The Return Of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movie
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The American legend returns, to bring you back to the cutting edge of terror.
The Buzz Is Back!
Still buzzing after all these years...
The legend is reborn.
If looks could kill he woudn't need a chainsaw.
He's back. You're dead.
A group of prom-going teens take a fatal detour into the Texas woods and get into an accidental car crash. Stranded with no place to go, they seek help in Darla, a seemingly innocent insurance agent whose office is located near by. After Darla calls for help, they set out back to the scene of the crash, and are found and terrorized by Leatherface, his crazy brother, Vilmer, and are taken to an old farmhouse where they meet the rest of the cannibalistic clan.
| Renée Zellweger | Jenny |
| Matthew McConaughey | Vilmer |
| Robert Jacks | Leatherface |
| Tonie Perensky | Darla |
| Joe Stevens | W.E |
| Lisa Marie Newmyer | Heather |
| John Harrison | Sean |
| Tyler Cone | Barry |
| James Gale | Rothman |
| Chris Kilgore | Rothman's Chauffeur |
| Vince Brock | I'm Not Hurt |
| Susan Loughran | Jenny's Mother |
| David Laurence | Jenny's Stepfather |
| Grayson Victor Schirmacher | Grandfather |
| Jeanette Wiggins | Woman Eating Chocolates |
| Kim Henkel |
2.60 out of 10 (7045 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Awkward as a colonoscopy
posted on 03 Aug 2009Why is Leatherface in drag? There are a lot of questions to be asked about this movie because none of it makes sense, but that one really sticks out. If you want to make your villain scary, you shouldn't make him wear lipstick. As far as this movie's plot goes, it pretty much has none, making it a really boring affair. I mean, I suppose you could call Renee Zellweger is captured and runs away and is captured again and runs away again a plot, but you'd have to be in a pretty good mood. The original didn't have an exceptional screenplay, but it was enough to work with. This stuff is just embarrassing. But it's like a train wreck, it's difficult to look away. You're just so curious how much worse things can get. Things get all the more painful because even though it's crap, this movie actually looks like Kim Henkel (who used to be Tobe Hooper's co-writer) really tried to keep the spirit of the series alive. There's even a decent chase in there near the beginning, making me hesitate to give this the absolute lowest rating. There are just certain elements that make me wish all the rest wasn't that horrible. But sadly it is.
A Misunderstood Classic
posted on 19 Jun 2009Most people think that this is a peice of s***. They probably think that it was one of the worst films in existence. Sometimes this makes me wonder if the majority of the population are dumbasses or artistically autistic. The truth is that this movie is a classic of horror. I gave it a ten. The people that think it's terrible are trying like hell to analyse it. They just dont understand it. And what they don't understand they think that it's stupid. Hell, who would want to think the other way around? The truth is that this a classic of horror. It's just as perplexing and bizarre as the original, but it takes it all to a higher level. Texas Chainsaw Massacre in its most evolved form. And that's what it tries to be, so it deserves the utmost acclaim. It's also a horror rollercoaster, it has all the suspense to make it extremely entertaining, and also has the humor. I loved this movie, it was a peice of art. Most people just dont understand it. Oh well, too bad for them, because this certainly is a classic.
You were expecting maybe Citizen Kane?
posted on 16 Jun 2009Let's be frank. You don't complain to the manager of your local McDonald's when you don't get a five star meal. Guess what folks, you just ordered the value meal that's been sitting in the warmer just a little too long. The fourth installment of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre sucks... appropriately so.Let me reiterate that this is the third sequel to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. If anyone is still surprised that it didn't land any Oscars, please please seek help. Personally, for yet another recycled dimestore drive-in flick, I thought this one paid off quite nicely... true, the writing was just this side of atrocious (although I had heard word of an original cut of the film I have had neither the luck to procure one nor the drive to even attempt to), the acting - for the most part - was terrible, but it's still fun to single out the future stars who actually did give performances of startling quality. I must say that I enjoyed the movie for being a regurgitated horror film... I got a few good scares out of it and quite frankly some scenes flat out disturbed me. Sound design was nice, and there were quite a few decent shots here and there, making good (though endless) use of lighting through dust and fog. Editing was nothing superb but oftentimes, the better the cutting, the less we notice it. Altogether, it was a technically aware movie. Not one to expect the unexpected I wasn't disappointed with the film's shortcomings, and when you try to dissect the plot there are some pretty substantial ones. Still, a fine delivery, particularly after the style-sterile attempt of the third film.Not the greatest film ever, but far from being the worst.
