The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Who will survive and what will be left of them?
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Director: Tobe Hooper
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: October 11, 1974
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Marilyn Burns - Sally
- Allen Danziger - Jerry
- Paul A. Partain - Franklin
- William Vail - Kirk
- Teri McMinn - Pam
- Edwin Neal - Hitchhiker
- Jim Siedow - Old Man
- Gunnar Hansen - Leatherface
- John Dugan - Grandfather
- Robert Courtin - Window Washer
Screenplay
- Kim Henkel (Story)
- Tobe Hooper (Screenplay)
- Kim Henkel (Screenplay)
Music: Wayne Bell, Tobe Hooper
Cinematography: Daniel Pearl
Editing: J. Larry Carroll, Sallye Richardson
Production: Vortex, Henkel Productions, Hooper Productions, Bryanston Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $140,000
Box Office: $31M
Original Language: en
Themes
Cannibalism and Dark Urges
Keywords
van, gas station, sadistic, texas, leatherface, hitchhiker, slaughterhouse, chainsaw, cannibal, family, polaroid, grave robber, disturbed, angry, cannibalism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre about?
- Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
- Who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was directed by Tobe Hooper.
- Who stars in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stars Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail, Teri McMinn, Edwin Neal.
- How long is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a Horror film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre had a budget of $140,000.
- How much did The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gross?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre grossed $31M worldwide.
- Where was The Texas Chain Saw Massacre produced?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- The themes of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre include: Cannibalism and Dark Urges.