There have been many movies set in Texas, but none quite like the 1974 horror movie classic, ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.’ Over the years, fans have ventured to the Lone Star State to experience just about anything with a connection to the film. Now, the home that was used in the movie has been turned into a restaurant that honors the Texas classic.
Back in 1998, the century-old Victorian-era home used by Director Tobe Hooper for some of the most gruesome scenes in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ was moved to Antlers Inn resort in Kingsland and became the Grand Central Café.
Sadly, the restaurant didn’t make much mention of its Hollywood history, but after recently being purchased by Simon Madera, the new owner says they are now “100% leaning into it.” They have changed the name to “Hooper’s” to honor the film’s director and have turned a number of chainsaws into art installations.
“We’re going to put a little shrine upstairs where people can kind of come in, go up the stairs and see fun interesting movie shots from originals that we purchased from the company that has the licensing,” said Madera.
According to Dallas Morning News, the restaurant is currently under renovation that is expected to be complete by summer. Soon, fans of the horror classic will have a place to grab a bite to eat while honoring their favorite film.
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