A building made famous in cult horror hit The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has reopened as a “bed-and-barbecue” tourist attraction following extensive renovations.

Known in the film as the Last Chance Gas Station, the former Hills Prairie Grocery Store was purchased last year by Ohio-based businessman and entrepreneur, Roy Rose.

The former dilapidated outpost has now been transformed into “The Gas Station” – a tourist attraction offering a “WE Slaughter” BBQ restaurant, overnight cabins equipped with a selection of famous horror movies and the chance to explore the filming location. The Gas Station also offers a memorabilia gift store and photo opps for hardcore horror fans.

The attraction has several celebrity appearances lined up to draw footfall following its 8 October launch, with Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2’s Caroline Williams appearing on 30 and 31 October, alongside Edwin Neal, who played Nubbins Sawyer in the original. Ed Guinn, who played the cattle truck driver who saves Sally at the end of the 1974 version of the film, is also slated to appear.