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Spoiler! Long Synopsis For ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D’!

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Posted by EvanDickson on November 02, 2011 @ 8:45pm
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ChainLand110211 Spoiler! Long Synopsis For Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D!

Wake up this morning feeling like you needed to know pretty much everything that happens in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D? Well, you’re in luck!

Of course, at this point I’m sure we all expected something along these lines. A reasonable variation of the story from the original film spiced up for modern audiences.

But still, the synopsis issued today seems fairly in depth and beat-by-beat. I’d almost recommend not reading it if you want to go in clean.

But if you do want to know… it’s right here after the jump! READ MORE

International ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D’ One Sheet is a Buzz Kill!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 19, 2011 @ 1:41am
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Starring Dan Yeager as the new Leatherface, we’ve now got your first look at the international one sheet for Lionsgate’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D, the direct sequel to Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic that’s currently in post-production.

The poster gives us a tease of Leatherface, which is a buzz kill. Personally, I hope we never see him until it hits theaters in 2012. I want something to look forward to.

Directed by John Luessenhop, the seventh incarnation follows the lead character, Heather, who along with her friends, travel to Texas in order to collect an inheritance. The spin? What would you do if you found out your cousin was Leatherface, and he was now YOURS?

John Dugan, Bill Moseley, Alexandra Daddario, Sue Rock, Tania Raymonde, Scott Eastwood, Gunnar Hansen, Tobe Hooper, Paul Rae, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, Ritchie Montgomery, Trey Songz, Marilyn Burns, Shaun Sipos, Thom Barry, Richard Riehler fill the cast.
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Gunnar Hansen Dances for Opening of ‘Chainsaw 3D’!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 07, 2011 @ 4:48pm
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When we originally announced the project last year, we explained that Lionsgate’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D (at the time titled Chainsaw 3D) would be a direct sequel to Tobe Hooper’s classic 1974 slasher Texas Chain Saw Massacre (this is the correct, registered spelling, for the last time).

Gunnar Hansen, who played Leatherface in the original film, was on hand at the Summer Fears in Tatamagouche, NS to present a special showing of Massacre. Cute website Zombies Ate Lauren (take a browse around!) recorded some of the pre-show where Hansen made a HUGE reveal about the opening of 3D, which will slice into theaters October 5, 2012.

“[It's a] true sequel to the original ‘Chainsaw,’ ” he told the audience. “The opening of the movie is the last scene of the original movie. So it starts right at the beginning,”

He continues, “In fact, they’re using some of the footage of Leatherface – of me – dancing at the beginning. [It's] the opening shot I think.” He also jokes that he’s obviously not playing Leatherface and that it’s not the script he would have written.

John Luessenhop is now filming from a screenplay by Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan and Kirsten Elms, with Dan Yeager, John Dugan, Bill Moseley, Alexandra Daddario, Sue Rock, Tania Raymonde, Scott Eastwood, Gunnar Hansen, Tobe Hooper, Paul Rae, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, Ritchie Montgomery, Trey Songz, Marilyn Burns, Shaun Sipos, Thom Barry and Richard Riehler ALL starring (weeeewwww).

Gunnar Hansen Dances for Opening of Chainsaw 3D!

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LEATHERFACE Revealed; ‘Chain Saw’ Final Girl Marilyn Burns to Cameo in Sequel!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 19, 2011 @ 9:43pm
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With shooting already underway in Shreveport, Louisiana, Bloody Disgusting has received exclusive word on who will be playing the NEW Leatherface in Lionsgate’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D!! Playing Leatherface will be discovery Dan Yeager (pictured inside). Director John Lussenhop knew he was perfect for the role immediately, after a chance meeting. He describes the 6′ 6″ actor as having “huge farm boy arms, a brooding brow. He’s quiet, circumspect, and immediately struck a menacing chord with me. After five minutes, I could no longer think of anyone else for the role.”

We also exclusively learned that another Texas Chain Saw Massacre vet will be joining the previously announced original Leatherface Gunnar Hansen. Marilyn Burns (pictured below), who played final girl “Sally Hardesty” in the 1974 classic will be playing the role of “Verna Carson.” Burns also starred in Hooper’s 1976 Eaten Alive. And in another surprise casting scoop, John Dugan will be reprising his role as the Grandfather, making his first series appearance since the original film!

We also now know that Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 star Bill Moseley – best known as “Chop-top in Hooper’s 1983 sequel – will play “Drayton Sawyer” in this film. Moseley will be standing in for Jim Siedow, who previously played the part before his passing in 2003. The two actors appeared together in the 1983 film and were quite comfortable together. Director Luessenhop explains how “Moseley is the perfect choice to capture some of the essence that Siedow had brought to the character.”

This is just the tip of the iceburg. Read on for the FULL cast!

