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Chainsaw Sally

  • 2004
  • R
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
651
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April Monique Burril in Chainsaw Sally (2004)
ComedyHorrorThriller

A young woman, traumatized after witnessing the murder of her parents as a young girl, grows up to be a serial killer whom gets her inspiration for killing from horror films.A young woman, traumatized after witnessing the murder of her parents as a young girl, grows up to be a serial killer whom gets her inspiration for killing from horror films.A young woman, traumatized after witnessing the murder of her parents as a young girl, grows up to be a serial killer whom gets her inspiration for killing from horror films.

  • Director
    • Jimmyo Burril
  • Writer
    • Jimmyo Burril
  • Stars
    • April Monique Burril
    • Mark Redfield
    • Alec Joseph
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    651
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jimmyo Burril
    • Writer
      • Jimmyo Burril
    • Stars
      • April Monique Burril
      • Mark Redfield
      • Alec Joseph
    • 27User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    April Monique Burril
    April Monique Burril
    • Sally Diamon
    Mark Redfield
    • Steve Kellerman
    Alec Joseph
    • Ruby Diamon
    David R. Calhoun
    • Harvey Benton
    Kristen Hudson
    • Cynthia Prescott
    Aaron Martinek
    • Officer Zeke Patrillo…
    Brad Smoley
    • Officer Earl Nylund
    Jennifer Rouse
    Jennifer Rouse
    • Ice Cream Girl
    Lesley Vernot
    • Tina Gray
    Gunnar Hansen
    Gunnar Hansen
    • Daddy
    Herschell Gordon Lewis
    Herschell Gordon Lewis
    • Mr. Gordon
    Suzi Lorraine
    Suzi Lorraine
    • Miss Busybee
    Shawn Jones
    • Stan
    Melissa Griffith
    • Vickie
    Andy Wentsel
    • Brad
    Jennifer Hessler
    • Bonnie
    • (as Jen Hessler)
    Angela Eraulth
    • Judith
    Chuck Richard
    • Mayor Maynot
    • Director
      • Jimmyo Burril
    • Writer
      • Jimmyo Burril
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    2movieman_kev

    huge letdown

    I decided to give this one a try from the pretty positive reviews, silly me, I thought this tale of a mild mannered librarian turned psycho killer had some potential. But the sad truth was that everything about this mess of a film is simply awful. From the porn-caliber acting to the lame ass comedy. The special effects (aka. Gore) was all right, but the rest of the movie was so bad that mere words can't convey how utterly disastrous it is. I thought that having the legendary Gunner Hansen AND legend H G Lewis would be a good sign and I'd find a diamond in the rough. Alas, no I couldn't have been more wrong. Avoid this film at all costs as it can only bring you misery. I consider myself a huge B-movie horror fan and even I loathed this film. That should tell you something.

    My Grade: D-

    DVD Extras: Commentary by Director/writer Jimmyo Burril, actress April Burril, and actor Shawn Jones: 30 minute documentary on the film; an interview with Gunnar Hansen; Story boards; a music video; promotional trailer; and trailers for "Skin Crawl", "Bacterium", "Creature from the hillbilly lagoon", "Chantel", "Sinful", "Shock-O-Rama", "Feeding the Masses", "Prison a go go", "Bite me!", "Screaming Dead", Suburben Nightmare", "Slime City", "Women's prison massacre", "Criminally Insane", "Satan's Black Wedding", & "Nurse Sherry"

    Eye Candy: Lesley Vermot got topless
    1k-daniels1990

    It's just bad

    This movie is really bad. I don't mean cheap or amateurish, as I understand low budget independent film making has many obstacles. My problem is that it is written terribly, acted even worse and is just a massive rip off of John Waters brilliant, Serial Mom. The title character ( played by the fleshy and comatose April Burrill ) kills those who offend her sensibilities by acting in ways she feels are unacceptable. Bad manners, talking in the library, not recycling ( whoops, that's from Serial Mom, sorry )... well, u get the picture. Basically the writer has taken Beverly Sutphin, Waters's domestic maniac, and put her in some punk rock ( read: I bought this cool gear at Hot Topic ) clothes. I could let the ripping off slide if the damn movie was even a little entertaining but it's not. I gave this one star. I do like to find one positive in any movie I hate, and in this, it's the actress Kristen Hudsen. She is beautiful, sexy and the only person who appears on screen that can act. Why isn't she Chainsaw Sally????
    8Brittanyjackson

    This is a Great low budget horror film

    All horror fans must see this. It is one of the best low budget horror films I have seen. I have just came from seeing the east coast premier in Baltimore. It had a pretty good story. and had some great bloody gory kill scenes(my personal favorite in horror films) Sally's brother Rudy was my favorite in the movie.He was a crazy drag queen in little skirts and high heel shoes.Gunner Hansen had a small role in the movie. It was great to see him return to the big screen. Let me just say the quite ones are the ones you have to watch for. I can't wait till it comes out on DVD. It is a must have. I wish this movie and all the people in it the best of luck.
    zmoviefan

    The highlight of the 2004 Shockerfest Con

    Pretty good flick. Back in 2004 I attended the Shockerfest Convention down in Modesto, CA and watched this on the big screen (and met some of the cast). I had no idea this was scheduled to play, when I saw one of the little flyers, I knew I had to watch it. My sister and I agreed that it was one of the best feature-length films shown.

    By day Sally works at a library. She has a younger brother who lives with her. I found this character 'Ruby' extremely likable and funny. At night Sally goes a little psycho violently murdering anyone she believes to be a threat to herself, her brother and her home.

    On a personal note, I thought the girl who played the 'Cinthia' was/is hot. Felt a little sad to find out this is her only film to date. Hope to see her in more movies in the future.

    Anyway, going back to Chainsaw Sally. The audience seemed to like it as much as my sister and I did. Can't wait for the sequel, hopefully I'll be able to watch it on the big screen as well!
    7jynx242

    Heck of a good time!

    OK - I know it is not a great movie (not really even a good one) but I have to admit that I LOVED this flick! There is something charming about a mild mannered librarian with an almost super-hero, goth, chainsaw wielding alter ego with a transvestite little brother. My friends and I laughed throughout the entire thing - and kept making comments like, "...if she were our local librarian - we'd totally hang out!" I also really enjoyed the music. We were all ready to absolutely hate (love/hate relationship) this movie, but by the end - we all had to admit that we liked it. I think I'm planning on a purchase so I can see it again!

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      April Monique Burril was pregnant during filming.
    • Quotes

      Sally: Hello, Mr. Gordon.

      Mr. Gordon: Hello, Sally.

      Sally: How's business?

      Mr. Gordon: Well, can't complain. And even if I could...

      Sally: Who would listen?

    • Crazy credits
      The doubles used in the film are listed as Dr. Tom, so named after Dr. Tom who took over the role of "the old man" in Plan 9 From Outer Space after Bela Lugosi had passed away.
    • Alternate versions
      The original cut had a voice-over narration by April Monique Burril for some of the scenes including the opening scene.
    • Connections
      Followed by The Chainsaw Sally Show (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      I Don't Want to Touch You Natalie Jane
      Written and performed by Brian Huddle

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Салли с бензопилой
    • Filming locations
      • Perryville, Maryland, USA(the town of Portersville)
    • Production companies
      • Forbidden Pictures
      • It Came From Planet X
      • NarlyStarr Productions
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    • Budget
      • $40,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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