As of this writing, there are nine movies in the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" series, and sussing out their chronology is one of the more herculean tasks a horror fan may find themselves undertaking. Like the "Halloween" movies, the "Texas Chainsaw" flicks abide by a choose-your-own-adventure structure, with some movies following a definite timeline, and others merrily ignoring previous chapters. Confoundingly, several of them have almost identical titles. The only consistent element of "Texas Chainsaw" is that they are all horrifically violent and unbearably disturbing. But, y'know, in a good way.
The premise of the "Texas Chainsaw" movies is simple. Thanks to rampant American poverty, entire families have been forced to live off the grid in remote, rural parts of the country. One of these families, largely inbred and blissfully detached from conventional morality, has taken to kidnapping passersby, stripping them for meat, and using their skin and bones as construction materials.
The premise of the "Texas Chainsaw" movies is simple. Thanks to rampant American poverty, entire families have been forced to live off the grid in remote, rural parts of the country. One of these families, largely inbred and blissfully detached from conventional morality, has taken to kidnapping passersby, stripping them for meat, and using their skin and bones as construction materials.
- 11/25/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Many actors find early success in the horror genre. Jennifer Aniston battled an evil, pun-loving Irish creature in "Leprechaun" years before she landed "Friends," for example. Charlize Theron's first role came in "Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest." Even "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation" boasted not one, but two future Oscar winners in its cast, Matthew McConaughey and Renée Zellweger.
That said, not everyone manages to go on to achieve that same level of success. For every Michelle Williams ("Halloween H20: 20 Years Later") and Leonardo DiCaprio ("Critters 3"), there are countless horror stars whose careers don't reach the same level of renown. It can be especially interesting to look back at teen horror films, which often feature ensemble casts, to see who made it and who didn't. The actors on this list all have respectable careers, and most are still working in Hollywood; they simply never...
That said, not everyone manages to go on to achieve that same level of success. For every Michelle Williams ("Halloween H20: 20 Years Later") and Leonardo DiCaprio ("Critters 3"), there are countless horror stars whose careers don't reach the same level of renown. It can be especially interesting to look back at teen horror films, which often feature ensemble casts, to see who made it and who didn't. The actors on this list all have respectable careers, and most are still working in Hollywood; they simply never...
- 11/12/2023
- by Eric Langberg
- Slash Film
Matthew McConaughey‘s career has had more ups and downs than a sentence delivered in his usual Texas twang. After a few small roles, McConaughey was cast opposite an equally unknown Renee Zellweger in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” one of the many incarnations of that horror series. Then things suddenly seemed to blossom for the Texas actor and suddenly he had the lead in an adaptation of the John Grisham novel “A Time to Kill” and was on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine being hailed as the new Paul Newman. After a series of successful films, things seemed to go off track for McConaughey. He did a number of less than stellar romantic comedies and became more known for his tanned muscular torso than his acting talents.
McConaughey seemed to become aware of his career slump in the early 2010s and made a conscious change to redirect his career.
McConaughey seemed to become aware of his career slump in the early 2010s and made a conscious change to redirect his career.
- 10/28/2023
- by Zach Laws, Robert Pius and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Amazon is running a massive sale on over 100 Scream Factory titles today, including some of the lowest-ever prices on their 4K UHDs and Blu-rays. Now is the time to stock up!
Here are some of the top horror highlights from the sale…
Halloween 4K UHDs:
Halloween – $22.99 Halloween II – $20.99 Halloween III – $20.99 Halloween 4 – $20.99 Halloween 5 – $19.99 Halloween 6 / Halloween H20 / Halloween: Resurrection – $59.99
John Carpenter 4K UHDs:
They Live – $18.99 They Live [Steelbook] – $23.99 The Fog – $19.99 The Fog [Steelbook] – $25.99 Prince of Darkness – $19.99 Escape From New York – $20.99 Halloween – $22.99
4K UHDs:
Child’s Play – $22.99 Child’s Play 2 – $20.99 Child’s Play 3 – $19.99 The Howling – $19.99 The Funhouse – $19.99 Slumber Party Massacre / Slumber Party Massacre II – $20.99 Carrie – $20.99 Carrie [Steelbook] – $22.17 Brotherhood of the Wolf – $20.99 Cat People – $20.99 Happy Death Day – $20.99 Happy Death Day 2U – $20.99 Army of Darkness – $21.99 Evil Dead (2013) – $21.99 Dog Soldiers – $21.99 The Haunting of Julia – $21.99 Lifeforce – $21.99 Krampus: The Naughty Cut – $21.99 Alligator – $21.99 The People Under the Stairs -$22.99 Bubba Ho-Tep – $22.99 The Exorcist III – $22.99 Dawn of the Dead (2004) – $22.99 Motel Hell – $22.99 Dead Silence – $22.99 The Return of the Living Dead...
Here are some of the top horror highlights from the sale…
Halloween 4K UHDs:
Halloween – $22.99 Halloween II – $20.99 Halloween III – $20.99 Halloween 4 – $20.99 Halloween 5 – $19.99 Halloween 6 / Halloween H20 / Halloween: Resurrection – $59.99
John Carpenter 4K UHDs:
They Live – $18.99 They Live [Steelbook] – $23.99 The Fog – $19.99 The Fog [Steelbook] – $25.99 Prince of Darkness – $19.99 Escape From New York – $20.99 Halloween – $22.99
4K UHDs:
Child’s Play – $22.99 Child’s Play 2 – $20.99 Child’s Play 3 – $19.99 The Howling – $19.99 The Funhouse – $19.99 Slumber Party Massacre / Slumber Party Massacre II – $20.99 Carrie – $20.99 Carrie [Steelbook] – $22.17 Brotherhood of the Wolf – $20.99 Cat People – $20.99 Happy Death Day – $20.99 Happy Death Day 2U – $20.99 Army of Darkness – $21.99 Evil Dead (2013) – $21.99 Dog Soldiers – $21.99 The Haunting of Julia – $21.99 Lifeforce – $21.99 Krampus: The Naughty Cut – $21.99 Alligator – $21.99 The People Under the Stairs -$22.99 Bubba Ho-Tep – $22.99 The Exorcist III – $22.99 Dawn of the Dead (2004) – $22.99 Motel Hell – $22.99 Dead Silence – $22.99 The Return of the Living Dead...
- 10/19/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
The most wonderful time of year is nearly upon us! With Halloween season just around the corner, Peacock unveiled an impressive lineup today of more than 100 Halloween, horror, thriller, and spooky season titles hitting the platform this September.
