Review of Toolbox Murders (2004) by Alexander C — 30 Oct 2012

So bad it's embarrassing as it's directed by Mr. Texas Chainsaw himself.

This review of Toolbox Murders (2004) was written by Alexander C on 30 Oct 2012.

Toolbox Murders has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Wayne Z (56) on 26 Aug 2008

The only remake made (so far) that I actually prefer to the original. Although its not really a remake at all, just a cash in on the name…

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I thought they killed Juliet and Sherry off way too early, but Angela Bettis is simply fantastic and makes this worth a view…

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By Jason D (1,490) on 04 Dec 2008

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I give it an extra half of a star because Angela Bettis is in it…

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