Product: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Original Uncut) [Region 2] (1974)
Rating: 3.0
Lots of Possibilities/Not Much Done with any of them
First and foremost, I am writing this review of Texas Chainsaw 3D--not the original TCM. A friend and I attended a viewing of this film this past Sunday, and I will have to say that although I was not a big fan of the film, I did think it contained some original ideas and concepts, but they just weren't followed through with. The original TCM is listed as my favorite horror movie, and I still consider it the scariest film I've ever seen. Although the horror and dread of TCM 3D is nowhere near the original, there are a couple of "jump" scenes that caught me off guard. Also, this film took a different twist on the tale of Leatherface that I actually enjoyed; I just wished there had been more development to it. That's the good part.The bad, unfortunately, is all the "posing" that took place on camera. Both female roles are played by some eye candy, that's for sure. But, it was just too obvious (to me at least) they were always posing for the camera. "Look at me while I bend over in my short-shorts; look at me while I slink about the outside of the house I've just inherited" got real old real quick. A chance at Leatherface wrecking havoc on a carnival midway is completely wasted--NOTE TO DIRECTOR: Ever think of putting Leatherface in a "House of Mirrors"? That would/could have been terrifying. Instead, we get almost unbelievable situations--would you actually saunter about a house, find a hidden door that leads to a creepier basement, that leads to a huge door which is LOCKED--only to unlock that door? Not me; I'm too big a coward!The film was directed by John Lussenhop and lasts 90 minutes. It contains some nudity and gore, but nothing I would consider over the top. I'll let you make your own decision on this one. I don't really recommend it, but I can't say stay away from it either.