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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary
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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary

1996-01-02 · 55 min · ★ 6.2

Documentary · Horror

This documentary goes behind the scenes of the 1993 filming of "The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre" in Pflugerville, Texas. It includes on-set footage and interviews with the cast and crew, and is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the film that went on to become the black sheep of the Texas Chainsaw franchise.

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Brian Huberman
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United States of America
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Kim HenkelKim HenkelSelf
Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheySelf
Renée ZellwegerRenée ZellwegerSelf
Robert JacksRobert JacksSelf
John HarrisonJohn HarrisonSelf
Jody HaselbarthSelf
Levie IsaacksSelf
Grayson Victor SchirmacherSelf
Joe StevensJoe StevensSelf

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