The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
New Line Cinema | Release Date: October 6, 2006
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robertoiglesiasJul 21, 2018
I like this film for its interesting characters, torture, gore, and prequel backstories. A few plot points however could've been altered for better though.
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10
maestraretiradaApr 15, 2011
I Donno why people are so boring come on this was a good movie and i must say that the youngsters who starred in this movie were amazingly believable especially the blonde chick, i gave this a ten beacause it deserves it
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8
NDAug 12, 2007
Really enjoyed this - loved the original remake too. R Lee Ermey makes this film - loads of blood and overall worth a watch.
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10
RickymOct 18, 2009
The Best Of the Best of the Chainsaw flicks Scary Suspenseful and Gory as hell Leatherface rules.
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8
asylumspadezNov 26, 2011
I liked it even better then the previous film. Though the acting wasnt as good this time around, It was far more suspensful and terrorifying then the previous film.
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TheQuietGamerJun 1, 2019
Those hoping for any sort of nuanced exploration into what caused the Hewitt family to become so depraved will be disappointed. This origin story has only the briefest mention of some P.O.W. related trauma so Leatherface and his relatives areThose hoping for any sort of nuanced exploration into what caused the Hewitt family to become so depraved will be disappointed. This origin story has only the briefest mention of some P.O.W. related trauma so Leatherface and his relatives are just depicted as psychos from the get-go. We see how they got their start at butchering random travellers though and with plenty of little revelations about stuff from the 2003 film (like how Sheriff Hoyt lost his front teeth). However, it's not like anyone is looking for any real depth here anyways. We're here to see people get killed and on that front the movie delivers in grotesquely satisfying ways.

The opening birthing sequence feels like something straight out of an exploitation flick. In fact the whole thing is so much more grindhouse than its predecessor that I imagine it will have a hard time appealing to the more mainstream horror audience. The increased amount of torture and nastiness have definite hardcore appeal. The real improvement are found in the pacing though. There's not a moment of downtime on the way to the incredibly bleak ending and that makes a lot of difference.

There's no depth or any reason to care about anybody onscreen, but if you enjoy occasionally trekking through the muck and mire this entrail laden journey can provide a good time. If you have a strong stomach that is. Proof that even if your movie is sadistic, it doesn't have to be miserable to watch. At least not from an entertainment standpoint.