LEATHERFACE Revealed; Chain Saw Final Girl Marilyn Burns to Cameo in Sequel!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 19, 2011 @ 7:26pm
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Leatherface has found his latest target – Grammy-nominated rapper and R&B artist Trey Songz.

Songz has signed to play one of the leads in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D, the latest reimagining of Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror classic about a group of teens who run into a family of cannibals in Texas, writes THR.

Songz will play the male lead and the boyfriend of the previously-cast Alexandra Daddario in the Millennium/Nu Image pic, which will be released on October 5, 2012 by Lionsgate. Chainsaw will be Songz’s big screen acting debut — the part allows the budding thespian to be physical, romantic and heroic.

John Luessenhop (Takers) is directing the pic, which was written by Adam Marcus and Debra Sullivan. Kirsten Elms and Luessenhop did polish work on it.

The horror movie shoots later this month in Shreveport, Louisiana. Producers are hoping to not only reboot the franchise (with a new trilogy) but to also to break a group of fresh-faced actors.
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Clint Eastwood’s Son Leads ‘Texas Chainsaw’ Cast

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 13, 2011 @ 8:13pm
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Scott Eastwood, the youngest son of actor/director Clint Eastwood, has been set for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D, the John Luessenhop-directed franchise reboot that starts production this week in Louisiana, reports Deadline.

Eastwood will play the role of Carl, the male lead, and the deal calls for him to be part of what is envisioned as a trilogy. Lionsgate will distribute the film that’s being produced by Carl Mazzocone and exec produced by Avi Lerner and Mark Burg.

Eastwood has been acting mostly in indies, and recently completed the Charles Burmeister-directed Epic, the Jack Heller-directed Enter Nowhere and the Lawrence Roeck-directed Carmel.

Lionsgate will release in theaters October 5. Tania Raymonde will play Nikki, a small-town girl with an attitude who is the best friend of Heather (Alexandra Daddario), who travels to small-town Texas to collect her inheritance, which includes her deranged cousin Leatherface. Bill Moseley also stars.
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‘Lost’ Beauty Gets ‘Texas’-Sized Attitude for ‘Chainsaw 3D’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 13, 2011 @ 1:04am
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The absolutely gorgeous Tania Raymonde (“Lost”) has been cast in a lead role in Nu Image’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D, which Takers helmer John Luessenhop will direct, Carl Mazzocone will produce and Lionsgate will distribute, writes Deadline.

Raymonde will play Nikki, a small-town girl with an attitude who is the best friend of Heather (Alexandra Daddario), who travels to small-town Texas to collect her inheritance, which includes her deranged cousin Leatherface.

She joins the previously announced trio of Bill Moseley, Alexandra Daddario and Sue Rock. Lionsgate will release in theaters on October 5, 2012 with plans of this rebooting the franchise.
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Sue Rock Feels the Wrath of Leatherface in ‘Chainsaw 3D’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 11, 2011 @ 7:40pm
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Bloody Disgusting has exclusively confirmed that Sue Rock (Varsity Blues) will be starring as “Arlene” in Lionsgate’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D, the John Luessenhop-directed sequel that’s to hit theaters October 5, 2012. She will star alongside previously announced Bill Moseley and Alexandra Daddario.

The latest Leatherface offering that will be a direct sequel to Tobe Hooper’s classic 1974 film. It’s said to follow the lead character, Heather (played by Daddario), who along with her friends, travel to Texas in order to collect an inheritance. The spin? Heather discovers that Leatherface is her cousin. Daddario is to be the “franchise” star, signing on for “multiple” sequels.

You can read a breakdown of the entire screenplay by clicking here. Be warned of spoilers.
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Meet Leatherface’s Cousin in ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 07, 2011 @ 1:07am
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Leatherface has found his latest target, as Percy Jackson & the Olympians star Alexandra Daddario is in final negotiations to play the female lead in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D, says Variety.

As Bloody Disgusting exclusively reported, she will play “Heather”, who along with her friends, travel to Texas in order to collect an inheritance. The spin? What would you do if you found out your cousin was Leatherface, and he was now YOURS? In addition, she will be signed for multiple sequels as Lionsgate hopes to launch a new franchise. She joins previously announced Bill Moseley.

John Luessenhop (Takers) is directing the pic that picks up after Tobe Hooper’s original 1974 horror classic.

Chainsaw Massacre 3D is set for an October 2012 release.
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Lionsgate Takes Back Halloween With ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 29, 2011 @ 8:25pm
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Lionsgate is taking back Halloween as they’ve locked in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D for release on October 5, 2012.

Starring genre favorite Bill Moseley, John Luessenhop will be directing the latest Leatherface offering that will be a direct sequel to Tobe Hooper’s classic 1974 film. It’s said to follow the lead character, Heather, who along with her friends, travel to Texas in order to collect an inheritance. The spin? Heather discovers that Leatherface is her cousin.

