The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Directed by Tobe Hooper
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE not only changed the face of horror in 1974 but still remains one of the most shocking, powerful and terrifying films ever made. Widely banned on its release it’s notoriety has not diminished and this harrowing tale of a depraved Texan clan, and its chainsaw wielding icon of horror, Leatherface, continues to stun and disturb audiences like no other film. This new director supervised restoration brings new life and detail to the film and immerses the viewer as never before. Contains violence and gore.
A group of friends are terrorised by a chainsaw wielding madman and his depraved family in this legendary horror.
Cast: Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain
Member Reviews
one of the greatest ever made no remake, spin off or sequel will ever come close to the original texas chainsaw massacre
Not just the greatest horror movie ever made, it is one of the greatest movies ever made. In my top 5 movies of all time.
An all time classic that many emulate. A must see for all horror fans. Possibly a bit dated but still gruesome with some dark comedy.
The influence that this film had on the horror genre is enough to ensure that it’s worthy of a 5-star rating. Delving further into its contents, there is much to be admired of Hooper’s work. His film follows a depraved killer, a member of a cannibalistic and demented family, as he pursues a group of young teenagers wandering his land. The film captures a gritty and raw atmosphere that makes everything feel abhorrently real; all we have in our basic elements are horrifying screams and the menacing roar of a chainsaw, the threat of what lingers over our primary protagonist Sally quickly becoming all too real. Terrifying, disturbed and undeniably realisitic, The Texas Chaib Saw Massacre is a work of art that will forever be iconic and terrifyingly so.
A masterpiece of horror, although probably lost on the younger generation due to the relatively slow pace and the fact they’ve probably already seen dozens of movies that imitate or parody this one. The cinematography, soundtrack, location. . all conspire to create an atmosphere of dread. The violence is shockingly brutal because it feels real… unlike modern movies that rely on over-the-top gore and buckets of blood. And there’s a dark twisted humour running through it, particularly towards the end.