The 2003 remake was a pleasant suprise, being just as good as the 1973 original. This prequel to the 2003 re-make tries to explain the back story of the sadistic Hewitt family and most of all Leatherface. Don't be mistaken this is just a excuse for a re-run of the 2003 film, but being even more gore filled and sadistic. This is not such a bad thing as the 2003 version was excellent. What this film lacks with new shocks almost makes up for with more screen time for the Sherrif ( R.Lee.Ermey ) He is so good in this kind of role, as he basicaly plays the same guy he played in FULL METAL JACKET. The film also again has a excellent music score and is at it's most powerful with the scene of the rising sun and the sherrif standing at the side of the road waiting for his victims. Again the victims are quite well written for this type of movie. Also added in this film is thr Dinner table scene thats a nod back to the original, and was lacking in the 2003 film. I have to warn people there will… more »

The 2003 remake was a pleasant suprise, being just as good as the 1973 original. This prequel to the 2003 re-make tries to explain the back story of the sadistic Hewitt family and most of all Leatherface. Don't be mistaken this is just a excuse for a re-run of the 2003 film, but being even more gore filled and sadistic. This is not such a bad thing as the 2003 version was excellent. What this film lacks with new shocks almost makes up for with more screen time for the Sherrif ( R.Lee.Ermey ) He is so good in this kind of role, as he basicaly plays the same guy he played in FULL METAL JACKET. The film also again has a excellent music score and is at it's most powerful with the scene of the rising sun and the sherrif standing at the side of the road waiting for his victims. Again the victims are quite well written for this type of movie. Also added in this film is thr Dinner table scene thats a nod back to the original, and was lacking in the 2003 film. I have to warn people there will be no happy ending to this film and this ending is very downbeat. A worthy addition to any horror fans collection.