Product: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Original Uncut) [Region 2] (1974)
Rating: 5.0
It's a classic, and NOT a slasher film.
While many kids weaned on "Scream" movies would be turned off by it, this film is the closest thing to a filmed nightmare ever committed to celluloid. The film practically eminates a carcas stench inside the house of the crazies, and the ever-screaming Marilyn Burns certainly gets a run for her money. What's amazing about the film is the horrific subtext to the crazy family, a subtext that is satirized to its fullest extreme in Hooper's splatter sequel. It's easy to understand why this film isn't for all tastes, but fans of hardcore bizarro horror would be remiss to pass up this DVD edition. The DVD also offers numerous extras, including deleted scenes and a poster gallery that fully exploits its international appeal. The transfer is incredible, as well. I saw the film numerous times in theaters, and it never looked so good.