Umbrella presents CHAIN REACTIONS (2024) Blu-ray.
Hitchhike back to the Sawyer residence with CHAIN REACTIONS, the retrospective documentary on THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE from Alexandre O. Philippe (Oz/Lynch)
Starring horror icons from Stephen King to Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Takashi Miike, this Slipcase Edition comes with a custom slipcase, a NEW director commentary, NEW Q&A from MIFF, and a NEW discussion between Philippe and Heller-Nicholas.
Fifty years after Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre shocked the world and forever changed the face of global cinema and popular culture, CHAIN REACTIONS charts the film's profound impact and lasting influence on five great artists - Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King, and Karyn Kusama - through early memories, sensory experiences, and childhood trauma.
By crafting a dynamic dialogue between contemporary footage and never-before-seen outtakes, and delving into personal impressions triggered by distinct audiovisual formats, CHAIN REACTIONS goes to the heart of how a scruffy, no-budget independent film wormed its way into our collective nightmares and permanently altered the zeitgeist.
- Audio Commentary with Director Alexandre O. Philippe
- Chain Discussion: Director Alexandre O. Philippe and Film Critic and Author Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on Chain Reactions
- Chain Reactions MIFF 2025 Post-Screening Q&A
- Trailer
No. of discs: 1
Running time: 101
Audio format: 5.1 & 2.0 DTS-HD MA
Format: 1080P
Colour: COLOUR
Languages: English
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Image ratio: 1.85:1
Subtitles: English
Year of Production: 2024
Release Date: 04 February 2026