the working title Leatherface 3D, principal photography took place in Shreveport, Louisiana between June and August 2011. The film was shot with a production budget of $20 million and on a 28 day schedule. Markus unexpectedly had to take over the second unit as stereographer. Production switched to a 24-hour shooting schedule in order to meet the filming deadline. Release Texas Chainsaw 3D was originally scheduled to be released theatrically on October 5, 2012 but was delayed to a January 4, 2013 release. On May 14, 2013, the film was released on DVD and Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D, which includes an UltraViolet digital copy of the film along with multiple commentaries and featurettes, an alternate opening and the trailer. Reception Box office On its opening day, Texas Chainsaw 3D took first place, earning $10.2 million. The film debuted in first place, making $21.7 million. It went on to make a total of $47.3 million worldwide. Critical response On Rotten Tomatoes, Texas Chainsaw 3D has an approval rating of 19% based on 79 reviews, with an average rating of 3.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "As an ugly and cynical attempt to rebrand Leatherface as horror anti-hero, Texas Chainsaw 3D is a bold move for the franchise." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 31 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "C+" on an A+ to F scale, with 63% of moviegoers being under the age of 25. IGN editor Eric Goldman wrote, "A few fun 3D-aided jump-scares aside, Texas Chainsaw 3D is a generic and laughable attempt to follow the original." Merchandise In March 2015, Hollywood Collectibles released a 20-inch Leatherface action figure, based on Dan Yeager’s portrayal of the character. References External links 2013 3D films 2013 films 2013 horror films 2013 horror thriller films 2010s serial killer films 2010s slasher films Alternative sequel films American 3D films American horror thriller films American sequel films American slasher films American vigilante films 2010s English-language films Halloween horror films Films about orphans Films directed by John Luessenhop Films produced by Kim Henkel Films scored by John Frizzell (composer) Films set in 1973 Films set in 2012 Films set in Texas Films shot in Louisiana Films with screenplays by Stephen Susco The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (franchise) films 2010s American films