Texas Chainsaw Massacre review roundup: Netflix's horror sequel is being called a "nostalgia cash cow"
Texas Chainsaw Massacre arrives on Netflix today – but what's the verdict?
The movie is the ninth installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise and serves as a direct sequel to the original film, which was released in 1974. The character of Sally Hardesty, the only survivor of Leatherface's killing spree in the '70s movie, returns, while John Larroquette reprises his role as the story's narrator.
This time around, though, Sally is played by Olwen Fouéré – the character's original actor, Marilyn Burns, passed away in 2014. Similarly, Leatherface is now being played by Mark Burnham after Gunnar Hansen died in 2015. The reboot also stars Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade), Sarah Yarkin (Happy Death Day 2U), and Jacob Latimore (Detroit).
We've rounded up what the critics are saying about Texas Chainsaw Massacre to give you an idea of what to expect diving into the film. Don't worry, everything below is totally spoiler-free, so you can read whether you've seen the movie or not.
"Texas Chainsaw Massacre fails to redefine Leatherface's legacy any better than the sequels and remakes it leaves in the rearview. Those who only value slashers based on their body count and murderous creativity might give this pure guts, no glory slasher a pass."
"In a breathlessly brutal 83-minute runtime, there’s little time for thinking, probably for the best, given the thinness of the material and some of the mistakes made within it, but first-time director David Blue Garcia finds ample time for suspense, making the most of his unique location and milking just about enough seat-edge frights from the reheated ingredients."
"Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022 is another casualty of turning an already established story into a nostalgia cash cow. The real
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