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Original ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ House in Danger of Being Torn Down?
Located in Kingsland, Texas, the original Leatherface house from Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has long been a “bucket list” destination for horror fans, the house playing host to the Grand Central Café restaurant for the last several years. Yes, that means you’re able to eat a meal inside Leatherface’s house, which makes for a truly meta experience.
But Texas Chain Saw Massacre star Allen “Jerry” Danziger brings us the concerning news this week that the iconic house has apparently been sold… and may be demolished soon.
Taking to Instagram this week to promote a Chain Saw-themed event taking place at the house on October 29, Danziger notes that the event may end up being the last of its kind.
He writes, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre house has been sold. Saturday, October 29 we will be celebrating Halloween at The Texas Chainsaw Massacre House in Kingsland. This is possibly the last opportunity to enjoy the original movie on the grounds of the iconic house.”
Danziger’s post continues, “Join us for this FREE Event, featuring live music, food, drinks, a costume competition, and a special awards ceremony for Allen Danziger’s recent Best Supporting Actor award prior to the showing of the movie. Festivities start at 3 PM and the movie will begin at sundown, approximately 7 PM. Scheduled to appear will be the Hitchiker, Ed Neil, Jerry the Van Driver, Allen Danziger, and special guest Parrish Randell, Circus of the Dead.”
In response to a comment left by a fan on the post, Danziger also notes that the new owners of the house “may tear it down,” this according to rumors that he’s been hearing lately.
We haven’t heard any confirmation on those plans at this time, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted. Here’s hoping the new owners see the value in preserving this iconic location.
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