Texas Chainsaw

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Aadil M Dec 31 Surprisingly a good film, I enjoyed it. The ending was unexpected but hey ho. See more Angelo C. @Angelocafasso1 Dec 19 This movie isn’t great in it’s story and execution but it is certainly a cheesy and entertaining good time! See more Maikevin F. Z Dec 9 Alexandra Daddario saved this movie, just another slasher of the cinema history. See more Cory @D4rk_Ang3l.71 Nov 25 ending was good, didn't like the cousin lore for like half the movie, was more likable near the end when they get revenge lol See more Mania I. @TheMania510 Oct 28 A guilty pleasure. A direct sequel to the events of the original. I saw it in theaters in glorious 3D. Not much logic to it. But it has some moments of fun. Not the best sequel but not the worst by far. It's really about "family." One of Scott Eastwood's early screen appearances. Slickly produced but suffers from a poor script. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Oct 25 Released in 2013, Texas Chainsaw—also marketed as Texas Chainsaw 3D—attempted to breathe new life into one of horror’s most infamous franchises. Directed by John Luessenhop, the film serves as a direct sequel to Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, ignoring many of the previous sequels and reboots in favor of re-establishing a fresh narrative. While the film tries to modernize the terror and honor the legacy of Leatherface, it unfortunately falls short of capturing the same grit, shock, and dread that made the original such a genre-defining experience. The story picks up decades after the original massacre, following Heather Miller (played by Alexandra Daddario), who discovers she has inherited a mansion from a long-lost relative—unaware that Leatherface himself still lurks in the basement. It’s a setup that had great potential to merge family legacy with the horror mythology, and for a brief moment, it feels like the film might pull off something bold. But as the story unfolds, it quickly becomes clear that the writing leans too heavily on fan service and predictable beats rather than developing genuine fear or suspense. The film’s biggest issue lies in its tone. Instead of embracing the raw, documentary-like realism that made the 1974 original so haunting, Texas Chainsaw 3D takes a glossy, stylized approach that removes the grime and tension that defined the series. The 3D gimmick only adds to this disconnect—it’s more spectacle than substance. Scenes that should be terrifying often feel staged and overproduced, with jump scares replacing the slow-burn horror that once made Leatherface such a terrifying figure. Alexandra Daddario delivers a solid performance, grounding her character with a sense of curiosity and inner conflict. However, the script gives her little to work with beyond the surface-level “final girl” archetype. The supporting cast fares even worse, with thinly written characters whose sole purpose is to run, scream, and die in predictable fashion. Even Dan Yeager’s Leatherface, while physically imposing, lacks the mystery and menace of Gunnar Hansen’s original portrayal. The screenplay attempts to tie the new film back to the original through flashbacks and legacy connections, but these efforts often feel forced and inconsistent. There’s an interesting idea buried beneath the chaos—about family loyalty, revenge, and the blurred line between victim and monster—but the execution never fully explores it. By the third act, the film pivots into almost absurd sympathy for Leatherface, asking the audience to root for him in a way that feels unearned and tonally jarring. Ultimately, Texas Chainsaw 3D feels like a missed opportunity. It’s not an outright disaster, but it lacks the emotional and visceral punch that fans of the series expect. While it nods to its roots, it never recaptures the suffocating fear or raw unpredictability of Hooper’s masterpiece. Instead, it plays out as a slick, blood-soaked tribute that forgets the one thing that made the original unforgettable—its authenticity. The result is a horror film that looks the part but doesn’t feel it, more interested in surface thrills than in truly getting under the audience’s skin. See more Read all reviews

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