And while not an instant horror classic, giving in to its at times predictable storyline and faults in believability, it definitely proves itself a worthy player.
Schoenbrun utilizes the hyper-specific language of the Internet—in particular, the dark world of creepypasta—to weave an engaging and frightening tale.
If you can go along with all its winking and ribbing of rock culture, there’s enough self-deprecating, decapitating humor for a bloody fun meta-horror.
Promoted as being based on a true story, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre reached into the recesses of the mind, pushing audience expectations to a new level.