Out of my circle of friends...
posted on 13 Jun 2009This is rated our worst movie of all time. Worse than "Demonicus." Worse than "Razorback," "Uncle Sam," "Blood Hook" & "Dead Pit." It's even worse than "Leprachaun in the Hood" & "C.H.U.D. II: Bud the CHUD." This movie is terrible. I'm surprised that two the the actors in the movie turned out the be fairly successful. I guess you have to start somewhere...
The series continues to diminish in quality.
posted on 17 May 2009Before I start, I'll say that TCM 2 is banned in Australia. I have managed to get hold of it and I can sincerely say that the sad effort that is part 4 deserves to be banned a whole lot more than sequel no. 1 not only because it is a terribly stupid and bad movie but because the cruelty to women is worse than TCM 2, and that's what got it banned! I believe the censors may be more demented than our friend Leatherface, who in this installment is laughable! Take us back to the good, relatively bigger budget effects of the 2nd one please? And if another TCM movie is made, keep Kim Henkel away from it and bring back the master - Tobe Hooper.
darkly funny.
posted on 20 Apr 2009This film cracked me up in parts hence the generous four. If not taken too seriously, its quite funny in a dark way but it does dilute the inherent evil that lies within the murderous family which puts them on a par with any other dysfunctional, downwardly mobile family, cue 'eight simple rules... for butchering my teenage daughter.' The recent revisits to the Texas chainsaw franchise tidy things up in as far as the malevolence is there and the notion of the family as a unit/agency of social control is questioned a bit more. Renee zelwegger's turn in it was the only 'striaght' role that I noticed in the film and she did very well with what she had: a static script with that just seemed to be made up of intermittent screams that just yielded boredom rather than 'holy s***.' Anyhow in the right frame of mind, or if you're just a sicko with a dark sense of humour, the funnies are there to be seen.
loved it
posted on 13 Feb 2009this was an amazing movie. it wasn't intended to be terrifying like the rest of the chainsaw massacres. but it totally made up for it with the twisted comedy and Matthew's outstanding performance. there was never a dull moment in this movie. if you like dark comedy and like the rest of the chainsaw movies, i totally suggest you watch this one. its the kind of movie that you can never get tired of. i may be the only one who apparently liked it but that shouldn't discourage you to go out and rent it. once again, Matthew's performance, i think, was one of his bests. after seeing "frailty," I've noticed that he plays a great crazy person. overall, very twisted, very entertaining. watch it.
Why?
posted on 01 Feb 2009Why? Someone tell me why. Someone e-mail me and explain to me why. There is nothing to gain here. Nothing to be learned, nothing to excite, no story. Why? Seriously, is there any documentation that might explain WHY this thing (not a film) exists. Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre is so unprecedented in it's poorness, that it doesn't even succeed in being a dumb slasher flick. Let me reiterate. The filmmakers actually FAILED at the least complicated genre in the book. If I wanted a series of randomly assembled images leading nowhere I would have rented "Week End".RotTCM should have gotten a 1. In fact I felt like I was disappointing moviegoers everywhere when I gave it a 2, but the extra point is the ever crafty curiosity value. Yes, you will be compelled to watch, if only to observe some clue as to why both Matthew McConaughey (pre-"A Time to Kill") and Renée Zellweger (pre-"Jerry Maguire") accepted the lead roles (the clue never comes). Texas Chain Saw fans will, of course, feel the completist need to see this, the death knell of the series. And finally, I think just the concept of Leatherface as a shrieking cross-dresser will garnish a few bewildered viewers. But believe me folks, this still doesn't answer the ultimate question: Why? Why?! WHY?!
Zero stars - terrible
posted on 14 Jan 2009Read the titles of the comments on this film and you will see it described as: illiterate, awful, El Stinko, Terrible Sequel, AWFUL! TERRIBLE! A WASTE OF TIME! I totally agree. There is only one reason this film was made. To make a quick buck off the title.Rene Zellwegger and Matthew McConnahay "star" in this mess. I bet they wish they'd never made it.Absolutely a waste of time. Spend your 90 minutes staring at the floor; it'll be more interesting than this.If anyone wants to nominate this for worst film of all time, I'd second it.
what did I do to deserve this?
