*limited run* Blackest Heart (1990) The German Chainsaw Massacre | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

1080p Source.   English Subtitles.

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Title: The German Chainsaw Massacre (1990)

Genre: Horror, Comedy

Plot Synopsis:
Set during the German reunification of 1990, a group of East Germans crosses the border into West Germany in search of freedom and opportunity. Instead, they fall prey to a deranged, cannibalistic family that butchers refugees and turns their bodies into sausages. A grotesque and satirical take on national identity, the film uses extreme violence and absurdity to reflect on the fears and social tensions surrounding reunification.

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Cast and Crew:

• Director: Christoph Schlingensief

• Writers: Christoph Schlingensief

• Cast:

  • Karina Fallenstein as Clara

  • Susanne Bredehöft as Claras Mann / Margit

  • Artur Albrecht as Claras Liebhaber

  • Volker Spengler as Henk

  • Alfred Edel as Alfred

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YouTube Trailer:
The German Chainsaw Massacre | Trailer 

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IMDb Link:
The German Chainsaw Massacre (1990)

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Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. DavidNeedToKnow – ★★★½
   “Interesting, sleazy and artsy German splatter flick with political messages and social commentary. This film might be one of the most special of my new discoveries since I’ve started this year’s Spooktober marathon.”

2. SkaneNoise – ★★★½
   “I sort of liked this and sort of disliked this, but I never hated it and never loved it. Its violence is Tromaesque. And while its political satire isn’t exactly subtle, it is fun and funny.”

3. Chaotenkopp – ★★★
   “This movie offers a commentary on the reunion of Western and Eastern Germany through the medium of a satirical horror slasher. While I really like the premise, the comically over-the-top and graphic nature of every scene becomes very tiresome halfway through.”

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Meta Description:
A grotesque horror satire, The German Chainsaw Massacre (1990) reimagines the German reunification as a cannibalistic slaughterhouse. Directed by Christoph Schlingensief, this provocative cult film blends gore and absurdity to critique nationalism and societal fear in post-Wall Germany.