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Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) -- A California couple and a survivalist encounter the cannibal family.

Overview

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Director:
Jeff Burr
Writers (WGA):
Kim Henkel (characters) and
Tobe Hooper (characters) ...
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Release Date:
12 January 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
There's Roadkill All Over Texas more
Plot:
A California couple and a survivalist encounter the cannibal family. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
"Time for dinner! " more (123 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
Kate Hodge ... Michelle
Ken Foree ... Benny

Viggo Mortensen ... Tex
R.A. Mihailoff ... Leatherface 'Junior' Sawyer
William Butler ... Ryan

Joe Unger ... Tinker

Tom Everett ... Alfredo

Miriam Byrd-Nethery ... Mama Sawyer
Jennifer Banko ... Leatherface's Daughter
David Cloud ... Scott
Beth DePatie ... Gina

Toni Hudson ... Sara

Duane Whitaker ... Kim

Michael Shamus Wiles ... Checkpoint Officer
Ron Brooks ... TV Newsman
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Leatherface (USA) (short title)
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (USA) (video box title)
TCM 3 (USA) (short title)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 (USA) (new title)
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Runtime:
Australia:80 min | France:75 min | Sweden:73 min | USA:81 min (R-rated version) | USA:85 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Finland:(Banned) (1990) | USA:TV-14 (tv rating) | New Zealand:R18 | Australia:R | Canada:R | France:-12 | Iceland:(Banned) | Singapore:M18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R (edited for re-rating) | USA:X (original rating) | UK:(Banned) (1990-2003)

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Trivia:
Kane Hodder, who played Jason in four "Friday the 13th" films, was the stunt coordinator for this one. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The painkillers Benny gives Michelle and Ryan take effect almost instantly and then wear off in about five minutes. more
Quotes:
Mama: Junior loves them private parts. We knows what to do with them parts. Cut my own out years ago, I did. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in The House That Freddy Built (2006) (V) more
Soundtrack:
When Worlds Collide more

FAQ

What are the differences between the R-Rated version and the Unrated Version?
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13 out of 15 people found the following comment useful.
"Time for dinner! ", 31 January 2002
Author: Backlash007 from Kentucky

Leatherface had the greatest trailer of all time (Leatherface meets the Lady of the Lake, remember that?). Maybe that's why nearly everyone was let down by the film itself. Most people view Leatherface as an unwelcome addition to the legacy that is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. No, it's not as good as the original or the sequel, but what do you expect when Tobe Hooper's not on board? However, if you do not compare it to its predecessors, it stands alone as a fun flick. It's at least watchable (unlike the Matthew McConaughey "remake"). The only thing I really don't like about it is the lack of continuity. The David Schow script is great, it just leaves out some needed information. In essence, this is the first in a long line of remakes. The director, Jeff Burr, does succeed in creating tension. My heart still pounds every time when they stop to fix that flat tire. Those far-off squeaking sounds are unnerving. The cast does well also. No one has the energy of Bill Moseley (Chop Top from TCM 2), but he's a tough act to follow. What they do have is horror favorite Ken Foree. Foree is always great. I don't care whether he's in Dawn of the Dead or The Phantom of the Mall, he's great. And you must give credit to Viggo Mortensen. He's come a long way from b horror to star in the Lord of the Rings. When it comes down to it, TCM 3 is worthy of a bit more praise.

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