The German Chainsaw Massacre (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1990, The German Chainsaw Massacre is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Christoph Schlingensief, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Taking place around the German reunification of 1990, a group of East Germans cross the border to visit West Germany and get slaughtered by a psychopathic cannibal family who want to turn them into sausages.
Who’s in it. The German Chainsaw Massacre stars Karina Fallenstein as Clara, Susanne Bredehöft as Claras Mann, Artur Albrecht as Claras Liebhaber and Volker Spengler as Hank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The German Chainsaw Massacre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The German Chainsaw Massacre page.
If you liked it. Fans of The German Chainsaw Massacre tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The German Chainsaw Massacre (1990)?
- In US, The German Chainsaw Massacre is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The German Chainsaw Massacre worth watching?
- The German Chainsaw Massacre holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The German Chainsaw Massacre?
- The German Chainsaw Massacre stars Karina Fallenstein, Susanne Bredehöft, Artur Albrecht, Volker Spengler and Alfred Edel.
- When was The German Chainsaw Massacre released?
- The German Chainsaw Massacre was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.