The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is arguably what truly started the modern slasher genre. It’s just that it came out in the 70’s when traditional horror movies were at their peak. What made The Texas Chain Saw Massacre really stand out, is that it’s hardly a massacre. Since there’s actually barely any blood in it. Director Tobe Hooper wanted a PG rating, but I would agree that it’s just too disturbing. Which is why Leatherface is the last of the slasher icons I ended up seeing. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is based on true events. Not really, but the grainy quality makes it feel realistic.
An early group of possibly sex-crazed teens travels to Texas. For some reason they pick up an obviously crazy hitchhiker. Then they attempt to get gas, but the proprietor tells them they’re out. So they stay at an abandoned house. Next door they’re introduced to Leatherface. A huge apron wearing, chainsaw (or mallet) wielding inbred maniac. He’s played by the hulking Gunnar Hansen and is inspired by serial killer Ed Gein. The name derives from the human skin he wears on his face. He also decorates with human bones. He’s silent like other slashers, but he does make noises since he has the mind of a child.
SPOILER ALERT! After killing her wheelchair bound brother and all her friends, final girl Sally Hardesty’s nightmare is only beginning. It turns out the hitchhiker, proprietor, and Leatherface are all part of one big cabalistic hillbilly family. A family that includes a practically dead Grandpa. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is scary because of its eerie atmosphere, uncomfortable dinner scene, and implied killings. A victim being impaled on a meat hook is disturbing whether you see it or not. Despite the title, only one person is killed by a chainsaw. In the end, a Leatherface in drag lives, flailing his chainsaw in the air as Sally escapes. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre doesn’t need gore to be disturbing.
Leatherface pulls out the chainsaw
Followed by: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
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I absolutely love the Texas Chainsaw Massacre! I would say it probably my favourite horror film. Even though it lacks the more common elements of blood and gore it doesn’t stop it from being frightening.
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Glad I reviewed your favorite!
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It really was a disturbing film, but I do have to admit that I didn’t like it very much. The constant screaming in this film at certain scenes, at times truly began to get on my nerves😅😅
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I understand, I guess it’s too disturbing for me to get annoyed.
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Wait, does this movie seriously have a PG rating?
The only time I’ve seen this movie was at my birthday party in high school, and I was trying to hook up with this girl I had a huge crush on. And she ended up booking up with one of my friends instead😭😭😭 Have kinda not wanted to watch it ever again since lol
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No, it’s R. Hooper just thought reducing the blood would ensure a PG. I’d say you should give TTCSM another chance. I have plenty of bad viewing experiences with good movies.
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Exactly. The title alone sounds horrifying, but the movie itself isn’t all that violent. It is, however, one of the most disturbing movies out-there.
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Definitely holds up to that.
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