This year marks the 50th anniversary of Tobe Hooper’s horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Dark Sky Films continues their year-long celebration by bringing an appropriately themed barbecue food truck to SDCC this weekend.
Dark Sky Films continues a series of year-long fan events by partnering with local BBQ food truck operator UP IN SMOKE BBQ to create an official popup homage to the film’s iconic “WE SLAUGHTER BARBECUE” roadside store at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, the world’s largest pop culture event in the US. The food truck will be located in Comic Con’s Petco Park Interactive Zone, a no-badge-required event area across from the San Diego Convention Center.
Offering a bespoke menu of Texas Chain Saw Massacre victim-inspired offerings, each food purchased will come with a San Diego Comic Con-exclusive collectible button. Limited quantities available.
EVENT DETAILS:
THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOOD TRUCK
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, enjoy barbecue offerings inspired by the horror classic and feast on freshly slaughtered menu items presented by Leatherface himself. Each food order comes with a collectible Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th anniversary button (until supplies last).
Dates: Thursday, 7/25 – Sunday, 7/28
Location: Petco Park Interactive Zone (badge-free, across the street from the San Diego Convention Center)
“WE SLAUGHTER BARBECUE” MENU:
PICK YOUR MEATS
“Kirk” (brisket)
“Jerry” (pork)
“Pam” (chicken)
“Sally” (Impossible meatballs / vegetarian)
ENTREE OPTIONS
Slaughterhouse Sammies: Your choice of meat served on a French roll with our homemade coleslaw and served with a side of house seasoned potato chips
Slaughterhouse Sliders: Your choice of meat served on one or two slider rolls with our homemade coleslaw served with a side of house seasoned potato chips
Slaughterhouse Salad: Fresh mixed greens topped with one of our meats and our homemade coleslaw served with a side of house seasoned potato chips
All Beef “Franklin”: A 1/4 lb all-beef hotdog served a side of house seasoned potato chips
Leatherface’s Stack ‘o’ Meat: Our house seasoned potato chips topped with ALL THREE of our meats, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, black beans and drizzled with our homemade ranch dressing
ALSO SERVING
– Grandpa’s Smoked Chips
– The Cook’s Secret Baked Beans
– Hitchhiker Ice Cold Drinks (Sodas/water)
The 50th Anniversary festivities kicked off with an audience-capturing social activation at this year’s SXSW Film Festival, where fans watched the live creation of an ice sculpture unveiling the new 50th anniversary TCM logo with a chainsaw wielding Leatherface. Fans were then treated to one of the largest Chain Saw reunions ever with twelves guests appearing at this year’s Texas Frightmare Weekend this past May.
Throughout the summer and fall, fans of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will continue to be treated with special appearances and fan panels at various events acrossst the country.
In August, the restored film will premiere at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, where it is a part of the revered institution’s permanent collection. This weeklong presentation opens on August 8, when members of the film’s creative team, including screenwriter Kim Henkel, cinematographer Daniel Pearl, actress Teri McMinn, and production manager Ron Bozman, will join curator Ron Magliozzi and Caryn Coleman, founder of The Future of Film Is Female, to discuss The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s production and legacy.
