The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: (4K UHD and Blu-ray) Limited edition

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Released barely a month after MPI's recent 4K edition, British label Second Sight -- well-known among region-free enthusiasts for their fantastic A/V Audio Commentary with Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, Robert A. Burns, and David Gregory Of course, I say all this with the knowledge that The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's built-in grindhouse aesthetic means that even a "bad"

All told, it seems that Second Sight wanted to ensure that this was the definitive edition of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre by sweeping up every possible extra they could include. I can’t fault them there, but watching a lot of the material in one sitting, you do hear the same stories several times. This perhaps a collection to dip into and savour, rather than binge on, but it all has value. SummaryStill front-heavy and faithful to the source, random noises are heard echoing throughout the Sawyer house, adding to the creepiness and making for a satisfying hemispheric soundfield. The real highlight is hearing footsteps on the second floor of the abandoned Hardesty homestead while Franklin whines, and later, when Sally runs frantically around the Sawyer house, we hear the brothers yelling in hysterics and chasing after her in the distance. Granted, a few Foley effects still feel a bit fake, most notably at the beginning with vehicles speeding down the highway, but thankfully, these moments are far and few in between without distracting too much from the film's overall enjoyment. In putting the script together, Hooper and Kim Henkel said they knew they had it right when it read as funny to them. I often wonder it Hooper and his team really had any idea of how potent and raw his vision when transferred to the screen. The movie redefined horror by not following the conventional pattern that had taken to that point. Seen to be influenced by the disillusionment in the United States at the time – Vietnam, Watergate – it paved the way for the likes of Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes and a whole plethora of imitators and parodies such as Kevin Connor’s Motel Hell. The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre – a new feature length documentary produced by Second Sight Films Fresh out of theaters, currently available on VOD and now streaming exclusively on SCREAMBOX, Bloody Disgusting’s Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is coming home for the holidays, arriving as a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on December 19, loaded with bonus features, extended/deleted scenes, commentaries and an exclusive slipcover. However, Shane isn't just a movie guy. He also loves video games. Super Mario Sunshine, The Last of Us Part 1 and 2, and Batman: Arkham City are some of his favorites. Music plays a big part in his life as well. Given that Shane's a big horror fan, you might be surprised to learn that he's a pop guy. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Jonas Brothers, and Demi Lovato play on repeat while he's writing.

obvious example can be seen right before poor Franklin rolls down that grassy hill. Overall image details and textures are also given a nice boost Cutting Chain Saw offers an interview with editor J. Larry Carroll about the circumstances involving how the film was put together. Granpaw’s Tales features an interview with actor John Dugan about his role in the film. Horror’s Hallowed Grounds is a 2008 episode of Sean Clark’s web series, taking us on a tour of the filming locations in Texas. Flesh Wounds was produced by Red Shirt Pictures in 2006 for Dark Sky Films and specifically speaks to members of the Chain Saw filmmaking family one by one. They include cinematographer Daniel Pearl, TCM fan club president Tim Harden, actor Edwin Neal, special makeup designer Dr. W.E. Barnes, and actor Gunnar Hansen. In addition, there’s an In Memoriam section devoted to actors Paul Partain and Jim Siedow, and art director Robert A. Burns, as well as footage from Cinema Wasteland and Texas Frightmare shows. Off the Hook features an interview with actress Teri McMinn from 2014, which was a big deal at the time as she had walked away from the spotlight and hadn’t spoken about the film since its release. The Business of Chain Saw features an interview with production manager Ron Bozman about his experiences making the film. House Tour with Gunnar Hansen was produced in 2006 and features the actor taking us on a tour of the filming location as it stands today. The Tobe Hooper Interview and Kim Henkel Interview were both originally recorded in 2002 for Blue Underground.Second Sight has done the impossible and made this low-budget classic horror film look almost like a reference quality release. Their 4K restoration of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre immediately moves to the top of the heap. Recommended. presentations and deluxe Limited Editions -- has unleashed their own treatment of Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw

never before seen on home video. Colors are likewise more faithfully rendered, and a few subtle tone shifts have also been carefully corrected; oneMPI included) might have rendered the grain as more of a chunky, noisy mess. It also looks as if some of the more flagrant damage has been Long before “gritty” was an industry buzzword, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre epitomized the term. As such, one might be wary that a 4K restoration could hinder the viewing experience, but that is not at all the case. Utilizing the 4K scan from the aforementioned Blu-ray, which was approved by Hooper, and now with a wider color gamut courtesy of HDR, the picture is presented in staggering clarity while maintaining the 16mm film grain. The oppressive heat is virtually palpable. Howard, Kimberly Lindbergs, Annie Rose Malamet, Maitland McDonagh, Neil Mitchell, Jerome Reuter and Robert Skvarla, with illustrations by Adam I could go through almost the entire film and itemise the moments of Hooper’s genius, but more than anything The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is the sum of its parts. The sequels and remakes, which range from great (Hooper’s own belated and wildly different Part 2) to total garbage (Co-writer Kim Henkel’s The Next Generation, and 2013 remake/sequel Texas Chainsaw 3D) could never, even at their best, recapture what makes this film special: it’s a confluence of timing, resources and inspiration that simply can’t be repeated, and that’s probably why it remains so powerful: it feels like it captured something real, like it tapped a deep seated vein of terror. Confronting it each time you watch the film is still uncomfortable, but for horror fans that feeling is all too rare and special. Audio commentary with Writer-Producer-Director Tobe Hooper, Cinematographer Daniel Pearl, Actor Gunnar Hansen