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Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth(2000)
Status: Released
Date: 2000-09-21
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22 Votes
Time: 1h 13m
Meat hooks, head cheese, and finally...the making of a cult classic...
Overview:
A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Blue Underground
Movie: Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
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Gunnar Hansen
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Tobe Hooper
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Marilyn Burns
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Robert A. Burns
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Kim Henkel
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Allen Danziger
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Ted Nicolaou
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Overview
A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Release Date
2000-09-21
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6.864
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3.4 startsTagline
Meat hooks, head cheese, and finally...the making of a cult classic...
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