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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary (1996): Cast & Plot

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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary is a 1996 horror documentary directed by Brian Huberman, starring Matthew McConaughey, Renée Zellweger and Joe Stevens. It runs 55 minutes.

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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
55 min
Director
Brian Huberman
Genres
Documentary , Horror
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary About?

The premise of The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The documentary offers an in‑depth look at the production of the 1993 sequel, filmed in Pflugerville, Texas. It features extensive on‑set footage and candid interviews with the cast and crew, revealing the circumstances that caused the film to become the black sheep of the Texas Chainsaw franchise.

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Cast & crew

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary Cast

Matthew McConaughey leads the cast, with Renée Zellweger and Joe Stevens. Directed by Brian Huberman; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

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

What happens in The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

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On May 22, 1994, four teenagers—Barry, Heather, Jenny, and Sean—attend their school’s prom in rural Texas. When Heather discovers Barry cheating on her with another girl, she storms out, followed closely by Barry, who tries to explain himself as they drive away in his car. Their argument is interrupted by Jenny and Sean, who are hiding in the backseat, smoking marijuana. Heather takes a detour off the freeway, and while distracted, collides with another motorist, who passes out in the ensuing confusion. Jenny, Heather, and Barry leave Sean to look after the unconscious motorist while they search for help.

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The whole story of The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What event are Barry, Heather, Jenny, and Sean attending at the beginning of the film?

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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary?

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary runs 55 minutes.

When was The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary released?

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary was released on January 2, 1996.

Who directed The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary?

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary was directed by Brian Huberman.

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Who is in the cast of The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary?

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary stars Matthew McConaughey, Renée Zellweger and Joe Stevens, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary have a post-credit scene?

No. The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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