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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Special Edition) [DVD]

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Format
DVD
Model
MFR013023213395#VG
Dimensions
7.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 in; 4 oz
Color
Color
Language
English
Runtime
1 hour and 23 minutes

Specs 13

Format Special Edition
Contributor Allen Danziger, Edwin Neal, Gunnar Hansen, Jim Siedow, John Dugan, John Henry Faulk, Kim Henkel, Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Robert Courtin, Teri McMinn, Tobe Hooper, William Creamer, William Vail
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 23 minutes
Color Color
MPAA rating R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 4 ounces
Director Tobe Hooper

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The Granddaddy of Modern Slasher Flicks
Most serious fans of horror are already familiar with director Tobe Hooper's magnum opus THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, but for those who aren't, here's a basic rundown: In the early 1970s, a group of friends are traveling through rural Texas on their way to visit the ancestral home of Sally and Franklin, two members of said group. A chance encounter with a bizarre hitchhiker is the first in a long string of unimaginable horrors that eventually lead to death for some members of the group. Included in these shocking events are whacks on the head with a sledgehammer, folks hanging from meat-hooks, and, of course, the titular chainsaw killing. One member of the group actually gets a vis-à-vis meeting with those responsible for all the carnage, a cannibalistic family that includes, among others, a blood-drinking grandfather and big brute that wears a mask made of preserved human flesh. One of the first contemporary slasher films, THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE is also often cited by filmgoers as one of the scariest and most disturbing. And THAT even after 30 years since its first release! One of the reasons the film is still so effective as a shocker is its sense of realism. The film begins with a voice-over that proffers the film as a depiction of true events. This is a quite effective device--one "borrowed" by several later films--as it plants a subliminal seed in the mind of the audience and thereby makes the film's images seem all the more startling and realistic. The film was also shot in 16mm and then resized to 35mm for theatrical release, and as many cinema aficionados know, this resizing often results in a detracting grainy quality to the overall aesthetics of a film. But with THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, the resulting graininess gives the film a documentary-like feel that only serves to heighten the illusion that one is watching real-life events. In addition, most of the actors in the film were basically inexperienced unknowns, but their actions and delivery of dialogue come across as very authentic and sincere, and such acting makes the audience relate more fully with the characters, which in turn helps the production to seem less like commercial entertainment and more like slice-of-life filmmaking. Hooper has often stated that his inspiration for the film's plot was the infamous necrophiliac and purported cannibal Edward Gein, a real-life ghoul whose reported deeds frightened Hooper in his youth. For those who don't already know, Ed Gein was a backwoodsy Wisconsin farmer who, during the 1950s, raided cemeteries and collected various body parts from the corpses. He is known to have made clothing and household items from the preserved skin and bones of his "trophies," and, although it was never substantiated, it was rumored that he ate some of the human flesh. Gein was caught and arrested in 1957 after actually killing the proprietor of a hardware store, then taking her body to his barn and preparing it in the manner of a hunter dressing a deer. It is true that Hooper's film retains some of the elements of the real-life case--specifically the mask of human flesh and the bodies on meat-hooks--but it can hardly be considered a retelling of Gein's activities. Nonetheless, Hooper's aesthetic approach to directing, together with the film's aforementioned production values, enable Hooper to successfully recreate on film the fear he felt as a child when listening to stories of Gein's grisly exploits. Despite the film's reputation for being chock-full of blood and gore, there is really very few scenes of actual bloodletting. Most of the violence and gore is implied via set dressings (lots of bones and blood spatter), the lead-ins to the killings, and the bizarre behavior of the nefarious family of flesh-eating miscreants. Still, the acting is genuine enough and the narrative intense enought that both work to embellish the gruesomeness in the mind of the viewer, and many filmgoers who have seen the film only once swear that it is the most graphically violent and the bloodiest film they have ever seen. As mentioned above, the acting in this film--specifically that of the then-unknowns portraying the group of friends--comes across as very genuine and slice-of-life. Playing Sally, Marilyn Burns is especially effective as she emotes true terror through her facial expressions...and her screaming. Yes, Ms. Burns is one of the first in a long line of slasher-film Scream Queens, and she's also one of the best. All true fans of classic horror or slasher films will want to add this groundbreaking film to their collections. So that you can see it in its intended widescreen aspect ratio, be sure to purchase one of the recent DVD versions of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE. Most of these DVD editions also include a cool feature commentary with director Tobe Hooper, director of photography Daniel Pearl, and the actor who wielded that titular chainsaw, Gunnar Hansen. Some of the DVDs also include other extras like deleted scenes, alternate footage, bloopers, and other fun stuff. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2003 by Michael Gates
