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No Love for Bubba
RECEIVED Wed., Oct. 9, 2024
Dear Chronicle,
Sorry, I can't muster any enthusiasm for all the celebratory events surrounding the 50th anniversary of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. A serious misappropriation of civic pride from my point of view. It's about a serial killer/mass murderer, for cryin' out loud. Yuk!
Sorry, I can't muster any enthusiasm for all the celebratory events surrounding the 50th anniversary of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. A serious misappropriation of civic pride from my point of view. It's about a serial killer/mass murderer, for cryin' out loud. Yuk!
Marty Lange
Senior Staff Writer and Critic Richard Whittaker Responds: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre isn't just a masterpiece of horror; it's also one of the most important films in the history of Austin filmmaking. If the City of Austin isn't going to celebrate the movie that built the Texas film industry, redefined an art form, and epitomized the DIY ethos that Austin's art scene is built upon, I'm not sure what should be getting its own day. If you'd like to learn more about the significance of the film, may I suggest that you read our article from the 40th anniversary, Cowboys vs. Hippies: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Subtext.