posted on 27 Dec 2008The original Texas Chainsaw wasn't my favorite movie but its The Godfather compared to this piece of garbage. When you watch bad movies you tend to look for some positives but in this case I was literally begging for it to end because other than Rene Zelwigger this movie had no redeeming quality. Matthew Mc has certainly seen better movies, this was just awful.I can name 3 good things about this movie, Rene, Marla showing her tits and when the closing credits rolled because I was free. The overall plot was just horrendus, first we get 30 year olds playing high school kids and then we have one of them get chased down by Matthew Mc...then stops to chat with him, before Matthew Mc finally runs him over. Then we get to meet Leatherface....who dresses in women's clothing. Now who in the blue hell wrote this script? We got a family of psycho's who and I quote "kidnap people for the FBI" and then we got Leatherface in a dress.I can't go on anymore, the sheer thought of this movie is making me sick. Avoid it at all costs 1 out of 10
Hell No!
posted on 18 Dec 2008This Movie wasn't even worth the hour and a half to watch it. My biggest beef is, what the hell did they do to Leatherface, he was cool in all the other movies, what a freak! In this one they completely changed his image. Didn't like that! The Movie was really bad, acting was pretty horrible, and the part with the chainsaw in the lake and then still working was a bit unrealistic. Overall I give it a 2 out of 5.
GREAT AND FUN FILM
posted on 15 Dec 2008this film is a great fun film, and all those people who have been insulting it by calling it trash, well they just dont know horror films, cuzz only a true horror film fan would like this movie or know that this is a funa and great film, well this movie had it all, leatherface looked real, the kills were perfect and they got actors who could scream and act, especially lisa newyer she is actually the best screamer ive ever herd, and this film also has rising stars like renne z and mathew m, well if your a person that likes films with a group of teens trying to escape but still dieing one by one, than this is your film , see this movie, i give it a 10/10
Sequel or remake?? make up your mind!!
posted on 22 Oct 2008When i saw this movie, i thought that it was the 3rd movie in the series (unbeknownst of Leatherface: TCM3) and had been waiting for quite a long time after i first found out about it, so finally it came direct-to-video in the US (it was released in Germany i think) i rented it right when it came out and thought, what the hell did i just watch? a really, really terrible movie that completely copied the first one, or a remake that was just a little too weird, not mention not nearly as good as the original.Im still unsure, its basically the exact same situation as the first one, only with new characters and a new Leatherface (a woman??? what the hell!!!!) Girl has friends with her, girl and company run into Leatherface, friends die, girl runs up stairs and jumps out of window, girl is saved, and somewhere along the line they thrown in the government or FBI or something, i dont remember, and does it matter? of course not, because if this movie is a remake, its by FAR, the worst remake ive ever seen, and if its a sequel, then its gotta be the worst sequel to a classic horror movie that ive ever seen (not counting Halloween 3, but that movie had a reason to be a bad Halloween sequel)If you love Leatherface, please, please, dont see this movie, youll still have some respect for one of the original Leatherface creators..
Leatherface in drag....
posted on 10 Oct 2008The tamest and the worst of the TCM series, which does`nt necessarily mean it was a bad movie. Overall, it was mediocre with a plot that was somewhat removed from the other films in the series but did borrow a lot from them as well. The acting was spotty throughout by Renee Zellweger as she seemed truly terrified one second and then delivered a very stale line the next. Matthew McConaughey is brilliant as the psychotic head of the deranged family. Leatherface is given somewhat of a facelift (no pun intended)and gets into drag late in the film. For anybody who is a fan of the series it`s worth watching but if you`ve never seen a TCM film, don`t start with this one.
Why dont you people like this one?
posted on 13 Sep 2008This is the second best of the series. This one is about a girl named Heather catches her boyfriend Barry kissing another girl. Heather gets mad and takes off in a car, Barry also jumped in, and in the back seat is Jenny and Sean. The four teens get into an accident hurting the guy in the other car. Sean stays with the hurt guy, and Jenny, Heather, and Barry go to find help. They find a woman named Darla. Darla calls a man named Vilmer to "help" the guy who is hurt and toll the car and them back into town. Vilmer comes to Sean and the hurt guy and kills them both. Jenny, Heather, and Barry find a truck that can drop them off at the prom again but it doesnt stop. Heather and Barry run off and follow it and leave Jenny alone, Jenny finds Vilmer. Heather and Barry find a house, Barry goes out back to find someone, Heather waits on the porch, then Heather is attacked by Leatherface and put on the hook for now. Barry is killed by Leatherface. Jenny finds out that Vilmer killed Sean and the hurt guy. Jenny runs out of his truck and into the woods, and meets Leatherface ... This is the second best of the series. People say all the actors are bad. But Renee Zellweger (Jenny), Matthew McConaughey (Vilmer), Robert Jacks (Leatherface), Tonie Perensky (Darla), and there are more. So if you are a true Texas Chain Saw Massacre fan see this movie!!
the funniest horror flick i ever saw!!