You can read a breakdown of the entire screenplay by clicking here. Be warned of spoilers.
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Leatherface Won’t See Trial in ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D’ — Script Detailed!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 27, 2011 @ 8:35pm
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The secrets have been out of the bag since day one, and information from Lionsgate’s Texas Chainsaw revival is leaked at every turn.

To segue you into the latest news, let’s recap: John Luessenhop is directing from a screenplay by Kirsten Elms, Stephen Susco and Debra Sullivan. Luessenhop helped with the script. Genre fav Bill Moseley – who also starred in Texas Chainsaw Massacre II – landed the first lead role. And we confirmed that Lionsgate has acquired the rights to use the official title The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D (as opposed to the previously announced Leatherface 3D).

We also broke the news that the seventh incarnation is a direct sequel to Tobe Hooper’s classic 1974 film that follows the lead character, Heather, who along with her friends, travel to Texas in order to collect an inheritance. It was implied that Heather would find out she’s related to the infamous Leatherface.

Now, website What’s Playing is reporting that they’ve got their blood-soaked mitts on the actual screenplay — and I believe ‘em considering they’ve got a reputable team behind ‘em. If you’re not much for spoilers, turn away this instant, otherwise read inside for a breakdown of the bizarre new legend of Leatherface….
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International Sales Art for ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3′

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 11, 2011 @ 2:33pm
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In an extremely obvious case of hit-whoring, inside you’ll find a super tiny Cannes sales poster for Leatherface 3D, which is to be directed by John Luessenhop this coming June in Shreveport, Louisiana.

As previously reported, the film is being sold internationally as Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D, although I’m pretty sure that Lionsgate does NOT own the rights to use that name here in the States.

Penned by Debra Sullivan, Adam Marcus and Stephen Susco, with the most recent drafts by Kirsten Elms and Luessenhop, the seventh incarnation is a direct sequel to Tobe Hooper’s classic 1974 film that follows the lead character, Heather, who along with her friends, travel to Texas in order to collect an inheritance. The spin? What would you do if you found out your cousin was Leatherface, and he was now YOURS?

Multiple sequels are planned.
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We’ve Got the Insane Plot Crunch for ‘Leatherface 3D’!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 10, 2011 @ 6:19am
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Now that John Luessenhop is nearly attached to direct Leatherface 3D, casting is currently underway for a June shoot in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Casting under Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3-D, I’m pretty sure that Lionsgate does NOT own the rights to use that name, therefore we’ll be sticking with the Leatherface 3D moniker, as it was announced.

It should also be noted that whomever lands the lead role of “Heather” will be locked in for multiple sequels, along with the town’s “Sheriff Hooper,” and his trusty sidekicks “Fransworth” and “Deputy Carl Hartman.”

It sounds like they’re going with the same old song and dance instead of truly attempting something original. But I am intrigued by the concept of Heather “owning” Leatherface. Hopefully they don’t drop that angle and turn it into a horror chase film…

Weve Got the Insane Plot Crunch for Leatherface 3D!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 09, 2011 @ 10:58pm
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THR confirmed Bloody Disgusting’s exclusive breaking story that John Luessenhop is in talks to direct Lionsgate’s Leatherface 3D, the sequel to the Platinum Dunes produced Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake that was released via New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.

They add that Carl Mazzocone is producing the movie, which hopes to launch a new franchise featuring Leatherface and his family of cannibals. Production is set for June.

Luessenhop directed the 2010 Takers starring Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Matt Dillon.

Debra Sullivan, Adam Marcus and Stephen Susco have turned in drafts the third Chainsaw flick that supposedly picks up immediately where Tobe Hooper’s original left off before flashing forward 35 years.

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More on that 3D ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Sequel

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 21, 2011 @ 4:06am
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The other day we broke the news exclusively on Bloody Disgusting that John Luessenhop is in talks to direct Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ Leatherface 3D, the sequel to the Platinum Dunes (not involved this time around) produced Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake that was released via New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.

We also reported that Debra Sullivan, Adam Marcus and Stephen Susco have turned in drafts the third Chainsaw flick that supposedly picks up immediately where Tobe Hooper’s original left off before flashing forward 35 years. An update to the story is that Kirsten Elms (writer of Gold Circle and director F. Gary Gray’s Hair of the Dog) was hired to re-tool the script under the guidance Luessenhop. This is the freshest piece of news.

Luessenhop directed the 2010 Takers starring Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Matt Dillon.

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Director in Talks for ‘Leatherface 3D’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 19, 2011 @ 3:59pm
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Bloody Disgusting got exclusive word that John Luessenhop is in talks to direct Lionsgate’s Leatherface 3D, the sequel to the Platinum Dunes produced Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake that was released via New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.

Luessenhop directed the 2010 Takers starring Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Matt Dillon.