@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A radio host is victimised by the notorious cannibal family while a former Texas Marshal hunts them.
Quick Stats
5.7
TMDB Rating
1,037
Votes
1h 40m
Runtime
$4.5M
Budget
$8.0M
Box Office
178%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorTobe Hooper
WriterL.M. Kit Carson
CinematographyEric H. Lasher
ComposerTobe Hooper
EditorAlain Jakubowicz
Production DesignMichael Peal
Produced by
The Cannon GroupGolan-Globus Productions
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Dennis Hopper
Lieutenant 'Lefty' Enright
Caroline Williams
Vanita 'Stretch' Brock
Jim Siedow
The Cook
Bill Moseley
Chop-Top
Bill Johnson
Leatherface
K
Ken Evert
Grandpa Sawyer
H
Harlan Jordan
Patrolman
K
Kirk Sisco
Detective
James N. Harrell
Cut-Rite Manager
Lou Perryman
L.G. McPeters
B
Barry Kinyon
Mercedes Driver
Chris Douridas
Gunner
J
Judy Kelly
Gourmet Yuppette
Kinky Friedman
Sports Anchorman
J
John Martin Ivey
Yuppie
