Released over 40 years ago

>released over 40 years ago
>made on a shoe-string budget by an amateur director with a cast of unknowns
>barely has any on-screen violence
>still the most effective horror film ever made

How did they pull it off?

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Low budget horror has the benefit of realism.

>watched this for the first time last year
>only good scene was the first kill
I was highly disappointed

That's too bad. I found the last few scenes to be very successful. The Leatherface chainsaw dance is something I can still see and hear clearly if I try. Great way to end the film in my opinion.

quite possibly the best use of a hard cut to black in history

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Just wish it could have a better screenplay and actors

A serious film discussion on Yea Forums? That's not allowed son

The editing is highly effective and frenzied. It really sets it above other horrror films.

Suspense and atmosphere is scarier than gore and kills. This movie had tons of both

Tone, energy and story structure.