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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

1974, English. Directed by Tobe Hooper.

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.

Horror
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Runtime
1h 23m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Released
11 October 1974
Country
United States of America
Written by
Kim Henkel, Tobe Hooper
Budget
$140K
Box office
$31M
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What comes after The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

Next in the series: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986), Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990), and The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995).

Is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 4,080 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).

Does The Texas Chain Saw Massacre have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on?

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

If you liked The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, try The Hills Have Eyes, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.

Who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) was directed by Tobe Hooper and stars Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain.

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