Platypuschow The final notable Texas Chainsaw Massacre documentary is by far the best. Mostly about the original movie it also dips its feet into the rest of the franchise and the legacy it has created.With in depth interviews with all the stars, some gruelling backstage stories and further confirmation of what a complete tool Matthew McConaughey is.I would have to say this is essential viewing for fans of the franchise, I not even being one still thought it was an entertaining piece but am glad to see the end of my TCM binge.The Good: Very thorough The Bad: Narration is awful I simply don't see the appeal Things I Learnt From This Documentary:Taxidermy....armadillo...really!? Hanging a person on a meathook rarely passes as PG 27hr working days are a thing Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) sounds like worst movie set ever The cast and crew of Texas Chainsaw Massacre got f'd in the a financially The mafia are bad people to go into business with, who knew!?

Woodyanders This excellent and engrossing documentary offers a fascinating wealth of eye-opening comprehensive information on the many different aspects of the intense and harrowing horror cult classic "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." Among the subjects discussed are how the story was inspired by real-life ghoulish serial killer Ed Gein's notorious exploits, how the opening shot was originally supposed to be of a dead dog instead of a dead armadillo, the stress and strain of shooting the picture during a severely hot and punishing summer in Texas, actor Paul A. Partain getting on everyone's nerves by constantly staying in character as whiny cripple Franklin, the devising of the catchy title, actor Jim Siedow really hitting actress Marilyn Burns with a broom (Burns' black eye was the genuine article as a direct result of this scene), Gunnar Hansen studying retarded children for his portrayal of Leatherface, the infamous diner sequence taking over a grueling whole day to film, the movie was cut in director Tobe Hooper's living room, the distributor Bryanston was a mob-affiliated outlet that pocked most of the picture's substantial profit, the film being panned in Britian until the late 90's, the movie becoming a massive cult phenomenon, and the troubled productions of the various sequels which followed in the original's highly influential wake. Moreover, such crew members as production designer Robert A. Burns and composer Wayne Bell get their well-deserved props for their outstanding contributions (ironically, Burns admits in his interview that he dislikes the film!). Mathhew Bell's gloomy narration and Mark Fox's properly discordant score perfectly add to the overall sterling quality of this superior documentary. Essential viewing for fans of the immortal '74 horror gem.

Scarecrow-88 Fascinating documentary detailing the behind-the-scenes development of the cult favorite Texas CHAINSAW MASSACRE, with telling interviews from cast and crew. You learn about all facets of the film's beginning to end, and the aftermath regarding it's popularity, featuring interesting comments about how difficult it was to shoot in the Texas heat, how certain aspects of it's design came about, and open discussions regarding many of it's most important scenes, acted and presented. I found art designer Robert Burns' comments most fascinating as it is obvious his disdain for director Tobe Hooper, and his negative reaction to the movie itself. Also brought up are the hostile feelings of several cast members towards Paul A Partain who stayed in character(..he was the whiny wheelchair bound crippled brother to Marilyn Burns' Sally Hardesty)really getting on their nerves, and how Robert Burns went about his duties at creating such an incredible atmosphere regarding animal bones. We find out about how nearly all involved were paid little for their services despite major box office gross. We listen to how Marilyn Burns was physically abused in her role, such as when she's hit across the head with a broom(.and especially when she leaps through a window reluctantly). I recommend this documentary to TCM die-hards for you're provided a wealth of info on the film. The interviews are quite candid, with few holding anything back. You can sense that the film's shoot was a very difficult experience for many people..the infamous dinner table scene was particularly grueling for those who were participants. Also brought up are the subsequent sequels, and how they were managed badly by studios, none able to match the intense and harrowing original masterpiece.

disdressed12 this documentary is contained on the bonus disc of the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre ultimate edition released in 2006.the documentary was originally produced in 2000,though i think it has some material added since then.either way,it's a pretty good documentary,with revealing interviews with many of the original cast and crew.it reveals a few surprising things about the production itself,but also about the aftermath.i was surprised at how much money the movie made.keep in mind this is 1974.as far as documentaries go,this is one of the better ones.many documentaries merely repeat things everybody already knows,but this one has is refreshing,and actually shows new insight into the movie.it's also highly entertaining.at least i think so.i also like that it gives you updates on where the cast and crew are now.all in all,a very good documentary,well worth watching.for me "Texas Chainsaw Massacre":The Shocking Truth" is an 8/10