The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
- Oct 10, 1974
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 19
R | 1h 23min | 8/10 | Horror, Slasher, Thriller
Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)
STORYLINE
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) is a seminal horror film that follows a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals while on a road trip in rural Texas. After stumbling upon the decaying homestead of the Sawyer family, they are hunted by the chainsaw-wielding maniac Leatherface and his deranged relatives. The film's raw, gritty style and relentless suspense create an atmosphere of pure terror, making it a cornerstone of the slasher genre and a landmark in horror cinema.
CREDITS
Director: Tobe Hooper
Writers:
- Kim Henkel
- Tobe Hooper
Starring:
- Marilyn Burns as Sally Hardesty
- Paul A. Partain as Franklin Hardesty
- Edwin Neal as The Hitchhiker
- Jim Siedow as Old Man
- Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface
- Allen Danziger as Jerry
- William Vail as Kirk
- Teri McMinn as Pam
Produced by:
- Tobe Hooper
- Kim Henkel
Production Companies:
- Vortex
- Bryanston Distributing Company
Cinematography: Victor J. Kemper
Edited by: Bud Molin
Music by: Jack Elliott
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release date: December 14, 1979
Run Time: 1h 34min
Country: United States
Languages: English
Budget: $4 million
Box office: $100 million+
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