Texas Chainsaw

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  • R
  • 2013
  • 1 hr 32 min
  • 4.8  (55,761)

In 2013, a new iteration of the classic horror franchise, Texas Chainsaw, was released. This version is directed by John Luessenhop and stars Alexandra Daddario, Tania Raymonde, and Scott Eastwood. The plot follows a young woman, Heather Miller (Daddario), who discovers that she has inherited a Texas estate from a grandmother she never knew she had. Along with her friends, including Ryan (Eastwood) and Nikki (Raymonde), she sets out on a road trip to see the property she has inherited.

Upon arriving in Texas, Heather and her friends find themselves in the middle of a nightmare as they discover that her family is not what it seems. The mansion that Heather has inherited is a dilapidated, decrepit mess, and it is inhabited by a twisted and grotesque family of cannibals, led by the infamous Leatherface.

The family is a murderous clan of demented psychopaths who have no qualms about killing anyone who crosses their path. Heather's already strange inheritance becomes even more bizarre when she discovers that she is actually a relative of Leatherface and the other members of the family.

As the friends try to escape the clutches of the family, they face various challenges and obstacles, and some members of the group meet a grisly end.

Along the way, Leatherface's origins are explored, and viewers are given a glimpse into the twisted mind of this iconic horror character. We learn that he has not always been the monster that he is today but was once a troubled boy who was tormented by his family and misunderstood by the world.

The tone of the movie is horrific and tense, with a focus on suspenseful music and jump scares. The gore is gruesome, and the special effects are top-notch, making this one of the bloodiest and most disturbing of the Texas Chainsaw franchise.

Alexandra Daddario puts in a strong performance as Heather, conveying her character's fear and determination to survive while Tania Raymonde and Scott Eastwood also deliver solid performances as Heather's friends Ryan and Nikki.

One of the standout elements of the movie is the high level of production value, and the movie is visually stunning at times, despite the grisly subject matter.

Overall, Texas Chainsaw is a well-executed horror film that delivers on scares, gore, and shock value. The intricate plot and deep background of the characters add complexity to a familiar set-up, providing an interesting twist on the formula.

Fans of the horror genre will appreciate the skillful tension-building and the visceral gore, while newcomers to the franchise may be surprised by just how brutal and disturbing the movie can be. Regardless, Texas Chainsaw is a memorable horror movie that is sure to leave viewers scared and disturbed.

Texas Chainsaw is a 2013 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.8.

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  • Release Date
    2013
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 32 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.8  (55,761)