Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) - A Netflix Movie Review

Did that not feel like a bad omen to you?

Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 2022 Netflix film. Picking up fifty years after the events from the first film, a group of idealistic friends moves to Texas. Encountering a sadistic Leatherface, nightmares ensue in a series of brutal murders.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre is more hilarious than it is scary - if it was supposed to be. I have not seen the other sequels of this iconic horror film. The 2022 sequel could have been better on many levels! For example, a prime character from the first film returns but is not given the redemption story they deserve.

The cast is split between actors who are committed to the story, have no idea how to act, or are here for horrific kills. Sarah Yarkin, Elsie Fisher, Jacob Latimore, Nell Hudson, Moe Dunford, Olwen Fouere, Mark Burnham, and Alice Krige do their best to take this film seriously.

You’d never think to see Elsie Fisher in a horror film. Arguably, Fisher and Yarkin are the best parts of the film. They had a good sister dynamic. Despite how silly the film is, they took it seriously. The one part that I would omit from the film is Lila’s (Fisher) past. It did not make much sense and didn’t feel right with the atmosphere of this film.

I know that I have not seen the sequels but it’s about time they brought back Sally! After being endlessly tortured in the climax of the first film, I’ve always been curious about what happens to her. Except, the 2022 film executed her story all wrong. This film should have been about her and Sally’s path of vengeance.

First, Olwen Fouere did an excellent job with the interpretation of the character. But she deserved better direction. At first, Sally’s story was reminiscent of Laurie Strode’s. That would have been a more exciting story if writers took that approach. First, she was a character and then turns into a prop - figuratively and literally, if you want to say.

Everything from the horrible cringeworthy dialogue, story, and character decisions are hilariously stupid! For example, Leatherface breaks into a bus. Instead of running, everyone takes out their phones. Not to call 911, but to record the event happening!

The gore and gruesome kills make up for the lackluster plot. Believe me, this film is bloody and gory. It also lives up to its title. We see a Texas chainsaw Massacre in this film. For any fans who were disappointed that we didn’t see a horrible bloody chainsaw murder in the first film, wait until you witness the sickening murders in the sequel.

The gore, murders, and graphic violence felt like David Garcia’s main area of interest for this film. Makeup effects were achieved. There was some good jump scares. If they weren’t ruined by the character's dumb reactions they could have been better.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre follows the usual horror cliches. It also harbored references to Halloween and The Shining.

Aside from gore, Garcia’s use of cinematography was effective. The camera shots were excellent. The drooping sunflowers were a good use of symbolism.

Steer clear of this film if you are not a fan of horror and gore. Texas Chainsaw Massacre contains nasty gore! A lot of the makeup effects and gruesome kills will make your stomach turn.

All in all, I still had a good time watching the film despite how ridiculous it was. If you want to watch Texas Chainsaw Massacre on Netflix just know that there is a lot of bloody violence.