Get ready, the list is massive…
Whether you’re looking for recent releases like Hypnotic, or cult gems like Slither, Peacock invites you to face your fears in September. Binge complete freakish franchises like Chucky, Saw, and Amityville, or tune-in for fun family fare that includes Ghostbusters and Casper. Look for a variety of classic horror to arrive on the streaming service mid-September.
Speaking of “Chucky,” if you’re looking to catch up on the series ahead of season three, Peacock brings “Chucky” season two to their Halloween HQ on September 4. That gives you a whole month to catch up before the October 4 premiere of “Chucky” season three.
Full Peacock Halloween horror highlights below.
Get ready, the list is massive…
Whether you’re looking for recent releases like Hypnotic, or cult gems like Slither, Peacock invites you to face your fears in September. Binge complete freakish franchises like Chucky, Saw, and Amityville, or tune-in for fun family fare that includes Ghostbusters and Casper. Look for a variety of classic horror to arrive on the streaming service mid-September.
Speaking of “Chucky,” if you’re looking to catch up on the series ahead of season three, Peacock brings “Chucky” season two to their Halloween HQ on September 4. That gives you a whole month to catch up before the October 4 premiere of “Chucky” season three.
Full Peacock Halloween horror highlights below.
- 8/24/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Director Andrew Patterson received a good amount of positive attention for his feature directorial, the sci-fi mystery film The Vast of Night (watch it Here), which dealt with UFO activity in 1950s New Mexico. Now Patterson has gotten Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey to sign on to star in his second feature, the “deeply atmospheric, character-focused crime thriller” The Rivals of Amziah King!
Patterson has written the screenplay for The Rivals of Amziah King – and plot details are being kept under wraps. All that has been revealed is that the story takes place “against the unique backdrop of remote Oklahoma”. McConaughey will be playing Amziah King, whoever he may be.
Black Bear Pictures is financing the project, with Patterson producing the film alongside Will Greenfield, David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford of Heyday Films, and Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler of Black Bear. Heyday’s Rob Silva and Black Bear’s...
Patterson has written the screenplay for The Rivals of Amziah King – and plot details are being kept under wraps. All that has been revealed is that the story takes place “against the unique backdrop of remote Oklahoma”. McConaughey will be playing Amziah King, whoever he may be.
Black Bear Pictures is financing the project, with Patterson producing the film alongside Will Greenfield, David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford of Heyday Films, and Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler of Black Bear. Heyday’s Rob Silva and Black Bear’s...
- 5/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
According to /Film readers, the "Alien" film series is the greatest horror franchise ever. Yes, the xenomorph-starring series certainly has some strong films. However, it's not the most consistent (more on that later), so I disagree. Throughout horror history, sequels, remakes, and reboots have spawned franchises in sub-genres ranging from slashers to the paranormal. No IP is immune to a barrage of iterations. Sometimes, they work. Other times, well ... They leave much to be desired.
Whether we're talking heavy hitters like "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Halloween" or offbeat series such as "The Living Dead," there's always a franchise to gnash your teeth on as a horror fan. Ghoulish monsters, vengeful witches, cannibal serial killers, and disturbed sleep demons decorate our favorite storytelling medium with nightmare fuel. But they're not all created equal.
I'm revisiting some of the biggest franchises and have compiled the 15 best ones, ranking them based on effective scares,...
Whether we're talking heavy hitters like "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Halloween" or offbeat series such as "The Living Dead," there's always a franchise to gnash your teeth on as a horror fan. Ghoulish monsters, vengeful witches, cannibal serial killers, and disturbed sleep demons decorate our favorite storytelling medium with nightmare fuel. But they're not all created equal.
I'm revisiting some of the biggest franchises and have compiled the 15 best ones, ranking them based on effective scares,...
- 4/15/2023
- by Bee Delores
- Slash Film
The third installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, is now available to stream on Screambox. The sequel was initially released in 1990 and marked the first entry in the franchise distributed by New Line Cinema in an attempt to turn it into a new series that harkened back to the original’s gritty horror roots.
Considering the events of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, that also meant introducing a new cannibalistic clan to accompany the iconic Leatherface in the sequel. Leatherface follows a couple from California who run afoul of the Sawyer clan after a bizarre run-in with a hitchhiker at a Texas gas station. That hitchhiker, Tex, is played by The Lord of the Rings trilogy star and frequent David Cronenberg collaborator Viggo Mortensen. Mind you, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III isn’t Mortensen’s first horror role – that distinction belongs to 1987’s...
Considering the events of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, that also meant introducing a new cannibalistic clan to accompany the iconic Leatherface in the sequel. Leatherface follows a couple from California who run afoul of the Sawyer clan after a bizarre run-in with a hitchhiker at a Texas gas station. That hitchhiker, Tex, is played by The Lord of the Rings trilogy star and frequent David Cronenberg collaborator Viggo Mortensen. Mind you, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III isn’t Mortensen’s first horror role – that distinction belongs to 1987’s...
- 3/1/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Take a look at new images of Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger, now starring in the TV series “The Thing About Pam”, posing for the latest issue of "Harper's Bazaar" magazine, photographed by Mel Bles:
Following minor roles in “Dazed and Confused” (1993) and “Reality Bites” (1994), her first starring role was in the exploitation feature “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” (1994).
This was followed by starring roles in the romantic comedy “Jerry Maguire” (1996), the drama “One True Thing” (1998) and the black comedy “Nurse Betty” (2000).
She played ‘Bridget Jones’ in the romantic comedy “Bridget Jones's Diary” (2001) and ‘Roxie Hart’ in the musical “Chicago” (2002).
Zellweger won the ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in “Cold Mountain” (2003), followed by “Cinderella Man” (2005).
She reprised her role as Jones in the sequel “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” (2004) and “Bridget Jones's Baby” (2016).
In 2019, Zellweger starred in her first major television role in the Netflix series “What/If...
Following minor roles in “Dazed and Confused” (1993) and “Reality Bites” (1994), her first starring role was in the exploitation feature “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” (1994).
This was followed by starring roles in the romantic comedy “Jerry Maguire” (1996), the drama “One True Thing” (1998) and the black comedy “Nurse Betty” (2000).
She played ‘Bridget Jones’ in the romantic comedy “Bridget Jones's Diary” (2001) and ‘Roxie Hart’ in the musical “Chicago” (2002).
Zellweger won the ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in “Cold Mountain” (2003), followed by “Cinderella Man” (2005).
She reprised her role as Jones in the sequel “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” (2004) and “Bridget Jones's Baby” (2016).
In 2019, Zellweger starred in her first major television role in the Netflix series “What/If...
- 4/12/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Take a look at new images of two-time Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger, now starring in the TV series “The Thing About Pam”, posing for the latest issue of "Harper's Bazaar" magazine, photographed by Mel Bles:
Following minor roles in “Dazed and Confused” (1993) and “Reality Bites” (1994), her first starring role was in the exploitation feature “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” (1994).
