HorrorHound Radio Episode 155: A History of Chainsaws in Horror

About this episode

The episode explores the history and legacy of chainsaws as a weapon in horror films.

On this super-sized episode, Managing Editor Aaron Crowell returns to the show to talk all about the history of horror's most brutal weapon: the chainsaw. Along with Andy and Martin, Aaron takes us on an epic journey from the very beginning of the use of the chainsaw as a weapon in movies, all the way up until the modern day to discuss its legacy as one of the most prolific horror villain implements. Who will survive and what will be left of them? Tune in to find out!

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy, Martin

Guest: Aaron Crowell

Topics covered

• chainsaws
• horror history
• film weapons
• horror villains
• cinema legacy

Keywords

• chainsaw
• horror
• film history
• horror weapons
• cinema

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