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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved the remake though it couldnt touch the original and this prequel does it justice as Tobe Hooper shared some involvment in the making, the back story is creepy and Leatherface hasnt lost the edge. This is a great installment to the series. Now lets hope New Line churns out the rumored Elm Street Prequel or The Elm Street Murders.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you reading this then you obviously have a good idea of what the film is about. As far as horror films go, this one is a treat.
The film is sold as being "an origin story" but it is really just another excuse to see who can come up with the most twisted and disturbing way of killing someone. This film scores highly on that front, especially with one of the characters death towards the end, which is as sick as anything I have seen on film before.
The film is shot in the same way as the chainsaw remake a couple of years ago in a very stylish fashion. There are lots of long sweeping shots which give the film a sense of scale. It looks fantastic and once the action moves to "that" house the atmosphere becomes very chilling and claustrophobic.
The film is a must see for horror fans. Whilst not exactly re-inventing the wheel, it does take a fresh look at a very old character. This film does exactly what it was intended to do, provide numerous scares, all soaked in a copious amount of blood and gore.
The film is sold as being "an origin story" but it is really just another excuse to see who can come up with the most twisted and disturbing way of killing someone. This film scores highly on that front, especially with one of the characters death towards the end, which is as sick as anything I have seen on film before.
The film is shot in the same way as the chainsaw remake a couple of years ago in a very stylish fashion. There are lots of long sweeping shots which give the film a sense of scale. It looks fantastic and once the action moves to "that" house the atmosphere becomes very chilling and claustrophobic.
The film is a must see for horror fans. Whilst not exactly re-inventing the wheel, it does take a fresh look at a very old character. This film does exactly what it was intended to do, provide numerous scares, all soaked in a copious amount of blood and gore.
Format:DVD
As a fan of many horror films for years I would happily say this is one of the very best to me. Although I'm annoyed at how long its taking to get a region 2 Blu-ray as I'm still waiting for a release date??!! But I have heard news there is also a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film planned but it will be produced by 'Twisted Pictures' (silent hill etc..) due in 2012/13 and likely to be in 3D so around that time im expecting to see Blu-ray cash-ins released or even a boxset.
As for this film it can be argued that its predictable and been too similar to previous 'Texas' fims (frankly thats why I loved it - has the best of all of them) - this could be a stand alone film to the series. It throws in all the best bits, literally gets straight into the action and carries such an amazing ingrossing atmosphere throughout. Heart pounding theme music add to that a much improved level of realistic gore (they didnt hold back) and solid acting with good characters. Leatherface and the family are spot on as last time. This film is brutal... but then it is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and if you've never seen it and you want a film that'll make you dig youre fingernails into you're sofa or armchair then...
This is it.
As for this film it can be argued that its predictable and been too similar to previous 'Texas' fims (frankly thats why I loved it - has the best of all of them) - this could be a stand alone film to the series. It throws in all the best bits, literally gets straight into the action and carries such an amazing ingrossing atmosphere throughout. Heart pounding theme music add to that a much improved level of realistic gore (they didnt hold back) and solid acting with good characters. Leatherface and the family are spot on as last time. This film is brutal... but then it is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and if you've never seen it and you want a film that'll make you dig youre fingernails into you're sofa or armchair then...
This is it.
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5 Stars
This prequel sets up the remake perfectly. Very cleverly shot. Scarier than the original and the remake put together. Get it!
Published 3 months ago by Mel Santino
Not as bad as you might think
Remakes are never given an easy ride full stop. Remakes of classics are critically doomed before they're even filmed. And prequels to remakes of classics... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Albatross
Dark, distubing master piece, one off my favorite DVD's
It is an amazing horror, I watched it with my dad who usualy lauths at the chessy jump scenes in most common horrors, but not a grin was broken. Read more
Published 7 months ago by preston
Anti Climax
I was expecting something as entertaining as Tobe Hoopers original. I was dissappointed. This prequel is putridly written, directed and acted. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Billy Ray Cyrus
UK Release??
Why has this not come out in UK region yet? I would love to own this film on blu ray but it wouldn't play on my blu ray player as it is region 1. so annoying!
Published 9 months ago by AndyAVFC
gr8 horror! one to have!
A REAL GOOD WATCH! SOUNDS STRANGE BUT TRY AND WATCH THE 1978 VERSION AFTER THIS ONE AS THIS ONE IS MEANT TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE BEFORE THAT ONE. (HENCE WHY ITS CALLED THE BEGINING). Read more
Published 11 months ago by loveforfilms
good scare!
now this is where it gets a little confusing! take the original 1979 version and watch that one after tcm the begining. Read more
Published 12 months ago by zombie1
One To Watch !
I'm a fan of horror films, and had it down on my list of 'ones to watch', it certainly didn't dissapoint! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Charlg
Exceptional
How on earth can anyone who likes horror not like this? It's superbly bloody and well acted(especially Lee J Ermey as Sheriff Hoyt)
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Published on 4 Jun 2009 by JONESY
A worthy prequel
This prequel is a well thought-out addition to the TCM 'family'. To help you decide whether my opinion is relevant to your own tastes this is where I stand on the other TCM movies:... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by S. Clarke
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