This was followed by starring roles in the romantic comedy “Jerry Maguire” (1996), the drama “One True Thing” (1998) and the black comedy “Nurse Betty” (2000).
She played ‘Bridget Jones’ in the romantic comedy “Bridget Jones's Diary” (2001) and ‘Roxie Hart’ in the musical “Chicago” (2002).
Zellweger won the ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in “Cold Mountain” (2003), followed by “Cinderella Man” (2005).
She reprised her role as Jones in the sequel “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” (2004) and “Bridget Jones's Baby” (2016).
In 2019, Zellweger starred in her first major television role in the Netflix series...
Following minor roles in “Dazed and Confused” (1993) and “Reality Bites” (1994), her first starring role was in the exploitation feature “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” (1994).
This was followed by starring roles in the romantic comedy “Jerry Maguire” (1996), the drama “One True Thing” (1998) and the black comedy “Nurse Betty” (2000).
She played ‘Bridget Jones’ in the romantic comedy “Bridget Jones's Diary” (2001) and ‘Roxie Hart’ in the musical “Chicago” (2002).
Zellweger won the ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in “Cold Mountain” (2003), followed by “Cinderella Man” (2005).
She reprised her role as Jones in the sequel “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” (2004) and “Bridget Jones's Baby” (2016).
In 2019, Zellweger starred in her first major television role in the Netflix series...
- 4/1/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In the grand old splattered hallways of slasher horror movies, few franchises are as up and down and all around as that of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Since Tobe Hooper terrified us back in 1974 with, what is still, one of the greatest and most terrifying, raw and sadistic horror films ever made, there have been numerous attempts to match this landmark original.
Some have drawn cult fandom, some continue to fiercely divide (Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation), some are just plain terrible (2017’s Leatherface) or meh (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3: Leatherface) and some are rather underrated if very flawed attempts at taking the lore elsewhere while remaining somewhat true (Texas Chainsaw 3D). But now, ol’ Leatherface faces his next challenge, and most frightening…social media!
Netflix’s new addition to the franchise takes a page out of Candyman and Halloween’s book, and is a ‘requel’ or legacy sequel...
Some have drawn cult fandom, some continue to fiercely divide (Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation), some are just plain terrible (2017’s Leatherface) or meh (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3: Leatherface) and some are rather underrated if very flawed attempts at taking the lore elsewhere while remaining somewhat true (Texas Chainsaw 3D). But now, ol’ Leatherface faces his next challenge, and most frightening…social media!
Netflix’s new addition to the franchise takes a page out of Candyman and Halloween’s book, and is a ‘requel’ or legacy sequel...
- 3/10/2022
- by Jack Bottomley
- The Cultural Post
In 1974, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” emerged as one of the most influential slasher movies of all time, and Leatherface entered the pantheon of horror villain greats. After the whopping success of Tobe Hooper’s original, seven films have continued its legacy of haunted houses, cannibal families, and yes, lots of chainsaws.
Feb. 18 marks the arrival of another installment, which is a direct sequel to the 1974 original. Directed by David Blue Garcia and scripted by Chris Thomas Devlin, the story picks up 50 years after Sally Hardesty was the sole survivor of a murder spree carried out by Leatherface and his bloodthirsty family. Melody (Sarah Yarkin) and her younger sister Lila (Elsie Fisher) show up to a remote Texas town hoping to turn it into a haven for young influencers and entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, Harlow also happens to be the hometown of Leatherface (Mark Burnham). When he begins terrorizing the new townsfolk, Sally...
Feb. 18 marks the arrival of another installment, which is a direct sequel to the 1974 original. Directed by David Blue Garcia and scripted by Chris Thomas Devlin, the story picks up 50 years after Sally Hardesty was the sole survivor of a murder spree carried out by Leatherface and his bloodthirsty family. Melody (Sarah Yarkin) and her younger sister Lila (Elsie Fisher) show up to a remote Texas town hoping to turn it into a haven for young influencers and entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, Harlow also happens to be the hometown of Leatherface (Mark Burnham). When he begins terrorizing the new townsfolk, Sally...
- 2/18/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Every film franchise has its odd one out. You know, the one that makes a lot of fans wince or see red at the mere mention of it. For the Friday the 13th series, it’s probably Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday. For the Candyman series, it’s very likely to be Candyman 3: Day of the Dead. And for the Halloween series, it’s most definitely Halloween: Resurrection.
I’ve seen countless Halloween fans often rank the 2002 slasher as the worst of the series, and this contempt certainly shows in its Internet Movie Database user rating. Today, it holds a 4.0 out of 10, the lowest of the entire series. Even Halloween co-creator John Carpenter, who avoided watching many of the sequels he wasn’t involved in, took the time to throw shade on the film.
“I watched the one in that house, with all the cameras,” Carpenter told TooFab in 2018. “Oh my god.
I’ve seen countless Halloween fans often rank the 2002 slasher as the worst of the series, and this contempt certainly shows in its Internet Movie Database user rating. Today, it holds a 4.0 out of 10, the lowest of the entire series. Even Halloween co-creator John Carpenter, who avoided watching many of the sequels he wasn’t involved in, took the time to throw shade on the film.
“I watched the one in that house, with all the cameras,” Carpenter told TooFab in 2018. “Oh my god.
- 2/7/2022
- by Alan Dorich
- DailyDead
Something almost beyond comprehension is happening on October 31st… and two men want to do a couple of podcast episodes about it. This is the Halloween Parade… volume 1.
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Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Exorcist (1973) – Oren Peli’s trailer commentary
Wait Until Dark (1967) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
The House On Skull Mountain (1974)
King In The Wilderness (2018)
Sugar Hill (1974)
World War Z (2013)
I Walked With A Zombie (1943)
White Zombie (1932) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Night of the Living Dead (1968) – George Hickenlooper’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Pumpkinhead (1988)
Blacula (1972)
Blackenstein (1973)
The Flesh And The Fiends (1960) – Charlie Largent’s two reviews
Road Rebels (1964)
Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
Perks Of Being A...
Please help support the Hollywood Food Coalition.
Click here, and be sure to indicate The Movies That Made Me in the note section so Josh can finally achieve his dream of showing Mandy to his wife!
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Exorcist (1973) – Oren Peli’s trailer commentary
Wait Until Dark (1967) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
The House On Skull Mountain (1974)
King In The Wilderness (2018)
Sugar Hill (1974)
World War Z (2013)
I Walked With A Zombie (1943)
White Zombie (1932) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Night of the Living Dead (1968) – George Hickenlooper’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Pumpkinhead (1988)
Blacula (1972)
Blackenstein (1973)
The Flesh And The Fiends (1960) – Charlie Largent’s two reviews
Road Rebels (1964)
Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
Perks Of Being A...
