Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (Mediabook B, 2 Blu-rays Region B) (Import/Plaion Pictures)

Synopsis

In a decaying Texas slaughterhouse in 1939, a child is born into darkness. Discovered and raised by the cannibalistic Hewitt family after being left to die, the boy grows up under their brutal care—developing a disturbing fascination with torture and chainsaws.

By the summer of 1969, a group of ill-fated teenagers crosses paths with this newly formed monster: Leatherface.

More shocking than the ending is the beginning—this relentless prequel to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre pushes the brutality of the franchise to unbearable extremes. Originally released in a censored version in German cinemas in 2006, this splatter classic is now finally presented fully uncut, nearly 20 years later—restored in all its uncompromising intensity.

Not for the faint of heart.

Extras

• Uncut version, fully dubbed
• Theatrical cut
• Audio commentary with Jonathan Liebesman, Brad Fuller & Andrew Form
• Audio commentary with Steve Barton & Chris MacGibbon
• Making-of documentary “Down to the Bone” (approx. 43 min)
• Deleted & extended scenes with optional commentary (approx. 7 min)
• Interview with Lew Temple (approx. 11 min)
• Interview with makeup artists Jack Garber & Kevin Wasner (approx. 15 min)
• Interview with cinematographer Lukas Ettlin (approx. 15 min)
• Alternate endings with commentary (approx. 5 min)
• German trailer
• English trailer
• Image gallery with rare promotional material
• 20-page booklet by Benedikt Wilken