It seems that most people either really love or hate this film. The first time I saw it a few years ago, it was just ok. But after seeing it a couple more times, I now love it. Yeah, the basic storyline is borrowed...but this is Rob Zombie's tribute to 70s horror. It has some gore in it, but it's not over the top or too cheesy. Sid Haig's character Captain Spaulding is the standout in this one...especially on the dvd menu...had me rotflmao. If you like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, give it a shot and then check out Devil's Rejects, which is more sadistic and develops the characters more. RUN RABBIT RUN!!