- 10/22/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Back in February it was revealed that Ryan and Andy Tohill (directors of 2018's The Dig) would helm Legendary's reboot of Tobe Hooper's groundbreaking The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, but Deadline reports that one week into the film's production in Bulgaria, the directing duo have departed the project due to "creative differences."
Deadline reveals that David Blue Garcia (cinematographer of Blood Fest and director of Tejano) has already been brought in as the new director, and that none of the footage from the Tohills is expected to be used for the film.
Garcia will direct from a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin, who penned the 2018 Black List and Blood List script Cobweb, with Fede Alvarez still producing the movie alongside his frequent collaborator, Rodo Sayagues, under their Bad Hombre banner. Kim Henkel, co-writer of the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre and writer/director of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation,...
Deadline reveals that David Blue Garcia (cinematographer of Blood Fest and director of Tejano) has already been brought in as the new director, and that none of the footage from the Tohills is expected to be used for the film.
Garcia will direct from a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin, who penned the 2018 Black List and Blood List script Cobweb, with Fede Alvarez still producing the movie alongside his frequent collaborator, Rodo Sayagues, under their Bad Hombre banner. Kim Henkel, co-writer of the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre and writer/director of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation,...
- 8/24/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In response to Joel Schumacher’s death on Monday, Matthew McConaughey says his career wouldn’t have taken off if the late director hadn’t cast him as the lead in the 1996 film “A Time to Kill.”
McConaughey was relatively unknown before starring as Jake Brigance in the courtroom crime drama. He had small roles in “Dazed and Confused,” “Angels in the Outfield,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” and “Boys on the Side” in the mid ’90s, and Schumacher gave him his first leading role.
In an exclusive statement to Variety, McConaughey reflects on the big break Schumacher gave him and thanks the director for kickstarting his career:
“Joel not only took a chance on me, he fought for me. Knowing the studio might never approve a relatively unknown like myself for the lead in ‘A Time to Kill,’ he set up a secret screen test for me on...
McConaughey was relatively unknown before starring as Jake Brigance in the courtroom crime drama. He had small roles in “Dazed and Confused,” “Angels in the Outfield,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” and “Boys on the Side” in the mid ’90s, and Schumacher gave him his first leading role.
In an exclusive statement to Variety, McConaughey reflects on the big break Schumacher gave him and thanks the director for kickstarting his career:
“Joel not only took a chance on me, he fought for me. Knowing the studio might never approve a relatively unknown like myself for the lead in ‘A Time to Kill,’ he set up a secret screen test for me on...
- 6/23/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Tony Sokol Feb 7, 2020
Ryan and Andy Tohill set to breathe new life into an old leatherface as Texas Chainsaw Massacre begins again.
Sally and Franklin Hardesty are picking up one last goddamn hitchhiker. Legendary Entertainment has their hand on the starter rope of another The Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot, according to Variety.
With a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin, the film will be directed by Ryan and Andy Tohill, who made their feature-directing debut with The Dig (2018). That movie was about a convicted killer with amnesia who gets out of jail to dig up a body he can’t remember. Much like the last film made from Tobe Hooper's 1974 classic: the 2017 film Leatherface directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo.
“The Tohill’s vision is exactly what the fans want,” producer Fede Alvarez said in a statement. “It’s violent, exciting and so depraved that it will stay with you forever.
Ryan and Andy Tohill set to breathe new life into an old leatherface as Texas Chainsaw Massacre begins again.
Sally and Franklin Hardesty are picking up one last goddamn hitchhiker. Legendary Entertainment has their hand on the starter rope of another The Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot, according to Variety.
With a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin, the film will be directed by Ryan and Andy Tohill, who made their feature-directing debut with The Dig (2018). That movie was about a convicted killer with amnesia who gets out of jail to dig up a body he can’t remember. Much like the last film made from Tobe Hooper's 1974 classic: the 2017 film Leatherface directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo.
“The Tohill’s vision is exactly what the fans want,” producer Fede Alvarez said in a statement. “It’s violent, exciting and so depraved that it will stay with you forever.
- 2/7/2020
- Den of Geek
This year, actress Renee Zellweger will receive the 2020 Courage Award for her charitable contributions and philanthropic efforts throughout her career, including her support of breast cancer research and awareness.
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (Wcrf) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow and Jamie Tisch, and Co-Chairs Wallis Annenberg & Kris Levine, NJ Falk, Tom Ford & Richard Buckley, Judy & Leonard Lauder, Marion Laurie, and Lori Kanter Tritsch & William P. Lauder, will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening.
The event, which will be hosted by actor, comedian, and producer Ken Jeong, will take place at the Beverly Wilshire, and benefit the Wcrf, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf).
Renée Zellweger is one of the most cherished and respected actors in modern cinema. She is most notably known for her starring role as the seminal British everywoman...
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (Wcrf) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow and Jamie Tisch, and Co-Chairs Wallis Annenberg & Kris Levine, NJ Falk, Tom Ford & Richard Buckley, Judy & Leonard Lauder, Marion Laurie, and Lori Kanter Tritsch & William P. Lauder, will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening.
The event, which will be hosted by actor, comedian, and producer Ken Jeong, will take place at the Beverly Wilshire, and benefit the Wcrf, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf).
Renée Zellweger is one of the most cherished and respected actors in modern cinema. She is most notably known for her starring role as the seminal British everywoman...
- 1/24/2020
- Look to the Stars
Remember when Renee Zellweger had Tom Cruise — and moviegoers — at “hello” in 1996’s “Jerry Maguire”? Or when she rebranded the working-girl archetype for the 21st-century in 2001’s “Bridget Jones’ Diary” and earned her first Academy Award nomination as a lead? Then there was her mastery of the art of singing, dancing and acting all at the same time as Roxie Hart, a murderous wannabe jazz-age chorine in 2002’s “Chicago,” the source of her second lead nod.
Back then, Zellweger was America’s sweetheart. But something happened after she won a supporting Oscar for her portrait of no-nonsense and self-sufficient mountain woman Ruby Thewes in 2003’s “Cold Mountain.”
Just when her career should have gone rocketing skyward, her opportunities on the big screen began to somewhat inexplicably shrink. Yes, that second Bridget Jones film in 2004 was a stinker, but at least she followed it with a sturdy stand-by-your-man role as Russell Crowe...
Back then, Zellweger was America’s sweetheart. But something happened after she won a supporting Oscar for her portrait of no-nonsense and self-sufficient mountain woman Ruby Thewes in 2003’s “Cold Mountain.”
