John Luessenhop: John Luessenhop. Director: Takers. With Texas Chainsaw 3D, director/writer John Luessenhop successfully rebooted an iconic horror franchise while recording his 2nd #1 US box office opening in a little more than two years. Two summers before, Mr. Luessenhop made a splash when his stylish action film Takers surprised the field and opened #1. Upon its video release, Takers followed its box office success by topping U.S. charts for sales, rentals...