Review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) by Jenn M — 28 Nov 2009

Wow, same exact story but with a different cast....very unoriginal.

This review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) was written by Jenn M on 28 Nov 2009.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning has generally received mixed reviews.

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