---
title: "The German Chainsaw Massacre"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-german-chainsaw-massacre-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 81611
imdb_id: "tt0099415"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 63
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The German Chainsaw Massacre (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-german-chainsaw-massacre-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The German Chainsaw Massacre is a 1990 film written and directed by Christoph Schlingensief and released in Germany on November 29, 1990. Also known by its German title Das deutsche Kettensägenmassaker, which translates to The First Hour of the Reunification, and as Blackest Heart in the United States, the movie falls into the comedy, thriller, and horror genres. The film stars Karina Fallenstein, Alfred Edel, Udo Kier, and Irm Hermann. The story takes place around the German reunification of 1990 and follows a group of East Germans who cross the border to visit West Germany. Upon their arrival, they are slaughtered by a psychopathic cannibal family who intend to turn them into sausages. The production was shot within two weeks following October 3, 1990, with filming taking place in Mülheim an der Ruhr and the surrounding area.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christoph Schlingensief
- **Networks / Studios**: DEM Film, Rhewes Filmproduktion, Hymen II

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Karina Fallenstein** as *Clara*
- **Susanne Bredehöft** as *Clara's Husband/Margit*
- **Artur Albrecht** as *Clara's Lover*
- **Volker Spengler** as *Hank*
- **Alfred Edel** as *Alfred*
- **Brigitte Kausch** as *Brigitte*
- **Dietrich Kuhlbrodt** as *Dietrich*
- **Reinald Schnell** as *Kurti*
- **Udo Kier** as *Jonny*
- **Irm Hermann** as *Customs Officer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The German Chainsaw Massacre online?
The German Chainsaw Massacre is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The German Chainsaw Massacre worth watching?
The German Chainsaw Massacre holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 28 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The German Chainsaw Massacre and when was it released?
The German Chainsaw Massacre is a feature film with a runtime of 63 minutes. It was released in 1990. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The German Chainsaw Massacre?
The German Chainsaw Massacre was directed by Christoph Schlingensief.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The German Chainsaw Massacre — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/81611)
- [The German Chainsaw Massacre - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_German_Chainsaw_Massacre)
- [Das deutsche Kettensägenmassaker – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_deutsche_Kettens%C3%A4genmassaker)
- [The German Chainsaw Massacre (1990) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/81611-das-deutsche-kettens-genmassaker/cast)
- [The German Chainsaw Massacre (1990) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/blackest-heart/credits)
- [The German Chainsaw Massacre Regie: Christoph Schlingensief | Filmgalerie 451](https://www.filmgalerie451.de/en/films/the-german-chainsaw-massacre)

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