| "Chainsaw" | |
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| Air date | September 29th, 2015 |
| Writers | Ryan Murphy; Brad Falchuk; Ian Brennan |
| Director | Ryan Murphy |
| Producers | Robert M. Williams, Jr.; Alexis Martin Woodall; Ian Brennan; Brad Falchuk; Ryan Murphy; James Williams; Jeff Dickerson |
| Starring | Emma Roberts; Skyler Samuels; Lea Michele; Glen Powell; Diego Boneta; Abigail Breslin; Keke Palmer; Nasim Pedrad; Lucien Laviscount; Oliver Hudson; Billie Lourd; Jamie Lee Curtis |
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"Chainsaw" is the third episode of the dramatic comedy slasher series Scream Queens. It was directed by Ryan Murphy with a script written by Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. It was originally screened at the San Diego Comic-Con in July, 2015, but had its broadcast premiere as a two-part pilot, along with "Hell Week", on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 at 9:00 pm.
Cast[]
Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Emma Roberts | Chanel Oberlin |
| Skyler Samuels | Grace Gardner |
| Lea Michele | Hester Ulrich |
| Glen Powell | Chad Radwell |
| Diego Boneta | Pete Martinez |
| Abigail Breslin | Chanel #5, Libby Putney |
| Keke Palmer | Zayday Williams |
| Oliver Hudson | Wes Gardner |
| Nasim Pedrad | Gigi Caldwell |
| Lucien Laviscount | Earl Grey |
| Billie Lourd | Chanel #3, Sadie Swenson |
| Jamie Lee Curtis | Cathy Munsch |
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Niecy Nash | Denise Hemphill |
| Roger Bart | Doctor Herfmann |
| Charisma Carpenter | Mrs. Herfmann |
| Breezy Eslin | Jennifer |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeanna Han | Sam ("Predatory Lez") |
| Caleb Emery | Eugene Melman |
| David Simpson | Aaron Cohen |
| Martin Bats Bradford | Clerk |
| Evan Paley | Caulfield Mount Herman |
| Austin Rhodes | Dodger |
| Aaron Rhodes | Roger |
| Hope Leigh | Buxom undergrad #1 |
| Paula Gebhardt | Buxom undergrad #2 |
Notes & Trivia[]
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- Scream Queens was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.
- This episode is rated TV-14.
- Actress Niecy Nash is given a "Special Guest Star" credit in this episode.
- This is the first episode of Scream Queens directed by Ian Brennan. He directs two episodes of the series in total. His next episode as a director is the series finale, "Drain the Swamp"].
- This is the third episode of Scream Queens written by Ian Brennan. He writes thirteen episodes of the series overall. He previously wrote "Hell Week". His next episode as writer "Mommie Dearest".
- This is the first work in the horror genre for actor Caleb Emery. He will go on to play the role of Dale "Woody" Woodworth in the 2018 slasher film Summer of 84.
Allusions[]
- Professor Gardner shows the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to his class. Scenes of Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface and Teri McMinn as Pam Willard are seen in the episode.
Quotes[]
- Chanel Oberlin: This closet is the most precious thing in my life. It's like a second vagina to me, so you sneaking in here and rifling through my clothes is a heinous violation! You have violated my closet vag.