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• Jeff "

  
  Prequel to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake is a bland affair that even with the fact that it introduces an interesting back-story; it still fails in terms of quality horror films. The series took a more torture porn esque kind of turn with the original remake and with this entry as… More
  Prequel to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake is a bland affair that even with the fact that it introduces an interesting back-story; it still fails in terms of quality horror films. The series took a more torture porn esque kind of turn with the original remake and with this entry as well, there is way more gore instead of pulse pounding terror. The prequel, like the remake relies on style versus substance and the result is a disappointing film that leaves horror fans wanting more out of a TCM movie. Acting wise, this film suffers from as poor cast that are pretty forgettable and there's nothing worthwhile here to really enjoy. Younger horror fans may enjoy it, but to those who love a well constructed horror film, they will be disappointed in the result of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. Remakes and subsequent sequels tend to cheapen a horror fans experience by relying more on computerized special effects than on hand made effects of old school horror features. This might have worked, but unfortunately the film's script leaves a lot to be desired and I found it to be underdeveloped. Although it had an interesting idea, this film ultimately left a lot to be desired. In terms of effective terror, this is one that just doesn't have anything to offer to TCM fans. The film is poorly directed with an interesting, but lacking story, thus it just ends falling apart towards the end. If you've never seen this film or the original remake, you're definitely not missing much. Stick with the original trilogy; at least they were well done, and very entertaining. This film simply tries too hard, and in turn, it fails.

• Directors C

  
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon13.gif[/img] I'll start by saying this is not a film in any meaning of the word it's just a studio milking one of the easiest cow's to milk for cash in the history of horror cinema. So here's the… More
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon13.gif[/img] I'll start by saying this is not a film in any meaning of the word it's just a studio milking one of the easiest cow's to milk for cash in the history of horror cinema. So here's the making of: A bunch of bank managers got together and stripped a classic horror film a.k.a "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (almost) entirely of it's pride. They then decided after stealing 51 million dollars with a remake that they wanted more. So they then took a classic movie with an inspired story and made a pointless prequel with a storyline probably made up on the spot. This so called storyline was the back story of one of the most iconic and terrifying horror characters in history and destroyed his reputation by explaining why he is, the way that he is, and why he brutally murders people with a chainsaw. Is that in any way scary? Hell no.

• Bethany M

  
  Very scary. The guy really petrifys me and it's a film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A must see!

• Ken S

  
  Just terrible and stupid

• Coxxie M

  
  aw man i would go to every show Dane Cook does for 2009 to sleep with Jordana Brewster

• KJ P

  
  The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: the beginning, is now, in my head, the beginning of the end of film. This is probably the worst horror film I have ever seen in my life. I apologize to the filmmakers for being so harsh, but I don't have any other word to use other than DREADFUL!

• jd c

  
  Extremely violent sequel to the remake. Much more extreme this time around. The sheriff plays a more serious, demented role in this one. This is one fu*ked up movie. One of the most violent mainstream rated "R" films to come out in quite some time. Again, this one is highly… More
  Extremely violent sequel to the remake. Much more extreme this time around. The sheriff plays a more serious, demented role in this one. This is one fu*ked up movie. One of the most violent mainstream rated "R" films to come out in quite some time. Again, this one is highly entertaining. Great performances and great direction. A solid and gory frightfest. Highly recommended. (watch the UNRATED version) <a href="http://s294.photobucket.com/albums/mm89/JDHallowEEn/HorrorQf/?action=view&current=TCM5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm89/JDHallowEEn/HorrorQf/TCM5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

• Wahida K

  
  There are about 5 Movies based upon the events Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I liked this one.

• Conner R

  
  While it is nowhere near the perfection of the first remake, it definitely kept the style and the characters from it. It's a far simpler plot this time around, but it does answer a lot of questions about Leatherface and the rest of the Hewitt family that I found to be very… More
  While it is nowhere near the perfection of the first remake, it definitely kept the style and the characters from it. It's a far simpler plot this time around, but it does answer a lot of questions about Leatherface and the rest of the Hewitt family that I found to be very interesting. It's an extremely fun movie and fans of the series won't be disappointed.

• Anthony L

  
  It doesn't really achieve what it sets out to do. The beginning was supposed to explain why the family descended into their horrific madness. This is just another bog standard chapter in a franchise that's past it. Nice cinematography, OK acting, plenty of gore but… More
  It doesn't really achieve what it sets out to do. The beginning was supposed to explain why the family descended into their horrific madness. This is just another bog standard chapter in a franchise that's past it. Nice cinematography, OK acting, plenty of gore but unnecessary and unsubtle. I know it?s a horror but this film is too violent and shares none of the real terror of the original.