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7
imthenoobFeb 20, 2012
Suprisingly better then the previous remake and that is saying something because I enjoyed the first remake quite a bit. The acting is average (neither good nor bad), The plot is interesting (its nice to finally see the backstory ofSuprisingly better then the previous remake and that is saying something because I enjoyed the first remake quite a bit. The acting is average (neither good nor bad), The plot is interesting (its nice to finally see the backstory of Leatherface). Its a pretty decent horror film.… Expand
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7
ILHMFeb 2, 2013
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE takes a step back in time to reveal the origins of the infamous Hewitt family in TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING. A deformed child is rescued and raised by a penniless family out in the sticks of Texas, a familyTEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE takes a step back in time to reveal the origins of the infamous Hewitt family in TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING. A deformed child is rescued and raised by a penniless family out in the sticks of Texas, a family that is forced into cannibalism when the local slaughterhouse is put out of business. Unfortunately for a group of travelers who are on their way to Austin to enlist for Vietnam, this means that they are the next item on the menu! For the most part, THE BEGINNING keeps up with the remake that preceded it, but as a prequel it falls into many unavoidable traps. The filmmakers feel obliged to as many questions as possible in only a limited amount of time, which leads to a number of plot contrivances. Here, we learn where Thomas Hewitt got his saw, why Hoyt became the sheriff, how Uncle Monty lost his legs, and where Leatherface got his nickname... All in the same night! For a family whose killing spree lasted over four years, this just seems forced. The political weight of Vietnam is also heavier load than the film can bear, and comes off as being ignorant and ungenuine. THE BEGINNING is the bloodiest of any of the CHAINSAW films, however, with many graphic and gory murder scenes. A decent follow up, and still one of the better sequels. -Carl Manes
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10
SKELETOR420May 5, 2013
It's really sad that this film has an even lower rating than the slightly earlier remake. It kicks the crap out of all that came before and after, including the original. This is the best told version of the Hewitt story, hands down. R. LeeIt's really sad that this film has an even lower rating than the slightly earlier remake. It kicks the crap out of all that came before and after, including the original. This is the best told version of the Hewitt story, hands down. R. Lee Ermey is at his most evil, and really steals the show. The vibe is much like The Hills Have Eyes remake properly twisted.… Expand
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9
survivorfan989May 22, 2013
This prequel was just slightly better than the remake but both are amazing Horror films! Once again the more I watch it the more I appreciate it as it's got everything a good Horror film needs, especially with a killer like Leatherface at theThis prequel was just slightly better than the remake but both are amazing Horror films! Once again the more I watch it the more I appreciate it as it's got everything a good Horror film needs, especially with a killer like Leatherface at the reigns. Jordana Brewster steps in to fill Biel's shoes and does a great job I think, but once again the cast as a whole is just great Overall another impressive addition to the TCM series and I now look forward to tracking down the original ones!… Expand
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8
Meth-dudeJun 25, 2016
The acting was good, the gore effects were well made and the movie was entertaining all the way through. I honestly don't understand all the hate against this movie.It's a bloody (literally) fun movie.
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8
PanchogulFeb 26, 2022
Después de la original y el remake esta viene siendo la mejor, y entre todas creo que es la más sangrienta de la saga, no sorprende como el remake que salió antes, pero es la última buena película que nos dieron de la franquicia, aquí se veDespués de la original y el remake esta viene siendo la mejor, y entre todas creo que es la más sangrienta de la saga, no sorprende como el remake que salió antes, pero es la última buena película que nos dieron de la franquicia, aquí se ve claramente que la familia Hewitt son peores que el propio Leatherface.… Expand
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8
KingofdanerdsNov 10, 2016
Movie was better than the previous movie (which I rated 2/10). Leatherface was pretty creepy with his new mask and more gore. The end of the movie was not what I expected. The movie was good with barely any flaws. 8/10
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10
sepehrcharbiJan 17, 2017
its great movie its scary have good story and good leatherface kills its just good and i enjoyed it and its not bad some people say its bad but its not
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10
MikeOct 7, 2006
Great movie.
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10
MilesM.Oct 3, 2006
Classy gore...tasteful carnage truly in line with the Leatherface tradition
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10
TerryCOct 15, 2006
While the film generally sticks to the formula, it does it with a panache not seen in similar films. I'm a fan of the franchise hands down so this may be a bit biased but I found it to be an intense and stylish romp through the world of While the film generally sticks to the formula, it does it with a panache not seen in similar films. I'm a fan of the franchise hands down so this may be a bit biased but I found it to be an intense and stylish romp through the world of splatter films. Two thumbs up… Expand
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[Anonymous]Oct 16, 2006
Not great or really much different from the last version, but still not bad. Didn't think it was deserving of being panned by most critics. Definitely was one of the goriest movies I have seen. I left the theatre feeling the same as I Not great or really much different from the last version, but still not bad. Didn't think it was deserving of being panned by most critics. Definitely was one of the goriest movies I have seen. I left the theatre feeling the same as I did after seeing The Hills Have Eyes: like I needed a shower.… Expand
