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Texas is home to some of the strangest, most unforgettable B-movies ever unleashed on late-night TV, drive-in screens, and straight-to-VHS shelves. From the cult catastrophe of Manos: The Hands of Fate to gems like Blood Suckers From Outer Space, The Nail Gun Massacre, and Don’t Look in the Basement — the Lone Star State has carved its own wild legacy in the world of cult cinema.

It Came From Texas is a feature-length documentary that dives headfirst into this untold story. Through interviews with filmmakers, actors, critics, and fans, plus rare footage and behind-the-scenes treasures, we’ll celebrate the creators who proved that you don’t need Hollywood to make movie magic — just grit, guts, and maybe a bucket of fake blood.

One reason we are raising money is to secure a legendary celebrity interview that will greatly elevate the project. 

Also raising money for production costs, artwork and festival submissions

Every dollar helps us preserve this overlooked slice of cinema history before it fades away.

The film is directed by Justin Powers, an indie filmmaker best known for Everything Is A-OK: A Dallas Punk Documentary and the cult splatter-comedy Pot Zombies. With a lifelong love of outsider art, DIY filmmaking, and Texas culture, Justin brings the same punk-rock spirit to It Came From Texas that fueled the very films it celebrates.

Donate – Every pledge, big or small, brings us closer to the finish line.

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Claim Perks – From digital thank-yous to exclusive merch and even producer credits, we’ve got rewards that put YOU in the credits of Texas film history.