There are films that get made with fascinating characters… like Star Wars… that lend themselves to exploring the back story of them in a Prequel film. Does anyone out there really think that Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of those films? Apparently the studio does. The happy folks over at Bloody Disgusting offer up this:
I spoke with R. Lee Ermey today at the Motor Trend Auto Show and he told me that ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2’ will start shooting in March 05. He told me that he has signed on for this film and it will def be a prequel.” Although full details have not been announced, the plan is to release the film around Halloween 2005.
Now, this will be a prequel in line with the re-make as opposed to the original. But does that really matter? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not poo-pooing on the idea of a sequel in general. I’m sure there will be people interested in spending a Friday night date at some brainless slasher fun and I’m also sure it will make a little bit of money too. I just don’t get the concept of a prequel with a film like this. Oh well… I’m sure they have something in mind.
There is so much to learn about that psychotic family enough to make a prequel. I can’t wait to see what kind of bullshit they come up with.