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Texas Chainsaw

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Decades ago, residents of Newt, Texas, long suspected that the Sawyer family was responsible for the disappearances of many people. When their suspicions finally were confirmed, vigilantes torched the Sawyer compound and killed every member of the family -- or so they thought. Much later, a young woman named Heather (Alexandra Daddario) learns that she has inherited Texas property from an unknown relative, and she is unaware of horrors that await in the mansion's dank cellar.
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Critics Consensus

As an ugly and cynical attempt to rebrand Leatherface as horror anti-hero, Texas Chainsaw 3D is a bold move for the franchise.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Aug 9, 2016
1/4
Every horror clich in the book is unleashed. Go to Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com Apr 23, 2015
F
The trend lately in Hollywood is that the first weekend in January belongs to horror. Unfortunately for us, it's subpar horror. Go to Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Jan 11, 2013
2/5
This new film survives on its formulaic horror mechanics and the powerful image of a chain saw wielded in 3-D. Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 27, 2019
This is what good horror film moviemaking is all about - story, characters, visual appeal and genuine jump out of your seat terror! Go to Full Review Cleaver Patterson CineVue Feb 7, 2019
2/5
Starts promisingly but soon becomes yet another sub-standard American gorefest, with little or no real body. Go to Full Review Jennifer Heaton Alternative Lens Nov 1, 2018
2/10
...Continuing where the first left off? Good idea. Filling the movie with unlikable characters, stupid plot twists and broken continuity? Terrible idea. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Caleb W @crestfallen_state Oct 3, 2026 Decent addition to the series. Not the best but not the worst. See more B P @Bradster69 Aug 31, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 12, 2026 Compared to some of the earlier TCM films, this one is incredible. A perfectly solid horror movie with a very contemporary feel. Plus, that blue shadow is stunning. (Inglês por causa da ia) See more The W @TheWagners Jul 4, 2026 Really a dull movie honestly but not the worst of the series. The 3D made the movie unserious and laughable at points. Then to know he won't hurt certain people cause he likes them made me loathe how they made Leatherface. Poor movie See more Justin T. @RT29681041 May 31, 2026 Always Been A Fan Of The Texas Chainsaw Movies And This One Didn't Disappoint It Was Really Good See more Alex D. @RT24918759 May 23, 2026 The 3d is dumb but the movie is not and yes the hickhinker guy is probably the worst character in the movie but the is good See more Read all reviews
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John Luessenhop

Director

Alexandra Daddario

Heather Miller

Dan Yeager

Leatherface

Bill Moseley

Drayton Sawyer

Marilyn Burns

Verna Carson

John Dugan

Grandfather

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Texas Chainsaw

Texas Chainsaw (2013) A scene from "The Texas Chainsaw." Leatherface in "The Texas Chainsaw." Tania Raymondei as Nikki and Trey Songz as Ryan in "The Texas Chainsaw." Alexandra Daddario stars as Heather Miller in "The Texas Chainsaw." A scene from "The Texas Chainsaw." Alexandra Daddario as Heather Miller in "The Texas Chainsaw." View more photos

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Synopsis Decades ago, residents of Newt, Texas, long suspected that the Sawyer family was responsible for the disappearances of many people. When their suspicions finally were confirmed, vigilantes torched the Sawyer compound and killed every member of the family -- or so they thought. Much later, a young woman named Heather (Alexandra Daddario) learns that she has inherited Texas property from an unknown relative, and she is unaware of horrors that await in the mansion's dank cellar.
Director
John Luessenhop
Producer
Carl Mazzocone
Screenwriter
Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan, Kirsten Elms
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
E1 Entertainment, Millennium Films, Lionsgate Television, Mainline Pictures Inc., Lionsgate
Rating
R (Strong Grisly Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 4, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 17, 2014
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Datasat, Dolby Digital
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