Review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) by Christopherw. — 16 Jan 2007
The horror genre is the unique area of filmmaking in which filmmakers never need or even want a good reason to turn out endless exploitative sequels of successful horror originals. There is absolutely no point to this derivative prequel.
If the film's intent is to tell the story of Leatherface's origin, it clearly has nothing new to say. You won't learn any special insights into the mind of this assembly line serial killer that you haven't already been bludgeoned over the head with in previous installments.
'The Beginning' is very gory, but never scary. In fact, the Hewitt family isn't perversely fascinating and tantalizingly maniacal like the best screen villians should be. Frankly, I just found them annoying and grating.
The death scenes are sufficiently grisly to please fans of ultragore, and there is yet another twisted dinner scene, but the film is utterly forgettable. By the end, you will most assuredly be praying that Leatherface's chainsaw FINALLY runs out of gas.
This review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) was written by Christopherw. on 16 Jan 2007.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning has generally received mixed reviews.
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