The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) movie poster

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)

"What you know about fear... doesn't even come close."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 23% (RT: 16%, MC: 30) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (1,917 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
16%
Metacritic
30
Cast
Jordana Brewster as Chrissie
Diora Baird as Bailey
Matt Bomer as Eric
R. Lee Ermey as Uncle Charlie Hewitt / Sheriff Hoyt
Lew Temple as Sheriff Winston Hoyt
Andrew Bryniarski as Thomas Hewitt / Leatherface
Tim DeZarn as Slaughterhouse Supervisor
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 1,917 votes. Critics scored it lower at 23%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Chrissie and her friends set out on a road trip for a final fling before one is shipped off to Vietnam. Along the way, bikers harass the foursome and cause an accident that throws Chrissie from the vehicle. The lawman who arrives on the scene kills one of the bikers and brings Chrissie's friends to the Hewitt homestead, where young Leatherface is learning the tools of terror. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated horror films of 2006 among dedicated fans.
  • Jonathan Liebesman cited several classic horror films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is a 2006 horror, thriller film directed by Jonathan Liebesman. Chrissie and her friends set out on a road trip for a final fling before one is shipped off to Vietnam. Along the way, bikers harass the foursome and cause an accident that throws Chrissie from the vehicle.

The lawman who arrives on the scene kills one of the bikers and brings Chrissie's friends to the Hewitt homestead, where young Leatherface is learning the tools of terror. The film has been rated by 1,917 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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