Review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) by Brendan F — 14 Oct 2014

Good for a remake, but doesn't have the same impact that the original displayed so well.

This review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) was written by Brendan F on 14 Oct 2014.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has generally received mixed reviews.

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