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Chainsaw Quotes

Horror royalty, one remake at a time.

These chainsaw quotes come almost entirely from actors and filmmakers discussing the Texas Chainsaw franchise, weighing new entries against the original's reputation as a Classic. One speaker admits real skepticism going in, given how many sequels had already missed the mark.

If one sees the American Nightmare first and Chainsaw after that, you'll see it in a different kind of light.

Quotes by Tobe Hooper

I think the Chainsaw remake is very good and captures the spirit of the original film. It's true to the tone of the original, to the point that it's almost a companion piece.

Quotes by Tobe Hooper

When I was six, I entered a talent contest. I dyed my hair blond, had a chainsaw and pretended I was Eminem. The old folk weren't expecting that.

Quotes by Nico Mirallegro

I've never seen 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre', I've never seen 'Halloween', I've never seen any of the 'Friday the 13ths.'

Quotes by Lin Shaye

Alien Quotes

I was skeptical about doing Texas Chainsaw at first because it's such a cult classic. I'd seen some of the sequels and was not a fan of those.

Quotes by Jessica Biel

I used to watch those rock videos where they would chainsaw the piano. And I thought, 'That's what I want to do.' I thought classical music was corny.

Quotes by Jason Moran

'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' is just one of those movies that's like a page of history. You can't really go wrong. It's a prequel. It's not like number three. Which is really cool, to be the before as opposed to the...

Quotes by Diora Baird

Supposedly, some writers work in rowdy coffee shops or compose whole novels to Megadeth, but when I write, I wear a pair of chainsaw operator's earmuffs.

Quotes by Anthony Doerr

I watched 'Alien,' and I watched 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' the Swedish version. I watched the original 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' and I watched the Jessica Biel version and watched Jessica's performance.

Quotes by Alexandra Daddario

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these chainsaw quotes mostly about the Texas Chainsaw movies?
Yes, the majority reference the Texas Chainsaw franchise specifically, including remakes and sequels, rather than chainsaws in general. Actors and filmmakers discuss both their respect for the original and their doubts about later entries.
What does the quote about the Chainsaw remake capturing the original's spirit mean?
It praises a remake for staying true to the tone of the source film rather than reinventing it, calling it a companion piece instead of a replacement. That kind of comparison echoes discussions found in the Classic collection.
Is there a quote expressing doubt about doing a Chainsaw film?
Yes, one actor admits real skepticism going into 'Texas Chainsaw,' citing disappointment with some of the earlier sequels before agreeing to join the project.
What's the talent-contest quote about?
It describes a childhood memory of a six-year-old dyeing their hair blond and using a prop chainsaw to impersonate Eminem at a talent contest, catching an older audience off guard. It's the one clearly non-horror entry in this collection.
Does the collection compare Chainsaw to other horror franchises?
One quote suggests watching 'The American Nightmare' before a Chainsaw film changes how you see it, implying context shapes horror viewing. For more comparisons between films, see the American collection.

The odd one out is a talent-contest memory involving dyed hair and a prop chainsaw, proof the word covers more than horror. For more on measuring new work against the original, see American and Alien.