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Among the ’70s horror films that advanced the genre and expanded its reach,The Texas Chain Saw Massacreemerges as perhaps the most startling, harsh, and violent. In 1974,Tobe Hooperwent all-in when he transported viewers to the fictional Southern state and unleashed a violent and terrifying onslaught that resulted in one of the most unforgettablenotable slasher villainsof all time. Following numerous sequels, remakes, and reboots, the original remains unmatched as a film that left a lasting impression and influenced many creators, includingStephen King and Ridley Scott. Unfortunately, Netflix users have limited time left to watch the terrifying classic, as it will be leaving soonFebruary 18.
After The Texas Chain Saw Massacrewas shown in theaters, people rushed to check out the buzz even though some reviewers criticized it for taking a certain directiontoo extreme in its corruption. Among all the theater attendees, one person was in the movie theater and was taking notes, utilizing the disorder as a fundamental element in the science fiction horror subgenre. In aninterviewsince 2019, Scott has spoken about how Hooper’s graphic style influenced him1979 masterpiece, Alien. “I’m not sure, when you’re working on a movie like [Alien], if you can have too much blood,” he said. Showcasing his high tolerance for all things eerie, he continued, “It’s very hard to truly scare me.” However, just like anyone else who has ever watchedThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre, the film altered that for him.
How ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Influenced ‘Alien’
“I watched Texas Chain Saw Massacrewhen I was getting ready forAliena Saturday afternoon at the Fox studio in a modest theater.It was terrible, and it terrified me.,” he recalled. “I believe I began with a hamburger at lunch and didn’t take a single bite. But that was pushing it too far and being excessive.”
Enhancing his remarkably authentic recollection of what it’s like to attempt to eat while watchingLeatherface (Gunnar Hansen) as he was eating lunch, Scott said, “There are many people consuming others and there’s a lot of violence — it’s like blood, I believe… But Tobe Hooper did a [great] job, and it was my challenge to say, ‘”How can I become that scary?’” We’d say the Gladiatordirector perfectly captured the essence by drawing fromThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre for Alien.
Hurry — don’t stroll — to Netflix right now to watchThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrebefore the clock runs out onFebruary 18.