"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974) is the initial milestone that defined the slasher as a subgenre, introducing all the clichés and characteristics that would be repeated countless times in subsequent horror cinema productions.
Before the release of this film, there were no slashers that incorporated all the elements presented, such as the stalking villain, the mask that hides his face, the group of friends, the sexual content, the figure of the "final girl", and many other points that shaped the work. The direction with an "amateur" aspect and the "fact-based" approach gave an aura of realism to the film, providing disturbing scenes and moments of tension that still resonate today. The character Leatherface has solidified himself as a pop culture icon and is acclaimed as one of horror's greatest villains, especially in his dynamic with the cannibal family.
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" represents one of the first works in Tobe Hooper's filmography, revealing an exceptional talent on the part of the director. The film is not only disturbing, but also extremely innovative for its time, managing to produce one of the most prestigious horror features with an extraordinarily low budget.
Before the release of this film, there were no slashers that incorporated all the elements presented, such as the stalking villain, the mask that hides his face, the group of friends, the sexual content, the figure of the "final girl", and many other points that shaped the work. The direction with an "amateur" aspect and the "fact-based" approach gave an aura of realism to the film, providing disturbing scenes and moments of tension that still resonate today. The character Leatherface has solidified himself as a pop culture icon and is acclaimed as one of horror's greatest villains, especially in his dynamic with the cannibal family.
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" represents one of the first works in Tobe Hooper's filmography, revealing an exceptional talent on the part of the director. The film is not only disturbing, but also extremely innovative for its time, managing to produce one of the most prestigious horror features with an extraordinarily low budget.