I'm a big fan of the horror movies of the 1970's and early 1980's. In my opinion the best horror movies of all time came out during that period. My favorites are:

1. The Shining (1980)
2. The Omen (1976)
3. Dressed to Kill (1980)
4. Halloween (1978)
5. The Exorcist (1973)
6. Friday the 13th (1980)
7. Psycho (1960)
8. Carrie (1976)
9. Rosemary's Baby (1968)
10. The Amityville Horror (1979)
11. Don't Look Now (1973)

However, there is one horror movie that I haven't seen from that period that, frankly I'm a bit hesitant to see.

That movie is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). For some reason I just can't get past the title, even though I heard that much of the violence is implied, which may be even worse then actually seeing it. For those of you who have seen it, what do you think of it. Is it worth watching? Is it as bad as those late 80's and early 90's gore movies? Knowing the horror movies that I like, do you think it would find a place in my top 10 horror movies?

Don't let the title fool ya - 'Texas Chainsaw' is actually pretty tame. Most of the voilence is implied and I was amazed that the movie had even been banned in the first place (it was banned in Britain almost immediately after it was released and only just got given a certificate last year).
I found 'Texas Chainsaw' to be rather disappointing. I'd wanted to see it my whole life having grown up listening to stories about how it was really evil and bloody and violent but that's just hype. If you like horror movies you should see it just for educational purposes - afterall, there aren't many horror fans who haven't seen it - but it really isn't anything brillaint.
I thought the ending really sucked as well!
See it, by all means.....just don't expect to be scared.

I really like this movie! It is probably one of the best horror movies I've seen. It isn't as bad as you think though. Some parts are sick, but you should rent it! I would put it in my top 10 list!