I want to start off by saying two words, one name. Tobe Hooper. Holy mother of god does Tobe Hooper make this a fantastic film. On a $300,000 budget, this film outshines many modern horror films to this day. The simplicity of the film, the cutting corners, everything that is done because of the small budget pitches in to the horror of this film. The music, for example. The iconic screeches that are heard at the beginning are used throughout the film, and they are just so off-putting, so blood-curdling that it gives you goosebumps every time you hear it. And there is some factor to the dinner scene that just makes it so unbearable to watch. I believe it's, again, the lack of anything. There isn't much dialogue, music, or coherent sounds. You hear screaming, laughing, and weird human made animal noises. These along with Hooper's PHENOMENAL shots culminate to make a scene that I won't soon forget. I could talk on and on about what I loved about this movie, it is just that good. A fantastic watch for a horror film geek.
Review of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
