Analysis Of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

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Back in 1974 Tobe Hooper brought us a tale of pure terror, unlike alot of horror films I've seen The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of the most horrific movies to this day and this is why. The murder scenes given in this film were brillant, brutal torture sequences that involved cutting up living people. Plus Marilyn Burns giving a terrific performance, making me feel sick to my stomach, with the fear of her character. This movie has some of the best chasing sequences from any horror movie.
Our tale begins with the narration of the story in a brief highlight photo's of decaying bodies shown here and there, we then focus on a group of young adults on there way to check on some grave robbings, which have been going on in there grandparents hometown.

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