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.
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
(2000 Video)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre-The Shocking Truth
21 April 2009
Warning: Spoilers