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"Witness The Birth Of Fear"</i> On one last road trip before they're sent to serve in Vietnam, two brothers and their girlfriends get into an accident that calls their local sheriff to the scene. Thus begins a terrifying experience where the teens are… More
  <i>"Witness The Birth Of Fear"</i> On one last road trip before they're sent to serve in Vietnam, two brothers and their girlfriends get into an accident that calls their local sheriff to the scene. Thus begins a terrifying experience where the teens are taken to a secluded house of horrors, where a young, would-be killer is being nurtured. <center><font size=+2 face="Verdana"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> A pointless film that presents an unnecessary and trite "beginning" story of one of horror's most infamous monsters, Leatherface and his cannibalistic clan. The reason they are cannibals: they can't afford food? Come on, what about that cow the kids hit? In all fairness though is any reason for cannibalism in this film's world a real good reason? No, but they could've tried harder. This film is also drained of all tension, since it is a prequel and since we know the police don't discover the Hewitt clan's deeds until Aug. 1973 we know that every person we are supposed to root for is going to die. That said (and believe me I could go on) there are some great moments in the film. The push-up scene is gruesomely delightful in all its manic glee and the scene where we discover why Old Monty has no legs in the first film is one of those classic moments. R. Lee Ermey continues his self-righteous rant that he so perfected in "Full Metal Jacket" (for you who may not know he was in fact a real life Marine Drill Sergeant before that film). And lastly the scene with the Tea Lady is perfectly macabre. This film was unnecessary and feels forced and completely out of sync with the decent enough for what it was 2003 remake. Last comment, This film is completely devoid of any real timeline connection to the 2003 film though. Supposedly the meat packing plant closed down in 1969, yet at the end of the remake Erin fights Thomas and cuts off his arm in a fully functional meat packing plant in August 1973. I guess it is possible for a new meat packing plant to have been built in that time, but based on the weariness of this film's story, I think it's an oversight.

• Chris G

  
  Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is the terrible prequel to 2003's remake of the original TCM. This film is basically a remake of that film with the twist that everything gets explained in this one. TCM:TB is not a scary film. It's main goal is to try to disgust you… More
  Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is the terrible prequel to 2003's remake of the original TCM. This film is basically a remake of that film with the twist that everything gets explained in this one. TCM:TB is not a scary film. It's main goal is to try to disgust you with some gory visuals that fails on impact. This is your typical coattails sequel to cash in on its predecessor. If you have ever wondered why films like Halloween and the original TCM are considered classics is that the villains in those films have no explanation. They are there stalking and killing. The mystery is what makes the films scary. Explaining everything is just like a magician revealing how he pulled the rabbit out of his hat.

• _kelly .

  
  could have been longer and less identical (more like less of a carbon copy) to its 2003 predecessor

• A.D. V

  
  Better than the remake but marred by a stupid, telegraphed, unbelievable ending.

• Taylor B

  
  If you paid to see this, go find a rope in your backyard. Now, make a little knot/circle with the rope. Hang it on your door, then put the rope around your neck.

• Lanning :

  
  This is a perfect example of what's wrong with the horror genre these days: not enough fresh ideas anymore. If there's anything truly horrifying about this movie, I missed it. Pretty stale stuff, like almost every "horror" movie coming out. I give Ermey credit… More
  This is a perfect example of what's wrong with the horror genre these days: not enough fresh ideas anymore. If there's anything truly horrifying about this movie, I missed it. Pretty stale stuff, like almost every "horror" movie coming out. I give Ermey credit for being a great a-hole, but he definitely ain't scary. Think Sergi López in <i>Pan's Labyrinth</i> if you want to see someone who's really scary. Now that character is far and away more terrifying than anything you'll see here. I do, however, have to give this way below-average movie one big star because: <p>Hey! It's Jordana Brewster : ) <p> If it weren't for good old Jordana, Walter, I might not have been able to sit through the whole thing.

• Michael G

  
  Uhg. This movie was so painful. The contrived and gimmicky plot elements were awful. The connections with the other Chainsaw Massacre were completely lackluster and I was really hoping to give a shit. Instead all I got was a sorry rehash (namely R. Lee Ermey) of the original and the… More
  Uhg. This movie was so painful. The contrived and gimmicky plot elements were awful. The connections with the other Chainsaw Massacre were completely lackluster and I was really hoping to give a shit. Instead all I got was a sorry rehash (namely R. Lee Ermey) of the original and the remake. Admittedly it was a good-looking movie and it began to pick up about 10 minutes before it ended, but it was an all too common case of too little too late. Not even numerous shots of Jordana Brewster's ass crack made me care about this one. And that supposed to be shocking ending made me pray that the beginning is the end. (Cymbal crashes)

• Cassandra M

  
  Texas Chainsaw Massacre:The Beginning is a fantastic slasher film that brings us back to the classic era of 1970's slashers.I loved this chainsaw film simply because it answers all the whys and provides you with leatherface's history.Definitely gorier than the previous film… More
  Texas Chainsaw Massacre:The Beginning is a fantastic slasher film that brings us back to the classic era of 1970's slashers.I loved this chainsaw film simply because it answers all the whys and provides you with leatherface's history.Definitely gorier than the previous film and far more cringe inducing.This is first non cheesy slasher i've seen in ages which is a very nice change for me personally. The acting in the film is very good there are some very intense performances and some graphic scenes.It's shot very 70's slasherseque which overall gives it a creepy aura.The storyline is very easy to follow yet very disturbing and depressing at the same time.Overall fans of The Devil's Rejects and The Hills Have Eyes see Texas Chainsaw Massacre:The Beginning it's well worth the admission fee

• Dean !

  
  A very good horror but almost identical to the recent remake version. Doesn't go indepth at all to show "The beginning"

• Lafe F

  
  This was a prequel to the remake - get it? I would have preferred the beginning to the classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre series instead. And what a stupid beginning; Leatherface goes from baby to adult in a minute; we don't get to see him growing up and teenaged years; which… More
  This was a prequel to the remake - get it? I would have preferred the beginning to the classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre series instead. And what a stupid beginning; Leatherface goes from baby to adult in a minute; we don't get to see him growing up and teenaged years; which would've been hilarious. It's almost a remake of the 2003 remake, with similar plot, characters and setting. A lot of the camera is shaky and blurred, with music-video editing. It felt like a cheap retread of the same territory to cash in with us eager horror fans. Bad movie experience.

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