From the beginning of Texas chainsaw massacre you know you are going to be scared beyond belief,this was released about a year after the exorcist,its loosely based on the story of real life killer and cannibal ed gein from Wisconsin.but this is a whole family of twisted psychos in Texas that prey on some teens traveling through Texas.like Halloween most of the horror is suggested.not a lot of blood and guts but it will really give you nightmares.so many remakes and sequels but this one is by far the best.Tobe hooper and Kim henkel made this on a low budget and was bought by new line cinema.the first time i saw this was during its re-release in 1984.Texas chainsaw massacre is a classic horror film like Halloween,the exorcist and night of the living dead.when critic Rex reed reviewed this movie he called it the most disgusting movie ever made,i guess it scared him.this movie was imitated so many times it makes you wonder,is imitation the best form of flattery?the imitations include;wrong turn,cabin fever,and even the 2005 release house of wax.gunner Hanson is credible as leather face the demented chainsaw wielding maniac who wears a human face as a mask to cover his deformed face.Marilyn burns as one of the victims of the lethal family. the Texas chainsaw massacre is a milestone movie imitated but never equaled.10 out of 10.
Review of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
