The 1974horror movieclassicThe Texas Chainsaw Massacrehas been terrifying fans for more than four decades. Those looking for a new way to experience this classic may be in luck soon. Last year, Ohio businessmanRoy Rosebought the Last Chance Gas Station, which served as the fictional Gulf Oil gas station and BBQ restaurant in the movie. The businessman is planning to turn this rundown gas station into a hororr-themed BBQ restaurant. And he recently shared some progress on the restaurant’s newFacebookpage, along with the following message.
“We are restoring the Smoker House saved as much original wood as possible, added some from another barn that had fallen down…Put concrete underneath … This timeThe Texas Chainsaw MassacreGas Station is being restored in a correct manor…..LOOKS AWESOME……Let me tell ya chainsaw fans….”
According toThe Guardian,Roy Rosebought the property at 1073 Highway 304 in Bastrop, Texas because he was a huge fan of theoriginal movie, which he saw for the first time at the age of 10. The investor even has another partner who is steeped in horror lore, Ari Lehman, who played the firstJason Voorheesin the 1980 classicFriday the 13th. The investors both have big plans for the property, which will be much more than just a restaurant. Here’s whatRoy Rosehad to say in a radio interview from last year.
“We’re going to build a ‘horror barbecue resort’, we’re going to put cabins in the back for all the fans that want to come and stay the night.”
Along with the restaurant and four cabins,Roy Roseand Ari Lehman plan on building a merchandise store, an entertainment area for gigs and a big screen to showThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The restaurant’sFacebookreveals that they plan on opening in mid-July, but an exact date hasn’t been set yet. It isn’t known if they plan on bringing in any of the original stars ofThe Texas Chainsaw Massacrefor the grand opening, or directorTobe Hooper.
The horror franchise has been revived a number of times on the big screen, most recently with 2013’sTexas Chainsaw 3DstarringAlexandra Daddario. There is also aLeatherfacemovie that will provide anorigin storyfor the title character, which is set for release later this year. You can visit the restaurant’sFacebookpage to check out photos from this restaurant in progress below, and stay tuned for more information. Would you visitThe Texas Chainsaw MassacreBBQ restaurant thissummerwhen it opens?
