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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) – A Gritty Masterpiece of Tension and Terror
Tobe Hooper’s “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” garnered controversy for its brutality, yet beneath the surface, it’s a scathing critique of America’s meat industry. Its beauty lies in its garish and raw aesthetic, a style that has been endlessly imitated, even up to the present day.
In retrospect, the original film may appear almost quaint and conservative, with much of its runtime dedicated to menacing its heroine, Sally Hardesty (Marilyn Burns), while leaving the most gruesome turns to the viewer’s imagination.
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