The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (DVD, 2004, Single Disc Widescreen)

I love the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It is a classic horror film and the granddaddy of all slashers. Never holding much hope for remakes I watched this one with trepidation. Imagine my surprise when I did not feel the need to turn up my nose and declare it just a wannabe.

I am not saying that this one can compare to the original in quality - and I mean "horror" quality, obviously this one had a much bigger budget. Texas Chainsaw had a bare bones budget and the gritty look of it is what made it feel more real. When the images are too polished and slick you do not immerse yourself in the story, in the back of your head you think of how nice looking the cast is and how the special effects are too graphic. There is terror in what you do not see and newer movies with all the technology and F/X advances can show more - shocking yes, but not as much terror as a flash of blood or the actor's reactions.

As a remake it is passable - unlike The Fog, stay away from that one! - but I still like the original. Even after you know it did not really happen you still wonder. As usual in newer films the girl is plucky - she puts up a fight, and to me that is a plus. I got tired of seeing women portrayed as whimpering fools who could not fight back even with a weapon in their hands. There is no nudity - another change in horror movies - but there is some objectionable language, what do you expect frm people being chased with a chainsaw?

So this is recommended for horror fans, it may not be the original but it is pretty good and has some scary parts.

Nothing spectacular about this movie everything was expected. Very typical. Perhaps if there was more of anything other than making sure the t&a were accentuated properly and the suburban lice weren't so suburban. I did enjoy the sheriff the levity that he brought to the film was the only thing to brake up the tedium of bull@#^*.

Tobe Hooper's TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE appeared like a nightmare in 1974, establishing a whole new genre of horror film. Thirty years later, the TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE is back. Directed by well-known commercial and video director Marcus Nispel, and produced by Michael Bay (ARMAGEDDON, PEARL HARBOR), this remake begins in the same place as the original. Five friends are driving through Texas on their way to a concert in Dallas. But when they stop to pick up a hitchhiker, their trip takes a turn for the worse. The friends--Erin (Jessica Biel), Kemper (Eric Balfour), Morgan (Jonathan Tucker), Pepper (Erica Leerhsen), and Andy (Mike Vogel)--have no idea what they're in for when they ask the local sheriff (R. Lee Ermey) for help. It isn't long before the blood begins to pour and the notorious chainsaw of the maniacal, murderous Leatherface starts to roar. Although considered relatively low budget (9.5 million) by 2003 moviemaking standards, Nispel's remake is worlds away from the no-budget feel of Hooper's original. Where that film left much of the actual gore off camera, Nispel and Bay up the ante by showing every death in all its gruesome detail. They also up the dramatic ante, building to a final act that is relentless and terrifying. I find this movie a really perfect horror movie with Great cast. This is my favorite of all Texas Chainsaw Massacre parts or remaks. See or buy this, you gonna love this movie!!!

this is a movie i fell in love with the first time i saw it and know i had to have it on dvd. i decided to buy it from this seller because the price was right .thanks to the seller.

i love the original and usually hate remakes. i really liked this one. they didnt try to follow the original scene for scene, thank God. but it still has the same feel to it. the acting is actually good and the kill scenes are amazing too. one funny thing to watch for is the "dude that wont die" as we call him.....he severs arteries, goes through extreme pain and still lives, hahahah! but all in all, this is a good horror flick.

its an ok movie.will kill a couple hours when the cable goes out.obviously its rated R so not for little kids, but its worth having in the collection

It barely kept my attention and it was nothing like the original. When it said that it was based on true events, I checked online and none of it was based on anything! There was no 'Texas' chainsaw massacre, let alone anywhere in the U.S. If at all, they based it on the serial killer Ed Gein (from Wisconsin) who didn't use a chainsaw and the person that inspired another Wisconsonite, Jeffrey Dahmer. The action was mediocre and predictable. Unless you get it at a great price, it's more of a rental than one for the collection.

I loved the original, but this remake cannibalistic tale just left a bad taste in my mouth. This was less dark, less creepy. For all the money spent, the effects were no better in the remake than the original.
But Jessica Biel looks super-hot in her little shirt and tight jeans. That alone saves the movie.

I love this movie it has all kinds of action and suspense and of course horror. I can sit and watch this movie over and over again.

This is a very scary movie!! If you like the original (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) then this is a must see!! 5/5 Stars! A+
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once again, i bought this movie for my fiance. he LOVES movies like this and is a BIG FAN of leatherface AKA the chainsaw dude.

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Never on cable.. I like this movie and I wanted to add it to my DVD's... this is the best one and a great remake...

Scary movie with Jessica Biel. Very good movie, my all time favorite scary movie! I would recommend it to anyone.

Well, I have seen the original version of this movie and liked it! Though, you gotta like this genre or it will freak you out! I still think the original was much better, but this movie will leave you in the same way--kinda freaked out!!

Dvd's were in great condition and just as described. It was a great deal. Great communication. Thank you!

This is deff. a grewsum tale, its acting was good. To me the movie was awsome espeacial with the beautiful Jessica Beil. if you like bloody horror flicks i would deff advise this remake over others i've seen. the price is what lead me to buy it, but jessica's performance is what made me love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love scary movies and the movie was deceitly priced. The dvd was in excellent shape and the dvd was shipped to me in really good time. The dvd owner took really good care of the dvd.

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Scary movie. i crapped my draws.. it was in great condition. it made noise. it came up on my video screen. the movie smelt like pinto beans. we had to go Ra Ra ree

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