The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

2003

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Critics Consensus

An unnecessary remake that's more gory and less scary than the original.

37%

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Movie Info

A tale of five 20-somethings whose free spirited road trip becomes a terrifying descent into madness. When they find themselves isolated in a rural Texas community, they fall into the clutches of a monstrous clan of Texas cannibals and find themselves being whittled away by the chainsaw-wielding Leather face.
  • Rating:
    R (for strong horror violence/ gore, language and drug content)
  • Genre:
    Horror
  • Directed By:
    Marcus Nispel
  • Written By:
    Scott Kosar
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Box Office:
    $80,148,261
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    New Line Cinema

Cast

Jessica Biel
as Erin
Jonathan Tucker
as Morgan
Erica Leerhsen
as Pepper
Mike Vogel
as Andy
Eric Balfour
as Kemper
Andrew Bryniarski
as Thomas Hewitt
R. Lee Ermey
as Sheriff Hoyt
David Dorfman
as Jedidiah
Lauren German
as Teenage Girl
Terrence Evans
as Old Monty
Marietta Marich
as Luda May
Heather Kafka
as Henrietta
Kathy Lamkin
as Tea Lady in Trailer
Laura German
as Adolescent
Brad Leland
as Big Rig Bob
Mamie Meek
as Clerk
John Larroquette
as Narrator
Andrew Prine
as The Old Man
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Critic Reviews for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

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Audience Reviews for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

  • Apr 13, 2015
    This remake of the original frightfest respectfully borrows enough elements of the true story to be a solid rendition, but Jessica Biel's polished appearance waters down the horror. Really, when is Leatherface not scary? Worth a watch, but its not particularly scary.
    Harry W Super Reviewer
  • Oct 31, 2014
    Boring and tedious easily describe one of the poorer horror remakes in the 21st Century. With the lead characters doing nothing but swearing and screaming for the entire film, what's the point of trying to make the audience sympathize with them? Aside from R. Lee Ermey as the corrupted sheriff, the opening with the crime scene is the only aspect of the this feature that's worth watching.
    Samuel R Super Reviewer
  • Oct 31, 2013
    Gritty and terrifying, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an impressive remake that equals the original. When a hitchhiker commits suicide in the van of a group of college kids traveling through Texas, they end up stranded and are hunted by a psychopathic family intent on mayhem. Starring Jessica Biel, R. Lee Ermey, and Eric Balfour, the film has a solid cast. Additionally, the chases are incredibly suspenseful and intense. However, the violence is overly graphic and the visual style is a bit grimy. Though the gratuity gets a little out of hand, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre still delivers a captivating and chilling horror film.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Oct 22, 2012
    There's a simple formula for horror that this remake seeks to destroy and redefine - failing miserably at both and bringing forth a well-lit, flat, uninteresting film.
    Jason 123 D Super Reviewer
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