It's definitely in my top 10 horror movies. One of the scariest I've ever seen. I love the way it was filmed; it's so real and raw. I don't think I've ever seen another movie re-create that kind of atmosphere.
If you haven't already read it, I'd recommend picking up a copy of Gunnar Hansen's 'Chainsaw Confidential'. It gives some great insight into the gruelling experience that he and the rest of the cast and crew endured whilst making this movie. The misery you see on screen feels so real because it was.
If you haven't already read it, I'd recommend picking up a copy of Gunnar Hansen's 'Chainsaw Confidential'. It gives some great insight into the gruelling experience that he and the rest of the cast and crew endured whilst making this movie. The misery you see on screen feels so real because it was.
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Back in the late 90's I went to my town's Haunted House around Halloween time and when we got to the final room before the exit there sat Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, and Marilyn Burns. There was a television with TCM playing. I would have loved to have stuck around and watched the movie with them. I'm sure they were telling stories about each scene.
If you haven't already read it, I'd recommend picking up a copy of Gunnar Hansen's 'Chainsaw Confidential'. It gives some great insight into the gruelling experience that he and the rest of the cast and crew endured whilst making this movie. The misery you see on screen feels so real because it was.
Thanks for the tip.
Back in the late 90's I went to my town's Haunted House around Halloween time and when we got to the final room before the exit there sat Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, and Marilyn Burns. There was a television with TCM playing. I would have loved to have stuck around and watched the movie with them. I'm sure they were telling stories about each scene.
Wow, that's cool. My experience of haunted houses has only ever consisted of plastic skeletons and carnies jumping out from behind corners, so I think it's safe to say that you win this round.
It was a complete surprise. The year before we had Dick Warlock from Halloween II and Gunnar there signing autographs which was cool, but they never even advertised that those three would even be there the following year.
Sadly no. It shut down in 2005. The guy who owned it also operated one in a bigger city about 45 minutes away and as far as I know he closed ours and kept that one open. Somehow he knew Gunnar and Dick Warlock., and that's how he was able to get them to come. He even ended up buying one of the Michael Myers masks that was used in Halloween and Halloween II from Warlock.
Anyone else agree? This is my second favorite horror movie right behind Halloween.
For me, it is vastly superior to Halloween. Halloween does not for me hold up as well as it is very much the benchmark for just the standard slasher movie. TCM has more of interest going for it. Unique sound score, a raw grainy look and is there any scene in any horror film like the dinner scene from TCM?
Yep, it's a top 10 horror for me. I enjoy going to haunted houses and they really don't scare me much....except for the damn chainsaw guy, I lose it when I smell the fumes and hear the sound.
@jfitz regarding Chainsaw Confidential, I just added it to my Kindle, thanks!
Yep, it's a top 10 horror for me. I enjoy going to haunted houses and they really don't scare me much....except for the damn chainsaw guy, I lose it when I smell the fumes and hear the sound.
I always hated the chainsaw guys at haunted houses too. We know that the chainsaw is fake and we aren't in any danger, but we can't help but try to run away.
Reply by Phasmophobia
on February 10, 2017 at 9:12 PM
It's definitely in my top 10 horror movies. One of the scariest I've ever seen. I love the way it was filmed; it's so real and raw. I don't think I've ever seen another movie re-create that kind of atmosphere.
Reply by The Shape25
on February 10, 2017 at 9:15 PM
I agree. The atmosphere is outstanding. I have yet to watch a movie that gives me such a sense of dread.
Reply by Dawn Of The Ed
on February 14, 2017 at 4:25 PM
A favorite of mine along with the original Psycho. I love the gritty look and macabre atmosphere.
Reply by jfitz
on February 16, 2017 at 6:11 PM
If you haven't already read it, I'd recommend picking up a copy of Gunnar Hansen's 'Chainsaw Confidential'. It gives some great insight into the gruelling experience that he and the rest of the cast and crew endured whilst making this movie. The misery you see on screen feels so real because it was.
Reply by The Shape25
on February 16, 2017 at 6:26 PM
Thanks for the tip.
Back in the late 90's I went to my town's Haunted House around Halloween time and when we got to the final room before the exit there sat Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, and Marilyn Burns. There was a television with TCM playing. I would have loved to have stuck around and watched the movie with them. I'm sure they were telling stories about each scene.
Reply by theburbs
on February 16, 2017 at 7:14 PM
I had like five heart attacks watching this movie. There are so many stressful moments.
Reply by jfitz
on February 16, 2017 at 7:39 PM
Wow, that's cool. My experience of haunted houses has only ever consisted of plastic skeletons and carnies jumping out from behind corners, so I think it's safe to say that you win this round.
Reply by The Shape25
on February 16, 2017 at 7:58 PM
It was a complete surprise. The year before we had Dick Warlock from Halloween II and Gunnar there signing autographs which was cool, but they never even advertised that those three would even be there the following year.
Reply by jfitz
on February 16, 2017 at 8:18 PM
Cool, so is the haunted house a permanent fixture?
Reply by The Shape25
on February 16, 2017 at 9:03 PM
Sadly no. It shut down in 2005. The guy who owned it also operated one in a bigger city about 45 minutes away and as far as I know he closed ours and kept that one open. Somehow he knew Gunnar and Dick Warlock., and that's how he was able to get them to come. He even ended up buying one of the Michael Myers masks that was used in Halloween and Halloween II from Warlock.
Reply by Dawn Of The Ed
on February 16, 2017 at 9:24 PM
If you like those Halloween haunted houses and don't mind found footage horror you should check out Hell House LLC.
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/359246-hell-house-llc
Reply by mattoman
on February 24, 2017 at 5:31 AM
For me, it is vastly superior to Halloween. Halloween does not for me hold up as well as it is very much the benchmark for just the standard slasher movie. TCM has more of interest going for it. Unique sound score, a raw grainy look and is there any scene in any horror film like the dinner scene from TCM?
Reply by SaltyGirl
on February 24, 2017 at 1:12 PM
Yep, it's a top 10 horror for me. I enjoy going to haunted houses and they really don't scare me much....except for the damn chainsaw guy, I lose it when I smell the fumes and hear the sound.
@jfitz regarding Chainsaw Confidential, I just added it to my Kindle, thanks!
Reply by The Shape25
on March 6, 2017 at 4:30 PM
I always hated the chainsaw guys at haunted houses too. We know that the chainsaw is fake and we aren't in any danger, but we can't help but try to run away.
Reply by catmydogs
on March 6, 2017 at 11:36 PM
The ball of daddy longlegs creeped me out!