Product: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Original Uncut) [Region 2] (1974)
Rating: 5.0
Worth it for the Gunnar Hansen "extra" alone
I was one of those people who ownedTexas Chainsaw Massacre [VHS] and remembered it as a movie that lived up to all of the hype, but was also one of the worst LOOKING movies I'd ever seen (why was everything GREEN?)......and years later, as the film found its way to DVD and original prints were restored, we find out that the film that went into many theaters (and onto many VHS tapes) never looked the way Tobe Hooper had intended (no, everything was NOT supposed to be green). The actual story of the financing of the film, its release, and the years that followed is fascinating all by itself (I won't offer any spoilers here).I'm not going to review the film itself...my belief is that this product is targeted to fans of the grand mother of all modern-day horror films...I'm simply going to address why I think you should buy this specific version of the film, especially if you already purchased the SUPERIORThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre"Special Edition". The print was restored, and I am not 100% percent positive that it is the same one used on the "Two Disc Ultra Edition," but to me it looked as good (I've read from multiple sources that it is the same print used in the "Special Edition").You want the "Ultimate Edition" for the extras, most notably "Tour of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre house before and after remodeling, conduced by Gunnar Hansen," which is one of the most interesting DVD "extras" I've ever seen. It couples the novelty of Hansen as your host with the already-interesting subject matter. The whole package...all of the extras, this one in particular, and a pristine, vibrant version of the classic film...make this "Ultimate Edition" extremely worthy of your purchase (especially at Amazon's price), whether you are "double dipping" or "triple dipping," as I did.I am confident that if you are a fan of this film (and even if you're going to be viewing it for the first time), you will be extremely pleased with your purchase...I know I was.