posted on 07 Sep 2008well i have to say that this picture was by FAR the funniest horror film i have ever seen (beside 2002's Queen of the Damned) i love everything about it and watching it at 1:00 in the morning made me wonder if there really were psychopaths wandering around as they had in this AWESOME MOVIE
Retro, Campy, But Fun Slasher-Horror.
posted on 01 Sep 2008In this campy sequel from Kim Henkel, writer of the original "Chainsaw", a group of Texas teens get into a car wreck in the backwoods on prom night. Stranded with nobody around, three of them seek help, and one stays at the car. But little do they know, a cannibalistic family lives in the woods, lead by the chainsaw wielding Leatherface. The teens are eventually all lead or taken to a dilapidated farmhouse to suffer torture from the psychotic family."Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation" is a misunderstood movie. All of the people who criticize this movie are missing the point. This movie isn't meant to be taken seriously. It's all fun & games, and that's what I love about it. It is so bizarre and over-the-top that it makes it great. Besides the horror elements, there is also a lot of comedy in it if you really look at it. It's retro, campy, bizarre, disturbing, and funny. This would've been pure excellence had it been released in the '70s slasher era, but since it wasn't, people misunderstand it and take it far too seriously. It really is a fun slasher movie.The acting here isn't the best, but believe me, I've seen much much worse. If you want an example, go rent "Bloody Murder" and then tell me the acting in this film is bad. Renee Zellweger is great as always, and Matthew McConaughey portrays one of the most over-the-top villains I've ever seen and does it well. The plot is pretty much similar to the original film, but it was intended by Kim Henkel to be a semi-remake, rather than a sequel. Too bad Columbia/Tristar made those cuts to the film, it made it a bit choppy in some scenes, but I guess it wasn't anything too serious. "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation" (aka "The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre") isn't that bad of a movie. If you enjoy good old campy horror movies, this one's good, just don't take it so seriously. Enjoy it for what it is. 9/10.
This was 2 hours of my life I can never get back
posted on 18 Jul 2008This movie was the most wretched excuse for a TCM sequel humanly possible. Now I will admit that I didn't rate 1,2,or 3 on my top 10 list of favorite movies in the first place, but this movie was the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. I've seen some pretty bad movies (say, Gods and Monsters?) but this beats all. First, there is no plot. I sat there the entire time wondering what in the hell the point of the movie was. In the original (the second and third as well), you understood why these people were running around slaughtering people with chainsaws. The crazy family, though REALLY crazy, made sense. This installment failed to let the viewers in on this little secret. So I sat for 2 hours and still have no idea why the freaks in the woods were freaks in the woods, nor do I understand what in the hell Matthew McConnehey was supposed to be and he was the main character. Second, what in god's name happened to Leatherface? That's not Leatherface - I don't know what the hell he was either. The original made your skin crawl-he was creepy, disgusting and a helluva lot scarier than some freak transvestite who does nothing more than scream like a little girl. And what's with the Warren act from "There's Something About Mary"? And finally, where was the ending? I must have missed something because all I saw for an ending was Zellweger in the limo with that weirdo (who or what he was supposed to be is also extremely and irritatingly elusive) and that thing that was supposed to be Leatherface spinning around with a chainsaw. Then she's all the sudden at the hospital staring at this bloody chick that wasn't even in the movie, as though she had something to do with any of it. But I feel the worst insult to the TCM movie series was the fact that the "C" and "M" were completely missing from the movie. You cannot name a movie Texas CHAINSAW MASSACRE if there is NO CHAINSAW MASSACRE. Not a damn person was killed by a chainsaw, nor was there any kind of bloody massacre like that nastiness in the second one with all the bloody hacked up body parts falling out of the wall or Leatherface putting L.J.'s face on Stretch's face. The only blood I saw came from Vilmer, and that was a sorry disappointment.To sum this up, if you have any regard at all to the orginal Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies, or any regard for the film industry whatsoever, bypass this wretched movie. And if somehow you end up being held hostage and forced at gun point to watch this movie, I recommend telling them to pull the trigger. Seriously.
I love bad movies but...
posted on 30 Aug 2009But this was the worst movie I've ever seen. It was so bad it couldn't be good/bad--just plain BAD. Awful. WTF??? Kind of funny but not enough to totally redeem it from total awfulness. You will be bored and incredulous.You know how some movies can be so bad they are actually good? This ain't one of 'em. Okay, the one redeeming thing is that Matthew M is really good at playing psycho. But if you want to see a really good movie were he plays psycho, see Frailty and skip this one. This one has no plot, it is not scary, not witty, and makes absolutely no sense.