Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre a true story?
A: Kind of... Their was no psychotic cannibal family, but there was a Leatherface, and no he didn't carry a chainsaw.  His name was Ed Gein.  For a more detailed look at Ed Gein and pictures please go here  Ed Gein

2. What was the budget of the movie?
A: There have been different prices going around, but I believe it was $100,000

3. How did they do the "hook" scene?
A: There was a harness around "Pams" waist and thighs.   In the documentary they said it was extremely uncomfortable.

4. How long did it take to do the "dinner" scene?
A: A little over 3 weeks

5. Was the movie really filmed in Texas? Do you know where?
A: Yes.  I found a great site that's shows pictures of the site today.  Very interesting!  TCM Site

6. What color was the original poster? White or Black?
A: The original poster was white.  I believe the black posters are imports?

7. Where could I find the original or reproduction poster?
A: Your best bet is  E-bay .  They always have reproduction posters for about $15.00 bucks. That's where I got mine.  The original is very hard to find.  Every once and a while it can be seen on E-Bay.  It will cost you about $50.00-$100.00+

8. Is it true the film originally had a X rating?
A: Yes. The MPAA (Motion Picture Association Assholes)  immediatly stamped the film with a X rating even before seeing the film.  Today in some countrys it is still banned, but most are letting the film be re-released with a X type rating or censoring it slightly.

9.  Is there two versions of the Leatherface figure in the Movie Maniacs series?
A: Yes. Two versions were produced.  A PG-13 and R rated version.  The R rated version has blood , the PG-13 version does not.  The PG-13 version was made for stores who felt the R rated version was a bit to violent.  For more see the  Action Figure  section of the sight.
 
 

    Well, that's all of the questions I've heard lately in newsgroups, chat rooms, and what not.  If you have a question that you want answered I'd be glad to give a shot at it.  Thanks!