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This week I had the priviledge of watching one of my favourite horrors - Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Bit of an odd way I first saw this one. I never fancied it as I've never been a 'Slasher/Gore Fest' fan... that's not to say I don't like a bit of gore, I just like a story with my gore... something to make me think. I came home one night quite late, switched on the TV and this one was on. I was completely transfixed and unable to take my eyes off it. When it finished, I got my hands on a copy so I could watch it in its entirety.
So we've established I love it. Why should you watch it? This movie is gorey in places, yes, but not anywhere near as much as you'd expect. It has an uncomfortable, eerie feel all the way through.
Without going into too much detail, a group of young friends (Sally, Franklin, Pam, Jerry and Kirk)are travelling to visit Sally & Franklins grandfather as there have been reports of vandalism. During this process, they pick up a derranged hitchhiker who they manage to force out of their van after he slashes Franklin (who happens to be in a wheelchair) and himself. This is merely an introduction though, as he appears later with greater relevance.
They then stop at a petrol station, but find the pumps empty. They head onwards towards Sally & Franklins grandfathers home. Pam and Kirk are out together when they stumble upon a house where they mean to ask about where to get petrol. We have the old chestnut of the door being open but no-one answering. Why oh why do people always go inside?
