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Texas Chainsaw Massacre House Becomes Horror Dining Experience

10/30/2025

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Hooper’s in Kingsland, Texas, transformed a Victorian house from the 1974 film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre into a horror dining venue.
Co-owner Simon Madera says the venue honors the film’s legacy with horror artwork and a chainsaw display.
The menu features Southern comfort fare, including brisket tacos and chicken fried steak.
The building is a Texas Historic Landmark, preserving its original structure.

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Story summary

Hooper’s in Kingsland, Texas, transformed a Victorian house from the 1974 film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre into a horror dining venue.
Co-owner Simon Madera says the venue honors the film’s legacy with horror artwork and a chainsaw display.
The menu features Southern comfort fare, including brisket tacos and chicken fried steak.
The building is a Texas Historic Landmark, preserving its original structure.