The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) 4K UHD Review – Leatherface Looks Sharper Than Ever

Tobe Hooper forever changed the face of horror in 1974 with his film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It featured mixed reviews with Roger Ebert calling it a “weird, off-the-wall horror movie that’s really scary.” While The New York Times called it “despicable” and “a vile little piece of sick crap." Whether you loved it or hated it, one thing was for sure after watching it you would never forget it!

In 2003 as the original horror film was approaching its 30th anniversary. So, producers Michael Bay and Mike Fleiss decided it was time to remake this horror film for a new generation. Now it's hard to believe this remake is now over 20 years old, so it's time for a UltraHD release thanks to Arrow Video.

Synopsis: A group of carefree young adults' road trip through Texas is cut short when the panic-stricken hitchhiker they've picked up shoots herself in the back of their vehicle. Desperate to find help, our heroes are directed to the home of the local Sheriff, but little do they know they are stumbling into the lair of the Hewitts, the most violent family in all of Texas, including their chainsaw-wielding son.

Anytime you are remaking a classic film you are fighting an uphill battle. The film will always be compared to the original. When watching the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre one thing is sure they don't try to rebuild the wheel. They take aspects of the original film that worked so well and just update them as well as enhance the backstory.

Jessica Biel does a great job as Erin Hardesty the new version of the original Sally. It's hard to take on a role that was made famous by Marylin Burns in the original, but she unapologetically makes it her own. This film is full of jump scares just like film fans in this generation love!

Arrow Video has transferred The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) in 4K in 2160p presented in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). There are two audio options the original DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 and 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio. Finally, there is the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Arrow Video did a tremendous job with this transfer to UltraHD. Leatherface looks so much more terrifying in 4K! The kills look even more graphic in UltraHD! The picture is sharp, and all the gritty grimy detail is on full display and really benefits from the 4k treatment.

Now Arrow Video didn't stop at just a 4K transfer of the film. Not by a longshot. They went above and beyond and really loaded up this disc with tons of bonus features that will keep horror hound entertained for quite a while. Take a look at what is included on this disc.

Bonus Materials

* Brand new audio commentary with Dread Central co-founder Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton and co-host of The Spooky Picture Show podcast Chris MacGibbon

* Archival audio commentary with director Marcus Nispel, producer Michael Bay, executive producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shay

* Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, director of photography Daniel Pearl, production designer Greg Blair, art director Scott Gallager, sound supervisor Trevor Jolly and composer Steve Jablonsky

* Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, Michael Bay, writer Scott Kosar, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form and actors Jessica Biel, Erica Leerhsen, Eric Balfour Jonathan Tucker, Mike Vogel and Andrew Bryniarski

* Reimagining a Classic, a brand new interview with director Marcus Nispel

* Shadows of Yesteryear, a brand new interview with cinematographer Daniel Pearl

* The Lost Leatherface, a brand new interview with actor Brett Wagner

* Masks and Massacres, a brand new interview with makeup effects artist Scott Stoddard

* Chainsaw Symphony, a brand new interview with composer Steve Jablonsky

* Chainsaw Redux: Making A Massacre, a making-of documentary

* Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield, an in-depth look at the infamous killer who inspired the character of Leatherface

* Severed Parts, a look at the cutting room floor and some of the scenes excised from the final edit

* Deleted scenes including an alternate opening and ending

* Screen tests for Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour and Erica Leerhsen

* Behind-the-scenes featurette

* Cast and crew interviews

* Theatrical trailers and TV spots

* Concept art galleries

* Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea

* Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea

* Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Gingold

Between all the archival material and the brand-new material, plus all the artwork. This 4K UltraHD Blu-ray is one amazing release you will want to have in your collection so that you can watch at Halloween or anytime you just want a good jump scare.

So, if you're a horror hound that love a bloody good time the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 4K is going to be right up your ally. Head over to MVD Shop or Amazon and order your copy of this 4K today!