The only film to ever scare me Gripping, terrifying and devastatingly upfront. There is nothing that quite compares to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, even though several sequels, a remake and a prequel have since been made. Not to mention countless other slasher films that have no doubt been influenced by this incredible film. So what makes this better than the rest?
There are many reasons. The story is allowed to build up and the plot is actually realistic and believable, unlike so many modern horror films. Leatherface is huge, brutal and merciless - he's simply terrifying. The sound effects fit the movie and the setting and horror house (filled with bones and skin masks etc) substantially adds to the realism and fright of the movie.
There is a huge sense of mystery within this film and the tension builds up unbearably. We are kept guessing the outcome right till the end. The dinner scene is possibly the most harrowing moment of film ever. There is no sense of the supernatural here; It feels horribly real.
Please Ignore all the bad ratings of this film! Of course if you don't enjoy horror movies you're definitely not going to like this. What makes this film greater is that the killer's background and motives aren't explained. The unknown is one of the most frightening thoughts. Not every little detail has to be revealed.
Definitely not for the faint hearted. Be prepared to be shocked and scared in the extreme without barely witnessing a drop of blood. A true classic; Something that you must see at least once in your life. Forget the remake, this is the real deal. The film was always meant to be twisted and horrible and this is very much achieved