The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
“What you know about fear... doesn't even come close.”
Chrissie and her friends set out on a road trip for a final fling before one is shipped off to Vietnam. Along the way, bikers harass the foursome and cause an accident that throws Chrissie from the vehicle. The lawman who arrives on the scene kills one of the bikers and brings Chrissie's friends to the Hewitt homestead, where young Leatherface is learning the tools of terror.
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| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
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About The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is a 2006 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Jonathan Liebesman. The cast is led by Jordana Brewster, Taylor Handley, Diora Baird. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning was produced by Texas Chainsaw Productions, New Line Cinema, and Next Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 5, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $51 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonathan Liebesman
- Writers
- Sheldon Turner, David J. Schow
- Release date
- October 5, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $16 million
- Box office
- $51 million
- Production
- Texas Chainsaw Productions, New Line Cinema, Next Entertainment
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning cast & crew
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning was directed by Jonathan Liebesman and written by Sheldon Turner and David J. Schow.
The cast features Jordana Brewster as Chrissie, Taylor Handley as Dean, Diora Baird as Bailey, Matt Bomer as Eric, R. Lee Ermey as Uncle Charlie Hewitt / Sheriff Hoyt, and Lew Temple as Sheriff Winston Hoyt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Steve Jablonsky, cinematography is by Lukas Ettlin, and it was produced by Michael Bay and Mike Fleiss.
Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning worth watching?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 1,964 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and thriller, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
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Cast of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Jordana Brewster
Chrissie
Taylor Handley
Dean
Diora Baird
Bailey
Matt Bomer
Eric
R. Lee Ermey
Uncle Charlie Hewitt / Sheriff Hoyt
Lew Temple
Sheriff Winston Hoyt
Andrew Bryniarski
Thomas Hewitt / Leatherface
Tim DeZarn
Slaughterhouse Supervisor
Lee Tergesen
Holden
Cyia Batten
Alex
Terrence Evans
Monty Hewitt
Marietta Marich
Luda Mae Hewitt
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning in United States?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning in?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning rated?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 1,964 ratings.
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