Dark Star Pictures and Red Water Entertainment have secured the North American distribution rights for Chainsaws Were Singing, an audacious genre mashup from Estonia that boldly fuses musical, horror, comedy, and action elements into a chaotic cinematic experience. Set to premiere in Fall 2025, the movie has already generated significant buzz with its unrelenting energy and inventive storytelling.
Described as “Monty Python meets Texas Chain Saw Massacre meets Les Misérables,” Chainsaws Were Singing follows a pair of new lovers whose romance is literally torn apart by a chainsaw-wielding killer. This triggers a wild, anarchic journey filled with gore, grief, and unexpected musical numbers. Filmed in a guerilla style, the movie is a full-throttle homage to B-movie madness and crowd-pleasing exploitation cinema.
The film made a notable splash on the festival circuit, earning accolades such as Best Horror Movie at Fantastic Fest 2024, a Special Jury Mention for Best First Feature at Fantasia 2024, and Best Film at Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre 2024. It also gained official selections at prominent festivals including Sitges, Tallinn Black Nights, and Night Visions. These honors underscore the film’s impact within the contemporary film industry.
Avi Federgreen, President of Red Water Entertainment, praised the movie’s originality: “We’re always on the lookout for films that break the mold, and Chainsaws Were Singing does that with a chainsaw and a show tune. It’s rare to find something this original that also connects so instantly with audiences.”
Echoing this enthusiasm, the film’s representative Repsch said, “This is the kind of insane, fearless cinema that reminds you why we go to the movies. Chainsaws Were Singing is destined to become a midnight classic. We’re thrilled to unleash it on North American audiences together with Red Water Entertainment.”
Critics have also taken note of the movie’s unique appeal. Joe Lipsett, in his Fantasia review, described it as “bizarre, weirdly funny, and utterly delightful,” adding that “Chainsaws Were Singing doesn’t always work, but it works more often than one might expect. The film is a quirky delight that fans of gore, musicals, and comedy horror films owe themselves to seek out.” For fans interested in action movie reviews, this film promises a fresh and wild ride.
The festival teaser already hints at the bloody insanity and musical chaos awaiting audiences—setting high expectations for what could be one of the most memorable genre-bending movies of 2025.
