Product: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Original Uncut) [Region 2] (1974)
Rating: 3.0
Mediocre reissue of a classic
The movie itself belongs in every horror-movie fan's collection. However, I must add my voice to the chorus of fans here who are bemoaning the rather poor transfer. I have the old full-frame MPI laserdisc and wanted a new, letterboxed edition of this film. Unfortunately, after viewing this DVD I must say I prefer the laser: some scenes inside the house (including Leatherface's first appearance) are so dark that it's impossible to see the actor's faces. On the good side, there is interesting commentary from director Hooper, Leatherface actor Hansen and director-of-photography Pearl, but it's not enough to justify a disappointing DVD.