1. One of the best, most original horror movies to
date. If you liked something in a horror movie after TCM74, chances are it was stolen from the latter. Despite its horror credentials, TCM74 contains very little visible blood, relying on creepy imagery and unsettling, innovative music to set the mood. Followed by a string of lack-luster sequels.
2. One of the worst, most unnecessary remakes of a classic horror film in cinematic
history. Take one part original, nine parts
Dawson's Creek, and separate out the terrifying originality of the '
74 version, and you have TCM03. It had the drill instructor from Full Metal Jacket in it, though. That was kinda
cool.
1.
Paul won the accolades of all for renting the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre after someone had expressed their fondness for the remake and
ignorance of the original.
2. Habib was deported when he fell asleep watching the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake on TV and missed the deadline for renewing his
student visa.
