enduring legacy and cultural impact of Tobe Hooper's horror classic 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', featuring insightful commentary from acclaimed actor Patton Oswalt, Japanese auteur Takashi Miike, and horror scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, as well as a special appearance by legendary author Stephen King.

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Chain Reactions is a 2024 American documentary film written and directed by Alexandre O. Philippe. It is about the impact the 1974 horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre had on five artists, who are Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King, and Karyn Kusama. Chain Reactions premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival in August 2024. It was given a limited theatrical release on September 19, 2025, which was followed by an expansion on September 26.