Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)

Jordana Brewster
Taylor Hadley
Andrew Bryniarski
R. Lee Ermey

Directed by Jonathan Liebsman

Plot: It's 1969. The conflict in Viet Nam has exploded to immeasurable proportions, and 18-year-old Dean Hill's number is up. Dean's brother Eric, who has already seen his share of combat, plans to take Dean to enlist in his beloved Marine Corps in hopes of keeping an eye on him rather than letting him take his chances at the local induction center. But Dean plans to confront Eric about dodging the draft after the boys and their respective girlfriends, Bailey and Chrissie, head across Texas for a final fling of serious fun. Soon after their journey begins, the foursome are spooked by a menacing pair of bikers, Holden and his girlfriend, Alex. When Alex chases the group's jeep, propelling them into a serious accident, Chrissie is thrown from the vehicle. As Alex attempts to rob the injured trio, Sherriff Hoyt arrives and turns the tables on their would-be assassin. While Chrissie hides in the nearby brush, she watches as the sheriff kills Alex in and then taunts her friends before ordering them into the back of the patrol car. Unbeknownst to Chrissie, Hoyt is headed to the Hewitt family home where Thomas, who is being groomed to become the terrifying monster known as Leatherface, and the rest of the Hewitt clan await. Chrissie attempts to convince Holden to help her, but he is on a one man rampage to avenge his girlfriend's death. As Chrissie witnesses the horrors inflicted by the Hewitt family upon the people she loves, she realizes she is their only hope of survival.

Review: I am a sucker for horror films and really enjoyed the remake of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I also really loved the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but hated all of the sequels. When I heard they were making yet another sequel, I was worried. Worried or not I thought the trailer looked cool so I still wanted to see it.

To my surprise I enjoyed this movie as much as the last Texas Chainsaw. Normally I don’t want to see the origins of these crazed characters because it makes it lose its legend status. Well, this film is the exception. As they tell the history of all the Chainsaw family, I found myself pleased as I matched up the two films. There is plenty of gore and scares, but mostly just an insane ride. All the performances are great and sets up the legend perfectly without ever trying to humanize these insane characters. If you like horror or any of the Chainsaw films, then I think you will like this movie.
 

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