Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
“The terror begins the second it starts.”
Synopsis
Two college students driving coast to coast are lured off the main highway and onto a deserted Texas road where they are stalked by the menacing Leatherface and his family.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-13
Top Cast
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Kate Hodge
Michelle
Ken Foree
Benny
R.A. Mihailoff
Leatherface
William Butler
Ryan
Viggo Mortensen
Tex
Joe Unger
Tinker
Tom Everett
Alfredo
Miriam Byrd-Nethery
Mama
Jennifer Banko
Little Girl
David Cloud
Scott
Beth DePatie
Gina
Toni Hudson
Sara
Michael Shamus Wiles
Checkpoint Officer
Ron Brooks
T.V. Newsman
Duane Whitaker
Kim
Caroline Williams
Reporter (uncredited)
Kane Hodder
Leatherface – Stunt Double (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Screamfest Horror Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 12, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 13, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.88x
+$3.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Burr
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Henkel, Tobe Hooper, David J. Schow
- Original Score
- Jim Manzie, Pat Regan
- Original Title
- Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.8M
- Production Studios
- Nicolas Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Burr
Kim Henkel, Tobe Hooper, David J. Schow
Jim Manzie, Pat Regan
James L. Carter
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Michael De Luca, Robert Engelman
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Burr
Director
David J. Schow
Writer
Robert Engelman
Producer
Jim Manzie
Original Music Composer
James L. Carter
Director of Photography
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Editor
Mick Strawn
Production Design
Pat Regan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III about?
Two college students driving coast to coast are lured off the main highway and onto a deserted Texas road where they are stalked by the menacing Leatherface and his family.
Who directed Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III?
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III was directed by Jeff Burr.
Who stars in Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III?
The principal cast of Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III includes Kate Hodge, Ken Foree, R.A. Mihailoff, William Butler, Viggo Mortensen.
When was Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III released and how long is it?
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III?
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $5.8M at the worldwide box office (2.88 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III was composed by Jim Manzie, Pat Regan.
Is Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III based on a book or true story?
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Kim Henkel", Characters: "Tobe Hooper".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III?
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).