The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995): Cast & Plot
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 1995 comedy horror film directed by Kim Henkel, starring Matthew McConaughey as Vilmer, Robert Jacks and Renée Zellweger. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Kim Henkel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ultra Muchos Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre About?
The premise of The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a group of Texas teens cut their prom night short and crash their car in the woods, they seek help from a local insurance agent. She summons her tow‑truck driving boyfriend, Vilmer Slaughter, who reveals a cruel, mechanically‑legged killer. Vilmer brings the teens face‑to‑face with his brother Leatherface and the rest of their twisted family.
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- chainsaw
- pantyhose
- sequel
- fourth part
- psychopath
- redneck
- wearing human skin
- woods
- farmhouse
- meat hook
- transvestism
- drag queen
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- car accident
- forest
- violence
- corpse
- horror icon
- psychotronic film
- midnight movie
- mad killer
- deranged brute
- human skin mask
- hillbilly horror
- murder
- car
- teenager
- b movie
- cross dressing
- family relationships
- female pedal pumping
- slasher horror
- dark comedy
- marijuana
- hitchhiking
- skeleton in a bathtub
- stepfather stepdaughter relationship
- kiss
- jealousy
- clan
- knocked unconscious
- teenage girl
- limousine
- sledgehammer
- detour
- teenage boy
- remote control
- bathroom
- businessman
- hit with a sledgehammer
- skeleton
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Cast & Characters
Matthew McConaughey leads the cast as Vilmer, with Robert Jacks as Leatherface and Renée Zellweger as Jenny. Directed by Kim Henkel; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kim Henkel
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Matthew McConaughey as Vilmer - Robert Jacks as Leatherface
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Renée Zellweger as Jenny - Tyler Shea Cone as Barry
Also Starring in The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
· 30 more- Lisa Marie Newmyer Heather
- John Harrison Sean
- Tonie Perensky Darla
- Joe Stevens W.E.
- James Gale Rothman
- Marilyn Burns Patient on Gurney
- Bill Wise Heckler
- John Dugan Cop at Hospital
- Paul A. Partain Hospital Orderly
- Adam White Heckler
- Carmen Nogales Girl in Red Dress
- Debra Marshall Cop at Bud's Pizza
- Angee Hughes Stuffed Family
- David Laurence Jenny's Stepfather
- Chris Kilgore Rothman's Chauffeur
- Jeanette Wiggins Woman Eating Chocolates
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- Les Martin Heckler
- Grayson Victor Schirmacher Grandfather
- Vince Brock I'm Not Hurt
- Susan Loughran Jenny's Mother
- Lisa Caraveo Brenda
- Loren Guerra Bud's Pizza Attendant
- Derek Keele Cop at Bud's Pizza
- Axel L. Schiller Man in RV
- Geri Wolcott Woman in RV
- Andy Cockrum Stuffed DPS Officer
- Roger Roe Stuffed Family
- Rebecca Rosenberg Stuffed Family
- Ryan Wickerham Prom Extra
- Derrick Sanders Prom Extra
More from Kim Henkel
One more film directed by Kim Henkel: Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation.
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Plot Summary
What happens in The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On May 22, 1994, four teenagers—Barry [Tyler Shea Cone], Heather [Lisa Marie Newmyer], Jenny [Renée Zellweger], and Sean [John Harrison]—head to their school’s prom in rural Texas, a night that will pull them into a nightmare far beyond typical high school drama. Heather discovers Barry cheating with another girl, and anger flares as they drive away in his car. Their argument is interrupted when Jenny and Sean, who were hiding in the backseat and smoking a little weed, join the fray. Heather takes a detour off the freeway, and in the confusion she collides with another motorist who collapses, leaving the group stranded in the dark.
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The whole story of The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, scene by scene
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers, 2 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) - Clip: Quiet Walk Through The Forest (HD)
- Clip Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) - Clip: Don't Ride With Strangers (HD)
- Featurette Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) - Bonus Clip: Crew Discuss Props Used (HD)
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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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Cars in The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
8 cars on screen, including the 1981 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1981 Chevrolet C-30.
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1974 Champion Minor role
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 4”.
- Also known as
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- Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 4
- El regreso de la masacre de Texas
- La créature
- Motorsavsmassakren 2
- Texasin moottorisahamurhaaja - uusi sukupolvi
- Texasin moottorisahamurhat - uusi sukupolvi
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation
- O shizofrenis dolofonos me to prioni 4
- O shizofrenis dolofonos me to prioni: I epistrofi
- Akuma no ikenie: Rejendo obu Rezâfeisu
- Teksańska masakra piłą mechaniczną IV
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- Massacre no Texas: O Regresso
- Motorsågsmassakern 4
- 德州電鋸殺人狂再臨
- La masacre de Texas: La nueva generación
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 4 - Die Rückkehr
- Non aprite quella porta IV
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Die Rückkehr
- La matanza de Texas: La nueva generación
- Massacre à la tronçonneuse : La nouvelle génération
- A texasi láncfűrészes gyilkos visszatér
- O Massacre da Serra Elétrica - O Retorno
- Masakr v Texasu
- 텍사스 전기톱 학살 4
- Motorsavsmassakren: Næste Generation
- Teksańska masakra piłą mechaniczną: Następne pokolenie
- Teksas Kasabı
- Masacre en Texas: La nueva generación, ტეხასური ხოცვა ბენზოხერხით 4:ახალი თაობა
- Ο Σχιζοφρενής Δολοφόνος με το Πριόνι: Η Επιστροφή
- Техасская резня бензопилой 4: Новое поколение
- Texaský masaker motorovou pílou: Nová generácia
- 德州电锯杀人狂4
- Техаська різанина бензопилою 4: Нове покоління
- Povratak teksaškog masakra motornom pilom
- สิงหาสับ สยองไม่เลือกรุ่น
- 悪魔のいけにえ／レジェンド・オブ・レザーフェイス
- Texasin moottorisahamurhaaja – uusi sukupolvi
- La matança de Texas 4
- مجزرة منشار تكساس: الجيل القادم
- Тексаско клане: Следващо Поколение
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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre released?
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre was released on March 12, 1995.
Who directed The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre was directed by Kim Henkel.
More films by Kim Henkel Who is in the cast of The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre stars Matthew McConaughey as Vilmer, Robert Jacks as Leatherface and Renée Zellweger as Jenny, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre have a post-credit scene?
No. The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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