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This more than adequate companion piece to Marcus Nispel's bold repackaging of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is an endurance test for anybody claiming to hold the monopoly on graphic horror. Jonathan Liebesman has packed this prequel with so much raw savagery, far surpassing the content of each and every violent horror film I have seen within the last two years. Some have already called him to task over this brutality, calling his film "repulsive" and "pointless." That, to me, only harkens back to what some of these same individuals voiced about Tobe Hooper's 1974 original. It may not be everybody's cup of blood, I'll admit to that. But Liebesman's movie will, if nothing else, remind the casual fan that not all horror is sanitized, safe, or politically squeaky-clean correct. Nor, for that matter, should it be. <
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>"The Beginning," for all intents and purposes, tracks Thomas Hewitt's gradual transformation into the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface. Abandoned at birth in a dumpster outside a Texas slaughterhouse in 1939, he is quickly taken in by the demented Hewitt clan who basically mold and corrupt him into the cruel and sadistic monster we already know. Beyond that, I won't spoil the surprise by revealing anymore vital details. You will plain and simply have to take the plunge and experience this nerve-shredding film for yourself. By "nerve-shredding," I mean to imply that you will almost definitely squirm in your seat and cover your eyes on more than one occasion. I know I did and that, I don't mind saying, hardly ever happens to me. <
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>New Line's "unrated" edition is the way to go, not just for the movie's sake but for all the in-depth bonus features it offers. Among these are several unused alternate endings and an extensive behind-the-scenes featurette that unravels just about everything you'd ever want to know in direct regard to this grisly little production. It is ultimately, by every stretch, a hardcore horror fanatic's treasure trove and will not disappoint.

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Accurate Portrayal
I really enjoyed The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. I recently visited Texas, so when I came home and watched this movie, I was really taken by the history of this amazing state. I never realized that one of the most famous historical figures of Texas, Thomas Hewitt, was actually born in a meat-packing plant! Learning all about his family life was really something else. It really warms my heart to think about how despite such rough beginnings and facial deformities, one can still make something of themselves. I've watched my copy of this DVD about 11 times and I think I will have to watch it again tonight. Kudos to the filmmakers for creating such a breathtakingly accurate portrayal of the history of the Lone-Star State.

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Amazing
The prequel does a excellent job with showing the roots of this family. The first half of the movie seems to be familiar, but it gets better. The final thirty minutes is amazing. I really enjoyed the ending and I will not give it away if you have to yet to see it. I recommend this movie to fans of the series; I dont know how you can hate this movie if you love the series. Anther cool thing is there are three alternate endings. All were good and could have been the ending. Highly recommend this movie.