Prequel to the 2003, this prequel tells the story of the infamous Texas clan and how they got their start in chainsaw murdering business. As far as sequels are concerned, I found that this sequel was pretty good considering that this was a sequel to a remake. Usually sequels to remakes loose their vigor, and are
uninspired, but this one isn't too bad. This prequel has plenty of carnage going on, and will definitely appeal to the new generation of horror fans. I thought it was a fairly decent horror film with good kills. The film was very disturbing as it should be. But it also lacked in many other areas as well. I felt that the script could have been better, and though the idea for the story was interesting, I felt it could have been a lot more elaborate. For what it is, TCM: The Beginning is an interesting horror flick, but it never gets very thrilling or exciting. But like I said, it's disturbing, and eerie, and that should be enough to satisfy today's weaker horror fans, unlike the old school horror fans that feel like there's something missing after watching it. There are some good ideas on screen, but it could have been a lot better. If you're expecting something totally insane, you might find it here, but if you're looking for atmosphere and steady, horrifying buildup, then you'll be disappointed.
August 30, 2011
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