Just when her career should have gone rocketing skyward, her opportunities on the big screen began to somewhat inexplicably shrink. Yes, that second Bridget Jones film in 2004 was a stinker, but at least she followed it with a sturdy stand-by-your-man role as Russell Crowe...
- 9/1/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
For the latest spotlight piece, I wanted to return to a former subject take another look at one of the most unusual A-listers that Hollywood has to offer. It’s none other than Matthew McConaughey, a unique star in the business. Up until recently known as a talented but easygoing movie star, he’s since undergone a career transformation that’s not just made him one of the most sought after actors around, but one of the most acclaimed as well. He’s entered the second phase of his career and could reach the stratosphere before long. McConaughey already has an Academy Award under his belt, and it’s not folly to think that Oscar could cite him again real soon. McConaughey got his start by stealing his scenes in Dazed and Confused. In fact, that first theatrical role gave him some instantly quotable dialogue and really established him as...
- 3/25/2019
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Synopsis: Leatherface and his demented family terrorize two couples on the way home from their prom. Review: While I love the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 1974, I must admit that I thought all the films that followed it in the series were quite lousy. The second one was just way too goofy and …
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- 12/18/2018
- by Todd Martin
- Horror News
"If looks could kill, he wouldn't need a chainsaw." Co-starring Renée Zellweger and Matthew McConaughey, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation is coming to home media like never before with a new Collector's Edition Blu-ray from Scream Factory, and ahead of its December 11th release, they've announced the full list of special features, including a new audio commentary (for the director's cut) by writer/director Kim Henkel.
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – If looks could kill, he wouldn’t need a chainsaw. “Leatherface” is Back! Scream Factory proudly presents the fourth installment of the terrifying franchise Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation makes its Blu-ray debut in North America on December 11, 2018.
The film is presented here in an ultimate collector’s edition featuring both the theatrical and director’s cuts, with loads of new extras including new audio commentary and interviews with cast and crew.
When a...
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – If looks could kill, he wouldn’t need a chainsaw. “Leatherface” is Back! Scream Factory proudly presents the fourth installment of the terrifying franchise Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation makes its Blu-ray debut in North America on December 11, 2018.
The film is presented here in an ultimate collector’s edition featuring both the theatrical and director’s cuts, with loads of new extras including new audio commentary and interviews with cast and crew.
When a...
- 11/7/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Since being announced, Scream Factory‘s Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release of oddball gem Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation has hit several snags, the first of which was the company being forced to remove stars Matthew McConaughey and Renee Zellweger from the cover art. Then came the delays. Originally set for release on September 25, the Blu-ray was recently bumped to October 30. Then it […]...
- 11/7/2018
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Halloween is over, and as the monsters, slashers, and trick-or-treaters fade into the night to be replaced with Christmas iconography, I am left with a hollow feeling. “Mr. Stark, I don’t feel so good.”
October is one of my favorite months of the year, and not just because of my wedding anniversary. October marks the changing of the seasons, the influx of pumpkin spice into the bloodstream of the world, and the only time when talking about horror movies regularly is okay and not a potential warning sign that there is a serial killer nearby.
The status of horror movies has changed over the years and continues to chase the fads of what’s popular; nothing new here. However, with a new Halloween film in theaters and a renewed interest in bringing back the Friday the 13th franchise, now is a great time to wax nostalgic on some of the classic slasher film franchises.
October is one of my favorite months of the year, and not just because of my wedding anniversary. October marks the changing of the seasons, the influx of pumpkin spice into the bloodstream of the world, and the only time when talking about horror movies regularly is okay and not a potential warning sign that there is a serial killer nearby.
The status of horror movies has changed over the years and continues to chase the fads of what’s popular; nothing new here. However, with a new Halloween film in theaters and a renewed interest in bringing back the Friday the 13th franchise, now is a great time to wax nostalgic on some of the classic slasher film franchises.
- 11/7/2018
- by GeekTyrant
- GeekTyrant
Since being announced, Scream Factory‘s Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation has already hit a couple snags, the first of which was the company being forced to remove stars Matthew McConaughey and Renee Zellweger from the cover art. Now, the release date has been pushed back yet again. Originally set for release on September 25, the Blu-ray was […]...
- 9/25/2018
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Matthew McConaughey‘s career has had more ups and downs than a sentence delivered in his usual Texas twang. After a few small roles, McConaughey was cast opposite an equally unknown Renee Zellweger in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” one of the many incarnations of that horror series. Then things suddenly seemed to blossom for the Texas actor and suddenly he had the lead in an adaptation of the John Grisham novel “A Time to Kill” and was on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine being hailed as the new Paul Newman. After a series of successful films, things seemed to go off track for McConaughey. He did a number of less than stellar romantic comedies and became more known for his tanned muscular torso than his acting talents.
McConaughey seemed to become aware of his career slump in the early 2010s and made a conscious change to redirect his career.
McConaughey seemed to become aware of his career slump in the early 2010s and made a conscious change to redirect his career.
- 9/14/2018
- by Robert Pius and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
I've got some big news for all of you horror movie fans out there. According to Bloody-Disgusting, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre film franchise may end up getting a TV series and a new film.
The rights to the horror franchise are currently held by Kim Henkel, the writer and producer of the original 1974 film. He also directed the 1994 movie, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation. It looks like the property is about to land at a new home and it looks like that home will be Legendary Entertainment, where "a series and more films are inevitable."
There have been attempts in the past to rive The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but Texas Chainsaw 3D and Leatherface were both big disappointments. Maybe Legendary will bring on a talented creative team to actually revive the franchise in a way that fans will appreciate.
One other cool thing that I want to point out...
The rights to the horror franchise are currently held by Kim Henkel, the writer and producer of the original 1974 film. He also directed the 1994 movie, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation. It looks like the property is about to land at a new home and it looks like that home will be Legendary Entertainment, where "a series and more films are inevitable."
There have been attempts in the past to rive The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but Texas Chainsaw 3D and Leatherface were both big disappointments. Maybe Legendary will bring on a talented creative team to actually revive the franchise in a way that fans will appreciate.
One other cool thing that I want to point out...
- 8/24/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Last month, we brought you Part 1 of an extensive cast & crew retrospective detailing the history of the oft-maligned sequel Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation! Continuing our coverage, we bring you the remainder of our interviews with actors Tyler Cone (The War at Home), Tonie Perensky (Varsity Blues), and John Harrison (Guiding Light) […]
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- 11/23/2017
- by Travis Mullins
- DreadCentral.com
Long before he blew the roof off with his Oscar-winning performance in Dallas Buyers Club, or journeyed through a wormhole and beyond for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, Matthew McConaughey got his big break thanks to Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation.
