REFERENCES
FILMS
REPULSION (1965)
When Heather shuts the door to the armoire and finds the dead body of Verna Carson, it is a nod to this film by Roman Polanski.
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974)
Direct sequel to the original film, featuring returning cast and stylistic similarities.
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART 2 (1986)
Drayton Sawyer (Bill Moseley) originally starred in this film as Chop-Top.
LEATHERFACE: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III (1990)
This movie features a shot of a townie holding a chainsaw above his head, similar to the iconic shot of Leatherface used in the 1990 film.
THELMA & LOUISE (1991)
The character of Darryl, while based on the Hitchhiker from the original TCM, was also based on Brad Pitt's character J.D. from this film.
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2003)
Leatherface's name is Jedidiah Sawyer in this film. In the 2003 remake, Jedidiah was the young Hewitt boy the group meets the Crawford Mill.
SAW II (2005)
The girl working at the carnival is seen wearing the pig mask and robe first seen in 'Saw II'.
BONEBOYS (2012)
The name on the headstone of Heather's mother is 'Sissy', which is also the name of the heroine in this film. Originally written by Kim Henkel as a sequel to the original film, Boneboys features another evil character named 'Ollie', which is one of the main antagonists in this film.
A HAUNTED HOUSE (2013)
The movie is mentioned in the dialogue of this film.
THE INTERNSHIP (2013)
An internet ad for 'Texas Chainsaw' is shown on the web.
THE FANATIC (2019)
The movie poster from 'Texas Chainsaw' is shown in Moose's room.
TELEVISION
BAD MOVIE BEATDOWN (2011)
Episode: 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning'.
The Film Brain mentions 'Texas Chainsaw', much to Welshy's horror.
HALF IN THE BAG (2012)
Episode: 'Django Unchained And 2012 Recap'.
'Texas Chainsaw' is mentioned during this episode.
THE CINEMA SNOB (2013)
Episode: 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'.
'Texas Chainsaw' is mentioned.
THE O'REILLY FACTOR (2013)
Episode: 'January 8, 2013'.
During this episode, Bill says to avoid people who watch this movie and movies like it.
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (2013)
Episode: '#21.68'.
During this episode, Jay mention that this movie came out this weekend.
THE CINEMA SNOB (2013)
Episode: '42nd Street Forever, Volume 1'.
During this episode, Snob doesn't remember seeing this movie.
MIDNIGHT SCREENINGS (2013)
Episode: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D'.
'Texas Chainsaw' is reviewed.
MIDNIGHT MOVIE REVIEW (2013)
Episode: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D'.
'Texas Chainsaw' is reviewed.
MIDNIGHT SCREENINGS (2013)
Episode: 'The Worst Films Of 2013: Brian And Dave Edition'.
Brian ranks 'Texas Chainsaw' at #10, tied with 'A Good Day To Die Hard'.
THE BLOCKBUSTER BUSTER (2013)
Episode: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D'.
'Texas Chainsaw' is reviewed.
BAD MOVIE BEATDOWN (2013)
Episode: 'The Devil Inside'.
'Texas Chainsaw' is referred to as "another horror movie that made money when released in January of its respective year".
BAD MOVIE BEATDOWN (2014)
Episode: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D'.
'Texas Chainsaw' is reviewed.
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE (2015)
Episode: 'The Hairy Bus'.
Carl mentions that he is going to see "Texas Hacksaw Massacre 3D".
THE CINEMA SNOB (2015)
Episode: 'A Ton Of Grass Goes To Pot'.
The Snob says, "The opening scene to 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' makes more sense than this".
THE CINEMA SNOB (2015)
Episode: 'Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers'.
The Snob says, "This is the most pro-armed militia horror film until 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' came around".
THE CINEMA SNOB (2016)
Episode: 'Silent Night, Bloody Night'.
The Snob says, "Those bastard 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' people are still hiding the dates".
THE KILL COUNT (2019)
Episode: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D'.
The kills of 'Texas Chainsaw' are discussed and analyzed.
THE KILL COUNT (2019)
Episode: 'Leatherface'.
'Texas Chainsaw' is mentioned during this episode.
WATCH MOJO (2019)
Episode: 'Top 10 R-Rated Horror Movies That Aren't Scary'.
'Texas Chainsaw' ranks #7.
VIDEO
SLICE AND DICE: THE SLASHER FILM FOREVER (2012)
The 'Texas Chainsaw' movie poster is shown.
30 NIGHTS OF PARANORMAL ACTIVITY WITH THE DEVIL INSIDE THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2013)
Leatherface, as portrayed in this film, appears.
COMING SOON (2014)
A pirated DVD cover of 'Texas Chainsaw' is shown during this episode.
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MISTLETOE (2017)
This short contains material directly spoofing the film.
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