"Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III" (1990) proved to be a more satisfactory result than its predecessor, approaching the plot in a more mature and convincing way, despite still having many generic aspects of the slasher subgenre in its composition.
The film leaves the excessive humor present in the previous title in the background, opting to better develop moments of tension and anxiety. Its script appears to be a reboot of the first film, as Leatherface's family was replaced by another, with more members and without the participation of the original actors. The villain Leatherface presents several improvements compared to the previous film, including a more menacing design, a better defined personality and a more effective balance between his human nature and his actions. However, the total change of the family represents a significant negative point, as it only replicates the ideas of the first film in the franchise with different actors, who do not deliver convincing performances.
Although "Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III" is superior to its predecessor, it still lacks more refined development, functioning more as a generic slasher than as an integral part of the franchise. The film presents uncreative scenarios and repeats a formula that was already beginning to wear out in the 90s.
The film leaves the excessive humor present in the previous title in the background, opting to better develop moments of tension and anxiety. Its script appears to be a reboot of the first film, as Leatherface's family was replaced by another, with more members and without the participation of the original actors. The villain Leatherface presents several improvements compared to the previous film, including a more menacing design, a better defined personality and a more effective balance between his human nature and his actions. However, the total change of the family represents a significant negative point, as it only replicates the ideas of the first film in the franchise with different actors, who do not deliver convincing performances.
Although "Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III" is superior to its predecessor, it still lacks more refined development, functioning more as a generic slasher than as an integral part of the franchise. The film presents uncreative scenarios and repeats a formula that was already beginning to wear out in the 90s.