When I finished Next Generation and my father told me about the original-and the “true story” it was based on-I was pumped. I was still coming into my own and figuring out what I liked, and this movie was like a fun re-introduction to the genre. I had been a fan of horror movies growing up, but my obsession wasn’t fully alive yet, especially at that age. You see, Next Generation was a learning experience for pre-teen Amanda. I got schooled on the ol’ befriending the enemy trope, and I loved it. I thought she was this super cool lady who was really helpful to the kids, and then-BAM! She reveals that Vilmer is her boyfriend. I felt similar when I found out that Darla-the woman from the real estate office-wasn’t as nice a person as she presented herself. It was bizarre, and it created a warped atmosphere that left me feeling uneasy. I remember being disturbed by Vilmer’s dead stare as he stomps on Heather’s head, squishing it like a grape, and then having absolutely no idea what was going on with his leg afterward. It’s obviously a throwback to the infamous dinner table scene in the original, but with a lot more head-squashing. One of the memorable moments in the film is when Vilmer has Jenny and her friends in the kitchen. My feelings changed as the film progressed and Vilmer displayed just how sadistic he truly was, and that’s all thanks to the laudable performance McCaughney gave. I sensed that Vilmer was a bad person, but McCaughney’s presence was so undeniably charming that I couldn’t help but like him. Then, a mesmerizing man named Vilmer (McCaughney) showed up on the screen, and everything I knew was flipped upside down. I was absolutely terrified for her, and I wanted to see her succeed so badly. Zellweger’s performance sold the movie to 12-year-old me. And while I didn’t actually have to fight Leatherface, I did have to face the school cafeteria and social hierarchy-and at the time, that was much worse. Seeing her overcome so much, despite her insecurities, made me feel like maybe I could, too. Plus, she turned out to be a lot stronger than the louder and more assertive characters in the film, and proved to be much braver.īeing a quiet, shy nerd that flew under the radar throughout my adolescence, I wanted to be like Jenny. Jenny may have been meek, but that didn’t stop her from expressing her opinion and standing up for herself. She was a totally shy, weirdo, but she was simultaneously likeable. I was immediately drawn to Jenny (Zellweger) because I identified with her. However, when I watched Next Generation, I was excited by the idea of an unfortunate prom night run-in with a crazed Texan family, and I wanted more. I hadn’t even seen the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre yet, or even knew what it was. My mind was still burgeoning and so was my love for the genre. When Next Generation was released on home video, I was 12. Now before you come at me with your fighting words in the comments section, here me out first. While the movie is embroiled in a web of disgust, I feel a lot differently I actually like Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Next Generation. The movie hasn’t exactly been held in high regard by horror fans, and even was once shunned by the film’s stars, Renee Zellweger and Mathew McConaughey. Finally the worst one in the franchise, and not only in the franchise but Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation just became my new pick for the worst movie i've ever seen, the movie is terribly written, terribly produced, horribly performed, and there is literally zero thing on this Finally the worst one in the franchise, and not only in the franchise but Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation just became my new pick for the worst movie i've ever seen, the movie is terribly written, terribly produced, horribly performed, and there is literally zero thing on this movie that i like, the look of Leatherface in this one is just the worst thing ever and his/her scream is even worst, all the actor and the actresses performance in this movie is one of, if not the worst performances i've ever seen, they're so annoying and they're stupid, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation is just so frustrating to watch and if it's not because of the franchise i already stop in the first 10 minutes of the film, it's a horrible horrible experience.This month marks the 23rd anniversary of the initial release of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation.
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