That sense of grounding in reality and too much focus on Leatherface/gruesomeness is what made the remakes pale in comparison to the original. The remakes just didn't get what made the original a horror classic. They just said, "oh, people are scared of leatherface? MORE LEATHERFACE!!!" "BUT sir, that can't be right, he only showed up a couple of times and there's far more of the family involvement and atmosphere at play" "Naw, too difficult. It must be leatherface".
horror is something i've recently, not just because of october, have become drawn towards. because growing up, and even nowadays, i was a massive scaredy cat. i got spooked by pretty much anything that moved outside, and loud noises were also a big no no especially for smaller me. so naturally, watching a scary movie as a child like me was akin to torture XD but nowadays with a more older eye, i can honestly say my favorite thing to write about or analyze is horror. and while my favorite horror story overall is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Texas Chainsaw Massacre is for certain one of the finest films to represent the horror genre. always love coming to this channel to scratch that analyzing itch of mine honestly, amazing work.
Fantastic video and review. You nailed the idea of the movie in my mind; the realism which is so tangible it feels like you are really there, experiencing the trauma alongside the characters. The scene that always sticks with me is right before the nighttime chainsaw chase, when Sally and her brother are desperately calling out for their friends for hours with no response. They have no idea that they have been dead this whole time, hoping that they are just lost. The natural thing to do is to wait until dark and call their names, so the audience relates to their decisions unlike many horror films where the characters are blindly idiotic. No one is stupid in TCM, it's just extremely unfortunate circumstances. That's terrifying
I'm a simple man, i see a Texas Chain Saw Massacre Video, i click (also really great Video, i especially appreciate you including your own footage and experiences)
Another amazing video! I’m not a fan of horror movies but I’ve always wondered about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but the previews I saw at the theater before it came out gave me nightmares! Your presentation of the characters, the plot & background & the clips from the movie & your actual footage of the location reinforced what makes this movie a classic horror movie that is at the top of many horror movie lovers even after almost 50 years! But I’m still not going to watch!!
Can't believe I missed this upload! I am completely obsessed with this movie, and it is what started my love for horror movies. Loved hearing your take on the movie and your footage from the gas station!
Very kind of you to say. That means a lot to hear. I love what I do and appreciate all who watch, regardless of view count. Thank you for your support!
This movie is a masterpiece of atmosphere; I love the over-the-top aspects of modern horror remakes, but nothing is as unsettling as watching this film for the first time.
To the question at the beginning of the video…yes, 100% and that’s event horizon. Say a video essay about it and it gave me a huge case of the heebie-jeebies
I can't believe I'm so early! I have been pretty bummed today and seeing someone who cares so much about one of my favorite films has MADE my day thank you :)
The 2003 remake was the first horror movie I saw that opened up my 10 year old eyes to the reality of serial killers. Other movies I could use logic to shut down any fear I felt. The original is vastly superior, but I have to give a shout out to the movie that broke my innocence. Thank you so much for this video!! I love hearing what you have to say 😊
OMG yes when I was a kid this movie and the TV movie version of IT where movies I just didn't want to touch. My kid mind thought that Leatherface was real guy out in middle of Texas killing people; and I couldn't even look at the DVD case without fearing he would somehow get in my sleep.
