The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974 Ultimate Guide Magazine

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The searing Texas sun shines down on all manner of moviemaking misdeeds as we explore a truly harrowing production process in the Ultimate Guide to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from 1974. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this nightmarish classic, we present a lavish full colour Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974 guide, packed with information, trivia and stunningly restored stills that take you to the bleeding heart of a pivotal moment in cinema history. Written, designed and printed to the highest standard, this magazine guide is a must not just for fans of slashers and splatter movies, but for any fan of the horror genre who has doubts about picking up a hitchhiker.

An undisputed milestone in the evolution of the horror movie, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre redefined what audiences thought they could see on the cinema screen – and yet, perversely, they didn’t see all that much. With gore kept to a minimum, the movie played expertly on cinemagoers’ feelings, creating a relentless mood of rankness and depravity so powerful that it allowed the fabrication of myriad imagined terrors. Within the Texas Chain Saw Massacre guide magazine, you’ll discover the ways in which director Tobe Hooper used grotesque real-life killings as the inspiration for one of cinema’s most shocking motion pictures and, in doing so, changed the course of the horror film forever.

A series of informative, professionally written articles lead you from the movie’s inception, right through the shooting process in the sweltering Texas heat of 1973 to the skin-crawling nightmare of the finished movie and the introduction of Leatherface as one of the all-time modern classic monsters. Each page of this Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th anniversary guide is designed to evoke the film’s oppressive, nauseating atmosphere: the clean and timeless design remains uncluttered, giving you much-needed space to breathe as you savour the details of a filmmaking experience that traumatised many of those involved, most notably scream queen Marilyn Burns. Its A4 format (210mm x 297mm) means it’ll fit perfectly alongside your other horror movie magazines, with the luxurious gloss cover bringing vibrance and drama to John Febonio’s arresting artwork.

This 50th anniversary guide to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre also digs into the financial woes that plagued the movie. Though celebrated for its accomplishments despite its lack of resources, 1974’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was also mired in fiscal difficulties, with many of its contributors not receiving their financial dues. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the many challenges faced by Hooper and his often grudging team.

As you’d expect from a 50th anniversary guide to the movie, this Texas Chain Saw Massacre magazine is packed with stills that capture the harrowing degeneracy of the cannibalistic clan and the bewildered terror of their victims. You’ll see why Classic Monsters stills are so renowned, with a range of beautifully restored imagery depicting scenes from the movie itself, as well as the behind the scenes work that shaped this uniquely awful world. Even black and white stills are printed using full colour processes, giving them the depth of light and shadow that traditional newspaper-style printing can’t possibly create. You’ve never seen The Texas Chain Saw Massacre look so compellingly frightening.

As well as unveiling the story of the film’s production and enduring cultural impact, this Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th anniversary magazine guide introduces you to the key cast and crew whose efforts frequently went far beyond the call of duty as they brought the story of Leatherface and his family to life, with a wealth of biographies offering a glimpse into their lives and careers. You’ll learn about how star Marilyn Burns moved from theatre work to horror cinema and back, while her towering co-star Gunnar Hansen was worlds away from Leatherface, showing an insightful and introspective side in his work as a writer. Some were extensively trained and experienced, others were just starting out, but from the major cast to the bit players, not to mention many members of the dedicated crew behind the camera, this guide to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will give you a sense of the team that worked together to craft this piece of singular cinema horror.

There seems to be some commotion in the dining room – that young woman who dropped by for dinner just won’t stop screaming. What is it with young people these days? Anyway, the meal doesn’t look all that appetising, so why not take a seat on the quirky-looking sofa in the living room and dive into the Ultimate Guide to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It’s sure to shut out all the noise that might intrude on your attention, especially the whining of that infernal power tool. And look what your brother did to the front door…

• 36 pages
• A4
• Full colour throughout
• Luxury gloss laminated cover