Similarities and Differences between Psycho and Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Similarities and Differences between Psycho and Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Similarities

• Both of these movies are 'Slasher' horror movies.
• Both of these movies begin with the time, date and place that the movie is set in, they are both documentary style.
• Both of these movies feature an 'unknown killer' either disguised or masked.
• Both of these movies are set in isolated places.
• Both of these movies are inspired by the real life killer, Ed Gein.

The differences

• The difference in weapons, one features a knife the other a chainsaw.
• In 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" the killer has a mask.
• The protagonist of 'Psycho', Norman Bates, is arguably a more realistic and likable character.
• There are multiple killers in 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' in 'Psycho' there is one.
• The final girl survives in 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' in 'Psycho' she does not.