Chainsaws Were Singing

Dec 20, 2024

1h 57m

★ 7.8

Texas Chainsaw meets Monty Python... and Les Miserables.

Overview

Adventures await when new lovers are separated by a chainsaw killer.

Genres

Comedy

Horror

Action

Production Companies

Marani Bros

Chainsaws Were Singing Trailers

Cast

Tom

Karl-Joosep Ilves

Maria

Laura Niils

Jaan

Janno Puusepp

Killer

Martin Ruus

Mother

Rita Rätsepp

Killer (singing voice)

Mart Toome

Pepe

Ra Ragnar Novod

Kevin

Henryk Johan Novod

Pelle / Headshot #5 / Melancholy Kill #4

Peeter Maran

Police Officer

Thomas Kolli

Police Rookie

Olavi Saar

Killer's Father

Mart Vugt

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