Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation [Blu-ray]

Director: Kim Henkel Kim Henkel

Overview

In this third sequel to slasher classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, four Texas teens are abducted by a family of psychos on their way home from the senior prom. Bloodshed, torture, and intrigue ensue. Barry (Tyler Cone) and Sean (John Harrison) meet their fates quickly, but semi-bimbo Heather (Lisa Newmyer) lasts long enough to be tortured and burned before having her head cracked open like a walnut by a mechanical leg. Meanwhile, sweet, befuddled Jenny (Renee Zellweger) actively resists her captors by stealing cars, breaking through windows, and jumping off roofs. Although Leatherface (Robert Jacks), the human skin-wearing transvestite based on real-life serial killer Ed Gein, is back on board, the cannibal cast this time out also includes several new characters, from bionic villain Vilmer (Matthew McConaughey) to trashy realtor Darla (Tonie Perensky) and literature-quoting flunky W.E. (Joe Stevens). The plot also adds an X-Files-esque conspiracy to the basic Chainsaw concept in the form of deformed businessman Rothman (James Gale), who descends on the family of killers to critique their torture techniques. Written and directed by original Massacre scribe Kim Henkel, the film appeared at 1995 festivals in a 104-minute cut under the title The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre; after actors Zellweger and McConaughey became Hollywood stars, the film was re-titled, re-cut, and given a limited theatrical release in August of 1997. The nine minutes of deleted footage included scenes of Jenny's troubled home life. Both versions included brief cameos from Marilyn Burns, Paul Partain, and John Dugan -- all of whom appeared in Tobe Hooper's original film. Prodigious litigation preceded the film's re-release, although both the McConaughey and Zellweger camps denied attempting to block its release. The film's soundtrack includes a who's who of local Texas bands.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/11/2018
UPC:	0826663189957
Original Release:	1994
Rating:	R
Source:	Shout Factory
Region Code:	A
Language:	English
Time:	1:27:00
Sales rank:	13,054

Special Features

"The Buzz is Back" - An interview with Director of Photography Levie Isaacks ; "Marked for Death" - An interview with actor Tyler Cone; "If Looks Could Kill" - An interview with Special Effects Creator J.M. Logan; Behind-the-Scenes Footage ; Still Gallery; Theatrical Trailer; Includes two versions of the film - The Theatrical Cut (HD) and the Director's Cut (In Standard Definition)

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Matthew McConaughey	Vilmer
Robert Jacks	Leatherface
Tonie Perenski	Darla
Joe Stevens	W.E.
Lisa Newmeyer	Heather
John Harrison	Sean
Tyler Cone	Barry,Barry
Vince Brock	Eric
Susan Loughran	Amanda
David Laurence	Jack
James Gale	Rothman
Chris Kilgore	Rothman's Chauffeur
Grayson Victor Schirmacher	Grandfather
Jeanette Wiggins	Woman Eating Chocolates
Carmen Nogales	Girl in Red Dress
Lisa Caraveo	Brenda
Les Martin	Heckler
Adam White	Heckler
Bill Wise	Heckler
Loren Guerra	Bud's Pizza Attendant
Derek Keele	Cop at Bud's Pizza
Debra McMichael	Cop at Bud's Pizza
Geri Wolcott	Woman in RV
Axel L. Schiller	Man in RV
Andy Cockrum	Stuffed DPS Officer
Roger Roe	Stuffed Family Member
Angee Hughes	Stuffed Family Member
Rebecca Rosenberg	Stuffed Family Member
John Dugan	Cop at Hospital
Paul Partain	Hospital Orderly
Renée Zellweger	Jenny
Tonie Perensky	Actor
Lisa Newmyer	Actor
Wayne Bell	Composer
Deborah Harry	Composer
Robert Jacks	Composer

Technical Credits

Kim Henkel

Kim Henkel	Director,Producer,Screenwriter
Isabelle Coulet	Casting
Robert J. Kuhn	Producer,Executive Producer,Executive Producer,Producer
J.M. Logan	Special Effects
David 'Stutter' Sanders	Stunts
Andy Cockrum	Special Effects
Sheri Galloway	Sound Effects
Allan Gill	Sound Effects