Texas Chainsaw 3D

Texas Chainsaw 3D
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Name	Texas Chainsaw 3D
Caption	Theatrical release poster
Director	John Luessenhop
Producer	Carl Mazzocone
Writer	Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan, Kirsten Elms
Starring	Alexandra Daddario, Tania Raymonde, Tremaine 'Trey Songz' Neverson, Scott Eastwood, Shaun Sipos, Thom Barry, Paul Rae, Bill Moseley
Music	John Frizzell
Cinematography	Anastas Michos
Editing	Randy Bricker
Studio	Mainline Pictures, Twisted Pictures
Distributor	Lionsgate
Released	2013, 01, 04
Runtime	92 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$20 million
Gross	$47.3 million

Texas Chainsaw 3D. It is a 2012 American slasher film and the seventh installment in the long-running horror franchise. Directed by John Luessenhop, the film was presented in 3D and serves as a direct sequel to Tobe Hooper's original 1974 classic, *The Texas Chainsaw Massacre*, while ignoring the events of all other previous sequels and remakes. The narrative follows a young woman who inherits a Texas estate, only to discover a horrifying family secret and the still-living Leatherface.

Plot

In 1974, following the events of the original massacre, an angry mob led by Burt Hartman burns the Sawyer family homestead to the ground. The mob spares an infant girl, who is secretly taken in by the Hartmans. Decades later, that child, Heather Miller, receives a notice that she has inherited a Texas estate from a grandmother she never knew. Traveling with her friends Ryan, Kenny, and her boyfriend Nikki, Heather and the group journey to Newt, Texas. At the sprawling property, they discover a hidden basement and unwittingly release the shackled Leatherface, who immediately resumes his murderous rampage. Heather learns the terrible truth of her lineage from a local sheriff and must confront her bloody heritage as the sole surviving member of the Sawyer family.

Cast

* Alexandra Daddario as Heather Miller * Dan Yeager as Leatherface / Jed Sawyer * Tremaine 'Trey Songz' Neverson as Ryan * Tania Raymonde as Nikki * Scott Eastwood as Deputy Carl Hartman * Shaun Sipos as Darryl * Thom Barry as Sheriff Hooper * Paul Rae as Mayor Burt Hartman * Bill Moseley as Drayton Sawyer * Marilyn Burns as Verna Carson * Gunnar Hansen appears in archive footage as the original Leatherface. * John Dugan reprises his role as Grandpa Sawyer.

Production

Development began under the working title *Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D*, with Twisted Pictures and Mainline Pictures producing. The screenplay was written by Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan, and Kirsten Elms. Director John Luessenhop, known for Takers, was hired to helm the project. Filming took place in Shreveport, Louisiana, with principal photography commencing in July 2011. The production utilized the Paramount Theatre in Austin for a key carnival scene. Special effects makeup for Leatherface was created by Robert Kurtzman's company, K.N.B. EFX Group. The shoot faced challenges, including extreme summer heat and the complexities of 3D cinematography handled by Anastas Michos.

Release

The film was released theatrically in the United States on January 4, 2013, by Lionsgate. Its marketing campaign heavily emphasized the 3D format and its direct connection to the 1974 original. It premiered at the ArcLight Hollywood cinema complex. Internationally, it was released in markets such as the United Kingdom, France, and Mexico throughout early 2013. The film was not submitted to the MPAA for a rating, and was instead released unrated, though most theaters enforced an R rating restriction.

Reception

Upon release, it received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports a 19% approval rating based on 63 reviews, with criticism focused on the plot, character development, and perceived misuse of the 3D technology. However, the film was a commercial success, earning $47.3 million globally against a $20 million budget. It debuted at number one at the North American box office during its opening weekend. Performances from Alexandra Daddario and the return of original franchise actors like Marilyn Burns and John Dugan received some positive mention amidst the negative critiques.

Home media

The film was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and Blu-ray 3D formats on April 16, 2013, by Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The home media releases included several special features such as audio commentary with director John Luessenhop, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes featurettes. It was also made available for digital purchase and rental on platforms like iTunes and Amazon Video. Subsequent releases have included it in various franchise box sets.

Category:2012 horror films Category:American slasher films Category:Films directed by John Luessenhop Category:Lionsgate films