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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Reviews

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
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Tobe Hooper's influential cult classic continues the subgenre of horror films based on the life and "career" of Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein, which began with Alfred Hitchcock's own influential cult classic Psycho. When Sally Hardesty (Marilyn Burns) hears that the Texas cemetery where her grandfather is buried has been vandalized, she gathers her wheelchair-bound brother Franklin (Paul A. Partain) and several other friends together to see if grandpa's remains are still in one piece. While in the area, Sally and her friends decide to visit grandfather's old farmhouse. Unfortunately, a family of homicidal slaughterhouse workers who take their job home with them have taken over the house next door. Included amongst the brood is Leatherface (Gunnar Hansen), a chainsaw-wielding human horror show who wears a face mask made out of human skin. Sally's friends are rapidly exterminated one-by-one by the next-door neighbors, leaving only Sally left to fight off Leatherface and his clan. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, (more)
Director(s):
Tobe Hooper
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Craig Z.

The Texas Cahinsaw Massacare is one of the scariest most disturbing films I've ever wathed. It is not that gory but scares the hell out of you. The film delivers strong memorable characters and scenes that make you never want to drive down that dark road or ever run out of gas in Texas. From the graveyard pictures in the opening credits to the marcarbe supper scene at the end, the Texas Chainsaw Massacar keeps you in total fear. Even today this film sets the standards for all horror movies. There are many versions of the TCM out on video but the original is the best, don't waste your time on the remakes or the sequels they are all pretty bad. The DVD version is great because the picture is enhanced but it doesn't loose it's vintage 1974 feel. I highly recommended this film to anyone who loves a good scare.

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Andrew B.

I saw this movie when I was really little and it scared the hell out of me. Now everyone says that its so funny, but I just do not understand their logic. The plot is very well written and Hooper does an amazing job directing this film. Still a classic movie that all horror buffs need to have.

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Tom C.

I think the reason why younger audiences find this movie either funny or just plain "bleh", is because today, they are brought up on movies that were no older than 5 years old if they watch TV or cable. Because of this, obviously Special Effects are basically still new within a half a decade. Back in the day a movie had more storyline to it and used imagination more than todays movies by far. Today in lieu of story, there must be action every 5 minutes or else you lose and audience. Also, back when I was growing up, TV showed movies new and old from the past 30 to 40 years. So basically anyone who grew up in my era, were very lucky to have such a wide variety where we could appreciate anything that was shown. Unfortunately the ones coming up behind us don't have this, so they never seek out half the incredible stuff that's out there.

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Fredrick G.

This is the real deal thriller. I first saw this movie back in the early 1980's and couldnt sleep for two nights afterwards. All these years later it has the same effect on me. This movie was well directed. The setting in that part of Texas really helps to make it believeable. There are scenes that meke you cover your eyes. So called horror movies made today are weak in comparison.

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Ray W.

It's a classic. One of those films that films of this genre owe a huge debt to. Listen, no one is forcing you to see this movie, so what you see is what you get--and you get what you bargained for--and lots of it!! Happy viewing and feel free to cover your eyes when you want.

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Jeremy B.

The single greatest horror film ever made.

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Tyler N.

This movie is by far my favorite, as far as horror movies go. It's darkly filmed, has that gritty old school look and feel to it. I would recommend this movie in an instant. Not for the faint of heart though.

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Matthew G.

This movie really keeps you on the edge of your seat! You've gotta watch this one instead of the remake, it's so much better.

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Steve B.

If you are a horror movie buff, and you haven't seen this movie, RENT IT IMMEDIATELY! You will never see a group of crazy psychotic killers like this. You will be completely terrified by this one!!!!!!!!

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Dylan B.

have not seen it but since from what ive heard i would like to, but all the old movies are just plain... blehh. maybe not this one though ill watch it sometime

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    Craig Z.

    The Texas Cahinsaw Massacare is one of the scariest most disturbing films I've ever wathed. It is not that gory but scares the hell out of you. The film delivers strong memorable characters and scenes that make you never want to drive down that dark road or ever run out of gas in Texas. From the graveyard pictures in the opening credits to the marcarbe supper scene at the end, the Texas Chainsaw Massacar keeps you in total fear. Even today this film sets the standards for all horror movies. There are many versions of the TCM out on video but the original is the best, don't waste your time on the remakes or the sequels they are all pretty bad. The DVD version is great because the picture is enhanced but it doesn't loose it's vintage 1974 feel. I highly recommended this film to anyone who loves a good scare.

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    Andrew B.

    I saw this movie when I was really little and it scared the hell out of me. Now everyone says that its so funny, but I just do not understand their logic. The plot is very well written and Hooper does an amazing job directing this film. Still a classic movie that all horror buffs need to have.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Tom C.

    I think the reason why younger audiences find this movie either funny or just plain "bleh", is because today, they are brought up on movies that were no older than 5 years old if they watch TV or cable. Because of this, obviously Special Effects are basically still new within a half a decade. Back in the day a movie had more storyline to it and used imagination more than todays movies by far. Today in lieu of story, there must be action every 5 minutes or else you lose and audience. Also, back when I was growing up, TV showed movies new and old from the past 30 to 40 years. So basically anyone who grew up in my era, were very lucky to have such a wide variety where we could appreciate anything that was shown. Unfortunately the ones coming up behind us don't have this, so they never seek out half the incredible stuff that's out there.

    Yes   |   No

     
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