October 23 2006

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Movies That Go Bump In The Night


By Bibek Bhandari

Staff Writer

Hollywood has launched three of its biggest horror sequels: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, The Grudge 2 and Saw 3.

New Line Cinema's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is a prequel to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre released in 2003.

Set in 1969, “The Beginning” depicts four characters who go to Texas for fun but end up with something entirely different.

It may not have the same horrific impact on audiences as the original, but the movie is just as spooky.

If The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning disappoints you, then you could try Grudge 2. Sam Raimi and Columbia Pictures bring forth director Takashi Shimizu's sequel to his much-acclaimed The Grudge, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Amber Tamblyn.

Grudge 2 is set in the same house where it all began, but the story takes a new direction, as some unrelated characters are tormented by the curse from its prequel. It also reveals how the curse actually started.

The distinct sight and sound of Kayako and Toshio, especially the eyes, will remain in your thoughts after you leave the theater. Be prepared to get shaken.

Twisted Pictures and Lions Gate open Saw III on Oct. 27. The Jigsaw, Tobin Smith, is back, joined by his new trainee Amanda, played by Shawnee Smith.

Director Darren Lynn Bousman comes up with another game of hideand- seek. His only intention is to horrify the horror seekers.

If you are looking for a dark and scary night this Halloween, it is definitely your month for a visit to movie theaters.

Grudge 2

Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Characters in Columbia Pictures' Grudge 2 (above) are now horrifying people in a theater near you.


Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is directed by Jonathan Liebesman, and stars Jordana Brewster, Cyia Batten, Andrew Bryniarski, Diora Baird and Matthew Bomer. Now playing

Saw III

Saw III

Saw III splashes across screens beginning Oct. 27. Brace yourself as The Jigsaw returns, this time with a trainee named Amanda.
Opens Oct. 27



 
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