Product: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Original Uncut) [Region 2] (1974)
Rating: 5.0
Perhaps the Single-Most Horrifying Film Ever Made
I may never forget the first time I saw this. I was twelve years old, and just getting into the horror genre. I can't remember where I found out about this movie, but as soon as I did, I knew I had to see it. So, one night, I rented it, and in a dark living room, sat there gripping the arms of the chair I was sitting in, watching in awe-struck horror as the terror unfolded.To this day, I still get chilled by this movie, and I must have seen it eight time since I first rented it. I remember that night, going to bed. I had the worst nightmares ever, I didn't even sleep. And I still get nightmares sometimes. This is the most amazing film ever.There really isn't enough I could say about this. The psychological impact, the acting, the storyline, the reality of it all. First of all, where is Marilyn Burns today? She gave a performance in this film that still hasn't been matched, by anyone at all in the horror genre. I am a huge fan of this film, and found out that she went through absolute hell for some of the scenes in this movie, and never quit. And that takes a lot to keep going. But by the end of the shoot, a lot of her visible injuries were real. Also, her acting. Reminded me a lot of Heather in "The Blair Witch Project," but even better. Burns is truly impressive in the dinner scene, screaming for what seems like no end, and then very slowly going off the brink of insanity. You would think she actually did go mad! I recommend Tobe Hooper's weak follow-up, "Eaten Alive." Not a great movie, except for the last five minutes. Burns also starred in that, playing her role similar to TCM. And check out the ending to that one. She's truly amazing in those few minutes.This movie is pure genius, and nothing may ever top it. The gritty, cheap look only adds to the effect. This could never be a huge Hollywood production. Hooper never really proved to make anything better than this, his debut film, though "Poltergeist" is a recommended work of his that is far tamer, but still a good movie. But this is still the most terrifying film ever made, and will continue scaring audiences for years to come.