It Might Be the Scariest Movie Ever Made. There's Never Been a Better Time to Watch It.
Briefly

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre resonated in a time of national crisis, reflecting societal fears and turmoil, acting as a metaphorical primal scream during the 1970s.
As viewers processed the chaos of a nation reeling from political scandals, economic downturns, and a troubled cultural landscape, Hooper's film became an instant classic of horror.
Read at Slate Magazine
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