The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to leave Netflix on February 18

Collider reports that Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is scheduled to leave Netflix on February 18.

The film, released October 11, 1974, runs 83 minutes and is often cited as the definitive original despite multiple sequels, remakes and reboots; the piece says the original “reigns supreme” and that some critics slammed it for going too far in its depravity. The story also notes the movie inspired multiple creatives, including Stephen King and Ridley Scott.

In a 2019 interview, Scott said he watched The Texas Chain Saw Massacre while prepping for Alien and remembered, “I watched Texas Chain Saw Massacre when I was prepping for Alien one Saturday afternoon in the Fox studio in a small theater. It was horrendous, and it scared the shit out of me.” He discussed the film’s use of blood and said it became a challenge for him when making Alien.

The only confirmed next step in the report is the Netflix removal date of February 18; the article does not provide information about the film’s availability after that date.

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