Initially released in ’94, Kim Henkel’s instantly forgettable slasher sequel placed McConaughey alongside Renée Zellweger – for the record, Zellweger also made her start running away from Vilmer Slaughter. But had things panned out differently, Matthew McConaughey would have been the hero of Henkel’s horror flick, and not the bat-shit insane psychopath hobbling around on a mechanical leg.
In a previous interview on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight (via Bloody Disgusting), the Oscar-winner confirmed that he was initially offered a Romeo-esque role to Zellweger’s Juliet.
I actually been offered the part of a guy who shows up on a motorcycle at the beginning of the movie, and rides off into...
Initially released in ’94, Kim Henkel’s instantly forgettable slasher sequel placed McConaughey alongside Renée Zellweger – for the record, Zellweger also made her start running away from Vilmer Slaughter. But had things panned out differently, Matthew McConaughey would have been the hero of Henkel’s horror flick, and not the bat-shit insane psychopath hobbling around on a mechanical leg.
In a previous interview on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight (via Bloody Disgusting), the Oscar-winner confirmed that he was initially offered a Romeo-esque role to Zellweger’s Juliet.
I actually been offered the part of a guy who shows up on a motorcycle at the beginning of the movie, and rides off into...
- 11/20/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
As most of you know, the widely-anticipated Texas Chainsaw prequel Leatherface was made available across On-Demand platforms this past weekend (October 20th) and has actually garnered some pretty decent reviews! It has been a long road for this prequel to… Continue Reading →
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- 10/27/2017
- by Travis Mullins
- DreadCentral.com
MoreHorror.com
Hdnet Movies has announced the complete line-up for "Rob Zombie's 13 Nights of Halloween," hosted by the horror icon himself, kicking off Thursday, Oct. 19 with his hit film "The Devil's Rejects" at 9pE.
Other films featured during the holiday stunt, which culminates in a 24-hour marathon on Halloween, include Wes Craven's "The Last House on the Left," Jonathan Demme's "The Silence of the Lambs," Steve McQueen in the original 1958 "The Blob" and more.
The full schedule and official details can be found below.
From The Press Release
“The Great American Nightmare” comes to Hdnet Movies this October, as the network unleashes Rob Zombie’s 13 Nights Of Halloween—airing every night at 9pE from Thursday, October 19 through Tuesday, October 31. The Halloween event puts the spotlight on 13 films hosted by heavy metal mastermind and acclaimed horror icon Rob Zombie. The event kicks off with Zombie’s celebrated sophomore opus The Devil’S Rejects,...
Hdnet Movies has announced the complete line-up for "Rob Zombie's 13 Nights of Halloween," hosted by the horror icon himself, kicking off Thursday, Oct. 19 with his hit film "The Devil's Rejects" at 9pE.
Other films featured during the holiday stunt, which culminates in a 24-hour marathon on Halloween, include Wes Craven's "The Last House on the Left," Jonathan Demme's "The Silence of the Lambs," Steve McQueen in the original 1958 "The Blob" and more.
The full schedule and official details can be found below.
From The Press Release
“The Great American Nightmare” comes to Hdnet Movies this October, as the network unleashes Rob Zombie’s 13 Nights Of Halloween—airing every night at 9pE from Thursday, October 19 through Tuesday, October 31. The Halloween event puts the spotlight on 13 films hosted by heavy metal mastermind and acclaimed horror icon Rob Zombie. The event kicks off with Zombie’s celebrated sophomore opus The Devil’S Rejects,...
- 9/13/2017
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Stars: Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor, Dennis Haysbert, Ben Gavin, Claudia Kim, Jackie Earle Haley, Fran Kranz, Abbey Lee, Katheryn Winnick, Nicholas Pauling, Michael Barbieri, José Zúñiga | Written by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, Anders Thomas Jensen, Nikolaj Arcel | Directed by Nikolaj Arcel
“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” As opening lines go, The Gunslinger’s should be up there with Pride and Prejudice’s universally acknowledged truth for sheer iconicism. We say should be, for Stephen King’s epic fantasy Western always was one of his most underappreciated, and less read.
Hence director Nikolaj Arcel and his screenwriters (plus committee, who had a big hand in this aberration) jettisoning that powerful, brilliant, stark opening in favour of modern-day New York and a teenage protagonist. For those unfamiliar with the books, The Dark Tower won’t be even nearly so offensive. Constant readers will...
“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” As opening lines go, The Gunslinger’s should be up there with Pride and Prejudice’s universally acknowledged truth for sheer iconicism. We say should be, for Stephen King’s epic fantasy Western always was one of his most underappreciated, and less read.
Hence director Nikolaj Arcel and his screenwriters (plus committee, who had a big hand in this aberration) jettisoning that powerful, brilliant, stark opening in favour of modern-day New York and a teenage protagonist. For those unfamiliar with the books, The Dark Tower won’t be even nearly so offensive. Constant readers will...
- 8/18/2017
- by Joel Harley
- Nerdly
To say that Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation is an odd entry into the franchise is a bit of an understatement. Me? I’ve seen the movie over a dozen times, and I’m still perplexed by what I’ve witnessed. Here’s… Continue Reading →
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- 12/28/2016
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
“Do your thing, cuz!”
Not since Busta Rhymes challenged Michael Myers to a kung fu fight has one moment in a horror movie so signified that a beloved franchise had completely lost its mind. But unlike Halloween: Resurrection, which represents the desperate, pandering death rattle of the Halloween franchise, those four words spoken near the end of 2013’s Texas Chainsaw find the series embracing a lunacy it had left behind for 20 years and attempting to inject new blood into Tobe Hooper’s dynasty. Literally. [Spoilers for Texas Chainsaw follow.]
Though it made a boatload of money upon its January 2013 release (about two and a half times its $20 million budget), Texas Chainsaw—originally called Texas Chainsaw 3D, as it was the first in the series released in the 3D format—is the kind of widely reviled sequel that most horror fans mention in conversations about the worst modern franchise films, standing alongside Jason Goes to Hell...
Not since Busta Rhymes challenged Michael Myers to a kung fu fight has one moment in a horror movie so signified that a beloved franchise had completely lost its mind. But unlike Halloween: Resurrection, which represents the desperate, pandering death rattle of the Halloween franchise, those four words spoken near the end of 2013’s Texas Chainsaw find the series embracing a lunacy it had left behind for 20 years and attempting to inject new blood into Tobe Hooper’s dynasty. Literally. [Spoilers for Texas Chainsaw follow.]
Though it made a boatload of money upon its January 2013 release (about two and a half times its $20 million budget), Texas Chainsaw—originally called Texas Chainsaw 3D, as it was the first in the series released in the 3D format—is the kind of widely reviled sequel that most horror fans mention in conversations about the worst modern franchise films, standing alongside Jason Goes to Hell...
