Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth

NR
1h 13m
2000
6.9 /10 (22)

Meat hooks, head cheese, and finally...the making of a cult classic...

Overview

A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2000-09-21

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Gunnar Hansen

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Tobe Hooper

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Marilyn Burns

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Dorothy J. Pearl

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Robert A. Burns

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Kim Henkel

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Allen Danziger

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Ted Nicolaou

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Wayne Bell

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William Vail

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Jim Siedow

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Paul A. Partain

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William Lustig

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Jim Van Bebber

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Julian Petley

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Bill Moseley

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