The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Off the Hook with Teri McMinn

Off the Hook with Teri McMinn (2014)

*** 1/2 (out of 4)

This seventeen-minute interview with Teri McMinn can be found on the 40th Anniversary Blu-ray/DVD release of Tobe Hooper's THE Texas CHAIN SAW MASSACRE. Teri, who played Pam in the film, discusses a wide range of subjects including how she landed the role, the hot shooting conditions and how the role really didn't do anything for her career. In fact, she didn't score another movie role until thirty-five years. The most interesting part of this interview is when she discusses her three big scenes in the film. One, of course, dealing with her character being placed on the meat hook. The other being when she falls into the feathers and bones. And of course the freezer is discussed. The actress also talks about the shot following her off the swing and why she hated it for decades. Oveall this is an excellent interview that fans of the film are going to love. McGinn pretty much stayed away from other documentaries so it's great getting to hear her discuss her time on the film.