- 11/10/2016
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
We never thought this day would come, but it has! During an interview with Yahoo! Movies, Renée Zellweger actually acknowledges that she appeared in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation. Look out, people… pigs are flying! She and her… Continue Reading →
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- 10/26/2016
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Every actor has to start their career somewhere, and most of the time the first film project for them isn't the best. ScreenRant has released a video that lists ten famous actors who got their starts with embarrassing movie roles. Some of the actors include Ben Affleck in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Denzel Washington in Heart Condition, Emilia Clarke in Triassic Attack, Matthew McConaughey and Renee Zellweger in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, and more. It's pretty funny to see where these big stars got their start.
Are you proud of your first job? If the answer is “no” then congratulations! You’re normal! While most of us have the luxury of being embarrassed in private, an actor’s resume is very public knowledge. And while some people get their big break right away, most of us start at the bottom. Here are 10 Famous Actors With Embarrassing Early Movie Roles.
Are you proud of your first job? If the answer is “no” then congratulations! You’re normal! While most of us have the luxury of being embarrassed in private, an actor’s resume is very public knowledge. And while some people get their big break right away, most of us start at the bottom. Here are 10 Famous Actors With Embarrassing Early Movie Roles.
- 9/25/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
With Bridget Jones's Baby, her first movie in 6 years, Renée Zellweger is back in the spotlight. Subscribe now for an inside look at why she took a break from acting, only in People!Long before Bridget Jones and "alright, alright, alright," Renée Zellweger shared the screen with a fellow Texan who was, also, then just an up-and-coming star. That fresh-faced actor? Matthew McConaughey. The pair, now longtime friends, starred alongside each other in 1994's Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation: Zellweger as a teen in danger and McConaughey as the villainous amputee putting her in harm's way. • To view the complete Jess Cagle Interview,...
- 9/16/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
- PEOPLE.com
TheWrap takes a look at the evolution of the actress from movies like “Dazed and Confused” to “My One and Only.” Renee Zellweger was born on April 25, 1969 in Texas. Her first job out of college was working in a beef commercial. 1991: Zellweger appeared as the uncredited “Girl in the blue pickup truck” in “Dazed and Confused.” 1994: Zellweger had her first major film role in the horror film, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” alongside Matthew McConaughey. 1994: Her next film was “Love and a .45,” in which she played a woman who plans a robbery with her boyfriend.
- 9/13/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
We’re now deep into the McConaissance folks. Yes, in the last few years, we’ve seen Matthew McConaughey really make the leap to the next stage of his career, shaking up the industry in the process. With this week marking the release of his new film The Sea of Trees, I wanted to take a look at his best work to date. Even before I started tackling heavier fare, he was someone I enjoyed, but that’s only grown these days. Whether in supporting or lead roles, he’s a unique and talented actor with a lot to offer. The years to come will be very exciting, both for us and for him… The Sea of Trees is a drama about a pair of suicidal men looking for a way out of a forest in Japan. One is Arthur Brennan (McConaughey), the protagonist, while the other is Takumi Nakamura...
- 8/25/2016
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
The time of year for mischief, magic, and scary movies has arrived, and some of the faces we grew up watching came to prominence after being covered in blood. Many of Hollywood’s top actors started their careers in the fear business. Here are eight whose big breaks came through the horror genre. George Clooney, “Return to Horror High”The year was 1987 and Clooney had yet to wow us with his effortless charm, Oscar-winning skills, and great taste in women. The A-lister-in-the-making was busy playing the doomed actor Oliver, who’s fittingly dressed as a police officer, during a string of high school murders. Renée Zellweger, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation”The “Bridget Jones’s Diary” actor teamed up with her fellow Lone Star State native Matthew McConaughey for this “Chainsaw” sequel in 1994. Both would go from sporting fake blood to winning real Oscars. Kevin Bacon, “Friday the 13th”Before “Footloose,...
- 10/29/2015
- backstage.com
You know what’s funny about The Texas Chainsaw Masscare: The Next Generation? Aside from the weird guy who shows up with all the piercings and funny nipples… that was the movie that helped(!) launch the careers of both Matthew McConaughey… Continue Reading →
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- 3/18/2015
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to Austin, Texas this week for South by Southwest, and in the spirit of giving back amidst the festival's corporate milieu — and keeping Austin weird — host Jimmy Kimmel and Matthew McConaughey teamed up to produce three ridiculous commercials for local video store Vulcan Video.
Kimmel first swings through Vulcan where he meets the proprietors, Bryan and Kristen, who show off the store's extensive inventory, from large collections of Jerry Lewis films and Canadian TV shows to a copy of Hot Dog... The Movie, a film Kimmel fondly remembers from his youth.
Kimmel first swings through Vulcan where he meets the proprietors, Bryan and Kristen, who show off the store's extensive inventory, from large collections of Jerry Lewis films and Canadian TV shows to a copy of Hot Dog... The Movie, a film Kimmel fondly remembers from his youth.
- 3/17/2015
- Rollingstone.com
To get to the McConaissance, we first had to trudge through some horrible movies. Some were done because Matthew McConaughey was coming up through the ranks and didn’t know any better. Others were failed attempts to set himself apart from the pack. And then there are the ones that we’ll chalk up to McConaughey being McConaughey. We can all look back now and laugh (or cringe) at these nine.9. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)Originally released as The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, then rereleased in 1997 with a new title following its lead actors’ rise to fame — McConaughey had appeared in A Time to Kill and Renée Zellweger in Jerry Maguire — this third installment in the horror franchise deserves to be forgotten. McConaughey plays Vilmer, a greasy, batshit crazy, inbred cannibal who, along with Leatherface, torments the hell out of the lone survivor (Zellweger) of a...
- 11/17/2014
- by Jason Guerrasio
- Vulture
Since making his big-screen debut more than 20 years ago in "Dazed and Confused," Matthew McConaughey has taken Hollywood by storm.
The Texas-born actor was practically a leading man from the get-go, starring in critically-acclaimed dramas before topping the box office in a flurry of romantic comedies. And then the McConaissance began. McConaughey transformed himself for a role in "Dallas Buyers Club," won his first Oscar -- and then nearly won an Emmy for "True Detective," too. Now, the actor continues his hot streak by starring in Christopher Nolan's space epic "Interstellar."
From his early days shooting armadillo to his love for bongo drums, here are 35 things you probably don't know about Matthew McConaughey.
1. Matthew David McConaughey was born November 4, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas to Mary Kathleen McCabe and James Donald McConaughey.
