![]() ![]() But for the most part, director David Blue Garcia and writers Fede Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues succeeded. Initially, I was skeptical of how the story would integrate not only the topic of gentrification but also millennial culture without making the storyline and dialogue cringe-worthy. Regardless of that, Fouéré did a fantastic job in bringing this version of Sally to life and presenting her with strength and resilience. ![]() We are being re-introduced to her 45 years after she experienced the OG massacre, and in bringing her back I wish we had more of a peek into her life and what she’s experienced since the massacre. That being said, I would have liked Sally’s story to have carried more weight. As we are seeing Sally at a much later stage in her life, it wasn’t off-putting to see another actor step into the character’s shoes. Taking over the role of Sally, the final girl from the original film made famous by actor Marilyn Burns (who sadly passed away in 2014) is Irish actor Olwen Fouéré. I’d even go as far as to say that their specific scenes are some of the most impactful moments of the film. Though their screen time is limited mainly due to the overarching story with Lila and Melody, they are no less important. Rounding out the rest of the main cast is Jacob Latimore and Nell Hudson. Jana Blajeva / ©2021 Legendary, Courtesy of Netflix The film really rests on their shoulders and by the end, it’s hard not to feel an emotional tug at the heart. But as individual characters, they were relatable, even when it came to Lila’s underlying trauma after a school shooting. ![]() Elsie Fisher, most known for her role in the coming-of-age dramedy, Eighth Grade, and Sarah Yarkin, who most will recognize from Happy Death Day 2U, could have used a bit more chemistry in making the viewer believe they were sisters. ![]() As the viewer, we are seeing everything unfold through the eyes of these four friends, but with a greater focus on the experiences of Melody and her sister, Lila. Taking on the role of Leatherface (RIP Gunnar Hansen) is that of actor Mark Burnham, who has no problem transforming into the chainsaw-wielding maniac, both in his performance and in his physicality. However, not all goes as planned after a sudden tragedy sets into motion an unstoppable killing machine hellbent on revenge. The film starts off as we meet friends and business partners Melody ( Sarah Yarkin) and Dante (Jacob Latimore), along with Melody’s sister Lila ( Elsie Fisher) and Dante’s girlfriend, Ruth (Nell Hudson), as they travel to the remote town of Harlow, Texas in hopes of breathing new life into a long-forgotten ghost town. That said, I believe this film is a suitable sequel to the original that still captures the horror of what makes Leatherface so terrifying. It goes without saying that nothing will top the original 1974 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. With the franchise having fewer hits than misses, many wondered how this film would stack up against the rest. Not a remake, this is a direct sequel to the original 1974 film, but set during modern times. On Friday, fans will once again reunite with Leatherface in Netflix’s TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. In regard to Leatherface, he’s been terrorizing unsuspecting victims (and audiences) for the past 48 years, resulting in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre being one of horror’s largest franchises. Each has their own particular brand and style and have all amassed large legions of fans. Courtesy NetflixWhen it comes to the Titans of horror, four names come to mind: Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and Leatherface. ![]()
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