Written and directed by Tobe Hooper in 1974, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of the most iconic and influential horror films of all time. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the legendary slasher movie has endeared the masses with its raw, gritty Texas-spun terror.
As the name suggests, the famed movie was indeed filmed in Texas with a majority of it shot in surrounding areas of Austin. Thankfully for fans of the movie, there are remaining movie sets and locations from the film that you can visit today.
The iconic farmhouse and film’s primary location for one. Originally located in the Round Rock area where the film was shot, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre house was restored and relocated to Kingsland, Texas, where it is open as a fully operational pub and restaurant called Hooper’s.
Named after the writer/director of TCM, Hooper’s is a casual southern pub restaurant located on the banks of the Colorado river. Throughout the restaurant visitors will notice other nods to the legacy of the house.
Food-wise, Hooper’s serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. As for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre house brunch, Hooper’s has southern-based options ranging from carnitas hash, huevos rancheros, steak & eggs, country benedict, and more.
Its lunch and dinner menu features a variety of shareables, soups, salads, sandwiches, sides, entrees, and desserts. Featured dishes include the southern shrimp & grits, pork chop, chicken slaughter sandwich, and savory pulled pork.
Hooper’s also serves a variety of beer, wine, as well as themed drinks based on the film, including the Chainsaw Margarita, Ivory Massacre Martini, Red Rum, Macabre Mule, and Grandpa Sawyer.
The last weekend of October, Hooper’s is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre with three days of live music, movie screenings, photo-ops, as well as appearances by members of the movie cast.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre house and restaurant is open at 1010 King Ct, Kingsland, TX 78639.
Whether you consider yourself a Leatherface lover or just want to do something extra special for Halloween season this October, go for brunch inside the Texas Chainsaw Massacre house hours outside of Houston.