Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)

A California couple and a survivalist encounter Leatherface and his family.

Director:

Jeff Burr

Writers:

Kim Henkel (characters), Tobe Hooper (characters)

Stars:

Kate Hodge, Ken Foree, R.A. Mihailoff

1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Kate Hodge	...	Michelle
Ken Foree	...	Benny
R.A. Mihailoff	...	Leatherface 'Junior' Sawyer
William Butler	...	Ryan
Viggo Mortensen	...	Eddie 'Tex' Sawyer
Joe Unger	...	Tinker Sawyer
Tom Everett	...	Alfredo Sawyer
Miriam Byrd-Nethery	...	Mama Sawyer
Jennifer Banko	...	Leatherface's Daughter
David Cloud	...	Scott
Beth DePatie	...	Gina
Toni Hudson	...	Sara
Michael Shamus Wiles	...	Checkpoint Officer
Ron Brooks	...	TV Newsman
Duane Whitaker	...	Kim (as Dwayne Whitaker)

Storyline

A couple encounters a perverted gas station attendant who threatens them with a shotgun. They take a deserted path in Texas to seek help, but only meet up with a cannibalistic clan interested in helping themselves to fresh meat.

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Plot Keywords:

gas station | shotgun | survivalist | texas | leatherface | 

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Taglines:

There's Roadkill All Over Texas

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

X

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Leatherface

Filming Locations:

Sable Ranch - 25933 Sand Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$5,765,562 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nicolas Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min (R-rated) 85 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The ranch where most of the filming was done is so close to Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park, that director 'Jeff Burr' swears you can hear screams from the Roller Coaster during some takes.

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Goofs

The painkillers Benny gives Michelle and Ryan take effect almost instantly and then wear off in about five minutes.

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Quotes

Alfredo: I'm gonna service you real good babe.

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Connections

Featured in Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 (2010)

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Soundtracks

Leatherface
performed by Laaz Rockit

User Reviews

"Time for dinner! "

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.