The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary
“Who will survive, and what will be left of them?”
A group of young people is traveling through rural Texas in a van to visit a family member’s grave after hearing reports of grave desecration. Along the way, they pick up an eccentric hitchhiker, who is kicked out of the van when he cuts himself on his hand. When they arrive at the remote family home, they discover that the neighboring farm is inhabited by a family of cannibalistic killers, including the infamous chainsaw-wielding psychopath “Leatherface.” One by one, the friends fall prey to the killers, until only Sally remains. Her desperate escape is one of the most famous and iconic finales in horror film history.
Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) is considered one of the most influential horror films of all time and is often regarded as the benchmark of the modern horror and slasher genres. With minimal resources, Hooper created a raw, documentary-style atmosphere that inspired generations of filmmakers. Although notorious for its alleged extreme violence, surprisingly little blood is spilled. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre relies primarily on suspense, suggestion, and a fantastic soundtrack.
Leatherface, the killer wearing a mask made of human skin, has become one of the most recognizable psychopaths in film history. More than fifty years after its premiere, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre remains an undeniable classic that still stands the test of time.