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10
JoseyS.Oct 3, 2006
Impressed, I was with this installment.
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10
EleanorS.Oct 4, 2006
I thought it was a worthwhile use of my time. I shrieked a lot.
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10
JosephC.Jan 30, 2007
I thought is was better than the first one (remake) and I thought they were both better than the original. I loved it..
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DanD.Nov 10, 2006
Im not really a fan of this type of movie. It doesn't scare me, or really get any emotion out of me- except "Gosh. That was gross." That said, this movie was amusing, and probably better than the first one, or even the original in my Im not really a fan of this type of movie. It doesn't scare me, or really get any emotion out of me- except "Gosh. That was gross." That said, this movie was amusing, and probably better than the first one, or even the original in my opinion. Which isn't saying too much. Two other movies of similar calibre would be HOSTEL, or WOLF'S CREEK. I would rate all three about the same.… Expand
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EfrenA.Oct 18, 2006
Although it does have the formulated Boogeyman storyline and yes the stupid teenagers (everything from gung ho to no go), this movie actually had a few parts that made me jump. Not sure if it was because most of the female audience members Although it does have the formulated Boogeyman storyline and yes the stupid teenagers (everything from gung ho to no go), this movie actually had a few parts that made me jump. Not sure if it was because most of the female audience members screamed and I wasn't ready or I was actually scared in some parts. What truly made this a good movie for me is that one final scare. When you see it, you may debate the formulated value of it and yes, you may even say it is predictable, but it's just that ONE moment that it happens that catches you off guard. One of the other things I liked about this version is that there was no reservations on the gore factor. My suggestion is do not see this on a full stomach if it is weak because it is a bloodbath at some points, but all in all it was a fun way to pass a couple of hours!!… Expand
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7
RDalviOct 26, 2006
Good movie. R Lee Ermey and Letaherface rescue this movie from sinking.
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10
NorandaJul 26, 2007
This is by far the best movie of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies. Its by far the most brutal movie, and includes such graphic scenes as Leather Faces first "face peel" and "the birth of the monster" Two thumbs WAY UP!
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ItisDoomAug 10, 2009
The movie was great but seriously. Jordana Brewster could have just ran away for her life and screw her friends.
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10
TerryOct 15, 2006
A great movie.
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AlyM.Feb 24, 2007
IT was a whole lot better than the last one. But I did find myself thinking about other things for a little bit of the movie. As gore goes, it's the best gorey movie of its season!!!!!!
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Rcavey92212Aug 13, 2020
I love the Chainsaw franchise, the original is my favorite horror film of all time. I'd be lying if I didn't say its definitely an uneven group of films and this entry is on the lower end of it's cinematic totem pole. After the stylish,I love the Chainsaw franchise, the original is my favorite horror film of all time. I'd be lying if I didn't say its definitely an uneven group of films and this entry is on the lower end of it's cinematic totem pole. After the stylish, kinetic rush of Michael Bay's surprisingly great remake my hopes were high for this prequel. Walking out I enjoyed it but definitely found the whole experience to be darker and not as effective. In a sense the film was a buzz kill. Now anyone familiar with the franchise knows this wasn't gonna be a pretty picture with a well rounded finale especially considering it's predecessor. But in this entry the origin of the Hewitt's are explored and some of the questions are answered sometimes with an unintentionally goofy tone but always dismal. The film centers around two brothers and their girlfriends celebrating their last days of freedom before they are drafted to Vietnam. The performances from the main people are solid all around with a powerful turn from LGBTQ icon Matt Bomer and another from the gorgeous Jordanna Brewster( Fast and Furious). The movie takes a bit too long to get going but it is sadistic and overly brutal, at times unnecessarily so. Still it's a solid, grotesque piece of slasher entertainment even though it's kind of an expected downer.

Budget: $16M
Box Office: $52M

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HabibiehakimFeb 11, 2022
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning surprisingly have a lot of better material than Marcus Nispel Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the movie have a better story, a better performance, it's more gory, it's more scary, and the most importantThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning surprisingly have a lot of better material than Marcus Nispel Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the movie have a better story, a better performance, it's more gory, it's more scary, and the most important thing is the chases scene is not too long and it's not boring which was my big problem on the previous remake, i really really did think The Beginning was a great movie, i have a very uncomfortable experience throughout the film in the good way, one noticable change in terms of a performance is by the returning actor R. Lee Ermey who is i found much better in here because i found him quite annoying in the remake and in this one he's just pure evil, overall The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is surprisingly a great movie, it's not as great or even near the original, and the reason why i'm not giving the movie 8.5 or 9 is because i did still think Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III is a slightly better film, but it's still a great prequel overall.… Expand
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