Join us for dinner
This is just one of those movies that leaves you feeling disturbed. So few movies are capable of eliciting such feelings - in fact, few even attempt it anymore. Since the 80s, movie-makers flood the screen with gore, completely abandoning what is truly scary and contributing to turning the genre into something of a joke. I didn't get to see this movie until the mid-90s due to my age. I can only imagine how unsettling it must have been when it was released in 1974. "The Family" came before Jason, freddy and all those to follow - and what made this film so much more gripping than those others was the fact that it was loosely based on events that actually took place. Nothing is scarier than the manifestation of evil and horror from nightmare into reality. The low budget of the film helped to make it what it was. Most of the camera-work appears to be handheld, giving the film a documentary-like feeling. This is, no doubt, what helped to make movies like "The Blair Witch Project" disturbing. They were forced to be inventive and the viewers are called upon to utilize their imaginations. This is one of the most influential horror movies of all time. The director made no attempt to scare viewers with decapitations and excessive gore - that is not scary - it is just disgusting. This film, along with the other influential films in the history of the genre, coaxes the imagination and allows people to frighten themselves. The movie is wonderfully done. Highly recommended for fans of the horror genre who want to see a movie that will finally frighten them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2006 by Matt and Jessi
Exactly what I paid for!
The 50th anniversary set came perfectly in tact, with the saw making the buzzing sound when fully assembled. VHS and DVD were also included, as listed. I gifted this to my best friend of a decade and she was elated. I’ve never seen her more excited! 10/10
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2026 by Jess
classic
Amazing visual impact
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2026 by Andriy Kalinichenko
Great film with great extras. Definitely worth it.
When it comes to the film itself, what's to say? It's a classic. Horror films today just don't compare. It's just one of those films that gives you that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach, without having gallons and gallons of blood and violence like the so called horror films of today. You might be a vegetarian for a while after seeing this. There are some great things on here that make it a real "special edition." It has some great extras, especially the commentary. It's nice to listen along and hear about their ideas and things that happened on the set while you actually see them happening. The bloopers are quite humorous. Overall just a great DVD. One of the better "special editions" of films out there. Had I known that it would eventually be worth so much, I probably would have never opened it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2013 by Gabe
Recommended for any horror genre lover!
One of the best horror movies of all time. If you're new to the horror genre, this is one you really need to check out. It makes you feel claustrophobic and feels like you're watching a documentary (due to the camera used and how great the actors are) instead of just a movie. Not a movie I suggest watching you're looking for gore, as this movie features little to none (however the way the movie is set up makes it feel as if there's a lot more gore than there actually is.) Nothing in this movie says "I'm just a shock movie," it knows where it stands as a staple to the genre and will stand there until the end of time. It has aged great and it seems like the older it gets, the more claustrophobic and real it is! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016 by RedRover
DOESN'T HAVE THE HAMBURGER PICTURE ON THE BACK THAT SAID STILL FRESH...
I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY BROTHER FOR CHRISTMAS BACK IN 2003 HIS VERSION THE BACK END OF THE DVD CASE HAD A PICTURE OF HAMBURGER MEAT COVERING THE BACK HALF AND SAID STILL FRESH AFTER 30 YEARS... ANY WAYS THAT BEING SAID THIS STILL HAS A WHOLE BUNCH OF EXTRA FEATURES THAT AREN'T AVAILABLE ON OTHER EDITIONS. THIS HAS A AUDIO COMMENTARY FEATURING DIRECTOR TOBE HOOPER, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY DANIEL PEARL AND GUNNAR HANSEN WHO PLAYS THE ORIGINAL LEATHER FACE IN THIS FILM. THIS VERSION ALSO HAS DELETED SCENES AND ALTERNATE FOOTAGE,A BLOOPER REEL, ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILERS, AND TELEVISION SPOT TRAILERS FOR OTHER TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE FILMS IN THE SERIES AN IT HAS A WIDESCREEN VERSION OF THIS FILM ON THIS DVD, THE PICTURE AND THE SOUND QUALITY HAVE BEEN CLEANED UP SO IT MAKES SEEING AND HEARING THE PICTURE A LOT EASIER AND BETTER HOWEVER THERE ARE NO SUBTITLES AT LEAST NOT ON MY VERSION. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019 by WEAK HEART 4 LIFE
Wrong movie
I thought I was buying the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 1974 not the remake. the description on the website made it sound like it the 1974 movie. It was gift for my son, and he opened it before he realized it was a remake. we didn't play it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2014 by Marlene Ortega
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