The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

2003, Horror, 1h 35m

158 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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

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Movie Info

In this remake of the horror classic, a group of young travelers -- including Erin (Jessica Biel), Andy (Mike Vogel) and Morgan (Jonathan Tucker) -- comes across an isolated rural home while driving through Texas. Unfortunately for them, the decrepit house is the residence of a family of deranged backwoods killers, most notably a hulking masked brute known as Leatherface (Andrew Bryniarski), who begins to hunt the stranded youths down. Will any of the friends survive the nightmarish ordeal?
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Drug Content|Strong Horror Gore|Strong Horror Violence)
  • Genre:
    Horror
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Marcus Nispel
  • Producer:
    Michael Bay, Mike Fleiss
  • Writer:
    Scott Kosar
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $80.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    New Line Cinema, Focus Features
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Jessica Biel
Erin
Jonathan Tucker
Morgan
Erica Leerhsen
Pepper
Mike Vogel
Andy
Eric Balfour
Kemper
Andrew Bryniarski
Thomas Hewitt, Leatherface
R. Lee Ermey
Sheriff Hoyt
David Dorfman
Jedidiah
Laura German
Teenage Girl
Terrence Evans
Old Monty
Marietta Marich
Luda May
Heather Kafka
Henrietta
Kathy Lamkin
Tea Lady
Brad Leland
Big Rig Bob
Mamie Meek
Clerk
John Larroquette
Narrator
Scott Martin Gershin
Leatherface (uncredited)
Voice
Marcus Nispel
Director
Scott Kosar
Writer
Michael Bay
Producer
Mike Fleiss
Producer
Andrew Form
Executive Producer
Brad Fuller
Executive Producer
Ted Field
Executive Producer
Daniel Pearl
Cinematographer
Bobbie Mannix
Costume Design
Greg Blair
Production Design
Glen Scantlebury
Film Editing
Steve Jablonsky
Original Music
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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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