Stars: Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, William Vail, Gunnar Hansen

Director: Tobe Hooper

Summary: A quiet summer drive through rural Texas ends in violent tragedy when several youths encounter a chainsaw-wielding psychopathic killer and his demented family.

A quiet summer drive through rural Texas ends in violent tragedy when several youths encounter a chainsaw-wielding psychopathic killer and his demented family. Tobe Hooper's gruesome tale of terror is loosely based on the Ed Gein killings, which actually occurred in Plainsfield, Wisconsin. Shot in a neo-documentary style, this incredibly influential horror film spawned numerous sequels and imitations.

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Aspect Ratio:	16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Commentary by director Tobe Hooper, cinematographer Daniel Pearl and actor Gunnar Hansen, Commentary by actors Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Allen Danziger and art director Robert A. Burns, The Shocking Truth documentary, Flesh Wounds documentary, Tour of t
Year:	1974
Release Date:	November 3, 2008
Runtime:	80 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	2 N D V D 3146
Keywords:	Texas, Massacre, General, Chainsaw, Horror, Occult, Sci, Fi
Genre:	Horror/Occult