Review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) by Guilherme V — 13 Jan 2013

Isnt this movie supposed to be a remake? Its almost nothing like the original.

This review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) was written by Guilherme V on 13 Jan 2013.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has generally received mixed reviews.

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