"Texas Chain Saw Massacre" Companion

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In 1974, a low-budget, no-star horror movie was unleashed on the world, causing panic among the censors and provoking glee from its intended audience. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is still as powerful today as when it was first seen almost thirty years ago, and will return to the screens in a high profile remake this Halloween. Now, in this long-awaited companion to Tobe Hooper's groundbreaking film, Stefan Jaworzyn gives us the inside story of one of the most successful, controversial and influential horror films ever made, as well as in-depth coverage of the three sequels, various documentaries and other movies also based on the life of serial killer Ed Gein. Packed with exclusive interviews, rare and unseen pictures, and with a foreword from the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface himself, Gunnar Hansen!

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SFX Magazine Review 2004: "...as complete a companion as any gorehound could wish for."

Author Bio

Stefan Jaworzyn was the Editor of Shock Xpress, the trailblazing horror fanzine, which led to a series of Shock books from Titan, and the fondly remembered 'Shock Around the Clock' 24 hour film festivals. Gunnar Hansen will forever be known for playing Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. He is now a writer, but still makes frequent appearances at horror conventions to meet his manv fans.