2. His mother is a former kindergarten teacher, while his father ran an oil supply business.
3. McConaughey's father was also...
The Texas-born actor was practically a leading man from the get-go, starring in critically-acclaimed dramas before topping the box office in a flurry of romantic comedies. And then the McConaissance began. McConaughey transformed himself for a role in "Dallas Buyers Club," won his first Oscar -- and then nearly won an Emmy for "True Detective," too. Now, the actor continues his hot streak by starring in Christopher Nolan's space epic "Interstellar."
From his early days shooting armadillo to his love for bongo drums, here are 35 things you probably don't know about Matthew McConaughey.
1. Matthew David McConaughey was born November 4, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas to Mary Kathleen McCabe and James Donald McConaughey.
2. His mother is a former kindergarten teacher, while his father ran an oil supply business.
3. McConaughey's father was also...
- 11/7/2014
- by Jonny Black
- Moviefone
For this week’s spotlight piece, I wanted to take a look at one of the most unusual A-listers that Hollywood has to offer. It’s none other than Matthew McConaughey, a unique star in the business. Up until recently known as a talented but easygoing movie star, he’s since undergone a career transformation that’s not just made him one of the most sought after actors around, but one of the most acclaimed as well. Last year alone, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a very strong year. He’s entered the second phase of his career and could reach the stratosphere before long. McConaughey got his start by stealing his scenes in Dazed and Confused. In fact, that first theatrical role gave him some instantly quotable dialogue and really established him as an interesting new actor on the scene. His next group of roles,...
- 11/5/2014
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel has found its directors.
French directing duo Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo will helm Leatherface, the prequel to Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror classic, reports Bloody Disgusting.
Maury and Bustillo are best known for horror movies such as 2007's Inside and 2011's Livid.
Seth M Sherwood is said to be writing the script for the upcoming release.
Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger, Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Biel, Matt Bomer, Jordana Brewster and R&B singer Trey Songz have each starred in a Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie.
Marilyn Burns, who starred as the only survivor in the 1974 classic, made cameos in the 1994's Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation and Texas Chainsaw 3D.
The actress, aged 65, passed away in August.
Watch the trailer for the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre below:...
French directing duo Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo will helm Leatherface, the prequel to Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror classic, reports Bloody Disgusting.
Maury and Bustillo are best known for horror movies such as 2007's Inside and 2011's Livid.
Seth M Sherwood is said to be writing the script for the upcoming release.
Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger, Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Biel, Matt Bomer, Jordana Brewster and R&B singer Trey Songz have each starred in a Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie.
Marilyn Burns, who starred as the only survivor in the 1974 classic, made cameos in the 1994's Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation and Texas Chainsaw 3D.
The actress, aged 65, passed away in August.
Watch the trailer for the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre below:...
- 11/1/2014
- Digital Spy
By now you’ve probably seen the recent pictures of Renee Zellweger that are popping up all over the web, which showcase a far different human being than the one films like Jerry Maguire and Bridget Jones’ Diary made us fall… Continue Reading →
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- 10/21/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
We're looking back at some of the top stars in Hollywood who got their start in horror movies!
In the spirit of the Halloween season, we're taking a look back at some of the top stars in Hollywood who got their start in horror movies.
1. George Clooney: Return of the Killer Tomatoes (1988)
Before launching into space with Gravity and well before his $1.9 billion box office numbers, George Clooney starred in the tomato-themed horror flick, Return of the Killer Tomatoes – this became Clooney’s first entrance to the big screen, and his first flop.
2. Matthew McConaughey: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)
Fresh off Dazed and Confused and before he stripped down for Magic Mike -- Matthew McConaughey terrorized a young Renée Zellweger in the 1994 horror film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation.
Video: The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes of All Time
3. Jennifer Aniston: Leprechaun (1993)
Just one year before she was cast as...
In the spirit of the Halloween season, we're taking a look back at some of the top stars in Hollywood who got their start in horror movies.
1. George Clooney: Return of the Killer Tomatoes (1988)
Before launching into space with Gravity and well before his $1.9 billion box office numbers, George Clooney starred in the tomato-themed horror flick, Return of the Killer Tomatoes – this became Clooney’s first entrance to the big screen, and his first flop.
2. Matthew McConaughey: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)
Fresh off Dazed and Confused and before he stripped down for Magic Mike -- Matthew McConaughey terrorized a young Renée Zellweger in the 1994 horror film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation.
Video: The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes of All Time
3. Jennifer Aniston: Leprechaun (1993)
Just one year before she was cast as...
- 10/20/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Ed Gein was a real, American cannibal killer who wore people's skin. In 1974, this manifested as a movie called The Texas Chainsaw Massacre that to this day is a great movie that I'm sure all you horror fans have watched over and over.
But that's the only one I can heartily recommend to everyday movie people. Director Tobe Hooper returned for 1986's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, but had no part in 1990s Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 or 1994's Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation.
Then, Michael Bay and Platinum Dunes got their hands on the franchise and rebooted in 2003's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre which lead into 2006's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (directed by Tmnt director Jonathan Liebsman) and 2013's Texas Chainsaw 3D.
Now it's Millennium Films' turn to take a shot at this franchise, and they've hired up-and-coming writer Seth M. Sherwood to...
But that's the only one I can heartily recommend to everyday movie people. Director Tobe Hooper returned for 1986's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, but had no part in 1990s Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 or 1994's Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation.
Then, Michael Bay and Platinum Dunes got their hands on the franchise and rebooted in 2003's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre which lead into 2006's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (directed by Tmnt director Jonathan Liebsman) and 2013's Texas Chainsaw 3D.
Now it's Millennium Films' turn to take a shot at this franchise, and they've hired up-and-coming writer Seth M. Sherwood to...
- 8/14/2014
- by Da7e
- LRMonline.com
‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ actress Marilyn Burns dead at 64 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre actress Marilyn Burns, the one cast member who manages to survive Leatherface in Tobe Hooper’s low-budget 1974 horror cult classic, was found dead on Tuesday, August 4, 2014, at her home in the Houston area. According to her manager, "she was found unresponsive by a family member." The cause of death remains unclear. Burns (born on July 5, 1950, in Erie, Pennsylvania) was 64. The Houston-raised Marilyn Burns began appearing in films in the early ’70s. She had a bit part in Robert Altman’s Houston-filmed Brewster McCloud (1970), starring Bud Cort, Sally Kellerman, and Shelley Duvall, and was later cast in a supporting role in Sidney Lumet’s Austin-shot 1974 drama Lovin’ Molly; however, Burns was ultimately replaced by Susan Sarandon, reportedly remaining in the production as a stand-in for both Sarandon and Blythe Danner. Also in 1974, Marilyn Burns landed the...
- 8/8/2014
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
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