The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Fathom Entertainment
(dir. Tobe Hooper)
By: Tarek Fayoumi
Texas Chainsaw Day is an Experience to Have Once a Year:
Every year, Fathom Entertainment and Dark Sky films release the 1974 Tobe Hooper (Poltergeist, Lifeforce) phenomenon The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. An infamous film in which a group of friends enjoy a road trip and encounter some menacingly odd folks. The joyful group is doomed to fall into a slaughterhouse scenario where a man stalks everyone with a chainsaw. The film falls on August 18th, because the film takes place in the fictional setting onAugust 18th, 1973. Texas Chainsaw Massacre celebrates its over fifty years of thrills and scares. Seeing it with an audience felt riveting. So much because of how dark and illuminating the lighting and graphics are. They are through the road trips and the moments of the chasing sequences. When a chainsaw sounds danger is the sense of excitement and the rollercoaster of screams. They are unforgettable.
Special Features:
After the film, audiences get a brief video with screenwriter and director Kim Henkel. Henkel goes into discussion about how The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has earned the esteem of a great classic for the use of rotoscoping, a technique of movement over live-action footage to create advanced realism. Much of the graphic sequences within The Texas Chainsaw Massacre that involve Leatherface chasing his victims or multiple other foot pursuits, fall into place because of the use of rotoscoping. The faded darkness on screen captures elements of sheer screams. There is more than just the aspect of shock with Texas Chainsaw Day with Fathom Entertainment.
Worth the time?
Although the event has passed. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre day is an annual event, one that fans of classic horror shouldn't miss. However, for those who have not seen Tobe Hooper’s film prior, taking precautions may be important. That is because it contains tons of graphic violence especially considering the film was released in 1974. Overall , the terror and excitement still holds up strong. Visit the Fathom Entertainment link below for more upcoming events.