The 1974 classic, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, directed by Tobe Hooper, stands out not just as one of the foundational cornerstones of the horror genre, but also as a thought-provoking film that pushes boundaries and explores the dark recesses of human nature. Contrary to the graphic implications of its title, the movie is a study in suspense, artistry, and atmospheric terror.
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What’s Streaming on Screambox This Month: August 2023

SCREAMBOX has revealed the new films that are joining the horror streaming service in August, including RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Who Done It: The Clue Documentary, Subject, Ghastly Brothers, and more.
Continue readingWhat’s Streaming on Screambox: March 2023

SCREAMBOX has revealed the new films joining the horror streaming service in March, including The Outwaters companion shorts Card Zero & File VL-624, festival favorites Holy Shit and Family Dinner, and Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III.
Continue readingAudible Review: Chain Saw Confidential

Joe Bob Briggs called The Texas Chain Saw Massacre the greatest movie ever made, and for nearly 50 years it has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Chain Saw is one of the most influential and profoundly impactful horror movies of all time. It’s raw, gritty vibe and unrelenting willingness to make the viewer feel uncomfortable is what set it apart from the competition at the time and why it remains a timeless piece of celluloid. Gunnar Hansen played the iconic Leatherface in Chain Saw, and, thankfully, two years before passing away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 68, he put pen to paper and wrote a book all about the legendary movie to which he was inextricably attached. Even better than this, Gunnar Hansen chose to narrate the audiobook version of his book, Chain Saw Confidential, which is an Audible Original.
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