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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) | FULL LENGTH | MOVIE REACTION

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MichelleMyBell

ASH !! THIS IS THE WRONG MOVIE. I requested the 2003 version with Jessica Biel in it. The 2003 movie remake of it . Man thia sucks its the wrong version😔 this is based also on Ed Gein also based on the movie Psycho. Look up on Ed Gein.

Bogo D. Boonie

This is one of the best horror flicks ever made. Possibly THE best, even, seeing as by the time it ends language and meaning itself has been destroyed. You guys are always going on about SYMBOLISMS and while this movie has plenty in the first half (the slaughterhouse imagery with the hitchhiker, the one girl talking about astrology and how "there's a reason for everything", etc), the end of the movie proves her wrong -- there is no greater reason behind their slaughter or the Sawyer family's cannibalism, and Leatherface's wild chainsaw dance the film ends on before cutting to black has no meaning either outside of chaos reigning eternal. It actaully reminds me very much of the ending of Cormac McCarthy's fantastic novel Blood Meridian where that book's embodiment of evil is "dancing, dancing still, and he says he will never die." Another note: while there have been many highly lauded depictions of panic attacks on screen in recent years (the latest Puss in Boots film features heavily in this discourse, at least on Twitter) I have yet to come across a better example of communicating the EXPERIENCE of a panic attack on film than in the dinner scene -- rapid, disorienting editing, the close-ups on the girl's wild and frantic eyes, the screaming drowning out the Sawyers' casual capering. . . just pure nightmare stuff. America is a land that loves its meats and Texas is a big beef state. Cattle form the backbone of Texas' economic contributions as much as oil. The city of Dallas was/is a major transportation hub for shipping cattle around the country via railway. And there are slaughterhouses out the wazoo. If you're ever traveling down any American interstate highway and pass by a major industrial slaughterhouse, the smell is APPALLING. There is a stretch of highway in the central valley of California that goes past the largest beef processing plant in the USA (nicknamed 'Cowschwitz' by locals) and it is probably THE most CURSED stretch of road in the country. It takes roughly an hour to clear this apocalyptic stretch of land where all the while you'll wish you were born without a nose as the stench of sh*t and blood and rotten gristle eeks into your very pores and you very seriously consider becoming a vegetarian. Cheers from the USA guys, love your reactions. Y'all seem super fun to watch movies with.

Paul Deaconu

Let's go!!! Classic horror masterpiece!

Bogo D. Boonie

Ash is right about Leatherface being inspired by Ed Gein (pronounced GEEN). Gein's story also inspired the original Psycho (1960) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Gein only has 2 confirmed murders he was convicted for, but he's suspected to have also murdered his older brother. There's no way to be sure. Aside from the murders he was most notable for grave-robbing and fashioning keepsakes from the bones and skin of the corpses he exhumed.

DOSBoot

There’s a reason this remains one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. Even though it’s not as violent as the title suggests, it sure makes up for it on the psychological, and traumatizing part. Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is pretty good to, goes for a more campier take on it, but it’s a lot more bloodier. Bill Mosley absolutely steals the show in that one. Probably my favorite in the series. The third one is okay, but it’s got it’s moments as well. Mostly for Ken Foree. The remake is pretty good to from what I’ve heard. Avoid the rest of them though. They suck.

OldBeardedGuyReacts

It's interesting how many times you mentioned Leatherface's height. Gunnar Hanson actually got the part because when he came in for the audition, he had to duck his head down to get through the door frame.

Shyanne Shadle

One of the best horror movies of all time! So glad you two reacted to this!

Sherri_Someone

So glad you watched the original! Can’t wait for your Cabin in the Woods reaction!!!

NaKita

I was between the age of 9-12 when I first saw this film, the best way to describe it, for me, is tormenting. As an 80s kid, the horror films during that time were epic and beautifully shot. This film is absolutely horrific; from taunting the victim, to being suckled & beaten with a hammer by a mummy AND being chased by a giant cannibal wielding a chainsaw; it’s the type of shit that will haunt your dreams. As a huge fan of classic horror, I appreciate you guys for watching the original. GREAT reaction, keep the classics coming! Poor Hannah, she deserves The Hangover II after this lol 😂♥️

Alex

oh...its such a classic this film, feels very real, like a documentary. There is a reason this film has been seared into pop culture for 50 years.

nekogirlfiles

I'm so glad you guys watched this. It was one of the first horror movies I watched in high school and it's definitely one of the best of all time, esp with how low budget it was.

MichelleMyBell

ASH you wanted a documentary about Ed Gein I've seen this it's good it's on youtube the link is below. It had real photos of what he looks like he looks like a human bat to me. Let me know what you think. It's only like 45 min not super long. The link i pasted for you below. Enjoy 🙂 p.s. I think you may want to React to that after the 2003 reaction . 🙂 https://youtu.be/fFqxItB5PlE?si=FKu7yP3Go2Yy1Wxi

Kevin Farrell

The Grandpa used to be the guy who killed the cows in the slaughterhouse with a hammer. That's why they said he killed 60 in 5 minutes. I think he didn't want to kill the girl, hence why he kept dropping the hammer.

Eddie Perkins

I saw this at the theater when I was 13, And a year before this, I saw The Exorcist at the theater. I lived about 10 minutes from the Hunkeler family; I heard he was a strange boy even before he was possessed. Ronald (AKA The Boy that Regan from The Exorcist was based on) just died a few years ago; I hope the devil stays away from here. Growing up in the '60s and '70s, we had a lot of Serial killers. And the strange thing is we never even closed our windows or locked our doors at night. A lot of movies these days are based on actual serial killers. https://youtu.be/t6sXlP6zthI?feature=shared

MichelleMyBell

Thank you Ash & Hannah for all that you do. Much love and respect to you two. ❤️❤️🙂

Mac Z

I really watched a lot of Horror Movies in my Time, this Shit still gives me Nightmares. The raw Brutality and the sounds Leatherface makes ...yikes Edit: Good Reaction :) as always

Tyfox81

The hook part always fucks me up. Hooks in any scary movie are so scary to me.

Sarah

I've never seen the original (or if I did I was too young to remember, my dad and grandma always had movies on, especially horror, so I grew up with it from a young age lol) Anywho, watching now so I'm excited to see something new and see your reactions! I do know a few scenes but other than that I don't recall ever watching this one. I remember the remakes most.

LuttyPN

go movies my friend

Jimmie V

This is my favorite horror film and glad you guys caught on early as to what made it so awesome. And for the record, I think those low angles on Pam's butt add a lot beyond just the sex... the scene where they track behind her as she walks back to the house alone is one of the coolest shots ever, IMO (that whole kill sequence is aesthetically, a masterclass in production/art design, direction, acting, photography, sound design, scoring and editing). If you guys are looking for some more quality horror that wasn't in your poll, I'd really go with the original Candyman (1992) and if you don't mind subtitles, Audition (1999) will blow your socks off. Some of the best ever.