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1974-10-11 R The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Who will survive and what will be left of them?

Release Date: 1974-10-11

Rating: 7.3 / 10

Runtime: 83 mins

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.


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Runtime

83 minutes

Release Date

1974-10-11

Budget

$140,000

Box Office Earnings

$30,900,000

Behind the Scenes

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Edwin Neal
Edwin Neal
Jim Siedow
Jim Siedow
Gunnar Hansen
Gunnar Hansen
John Dugan
John Dugan
Robert Courtin
Robert Courtin

Crew Members

Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper Director
Kim Henkel
Kim Henkel Story

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  • John Doe's avatar

    Wuchak

    Rating: 6/10

    "***Disturbing iconic slasher about a demented family in rural Texas*** After a van of young people picks up a psycho hitchhiker in east Texas they stumble upon a farm house of crazies, including a burly mute man with a mask made of human-skin. Tobe Hooper’s "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974) is a seminal, iconic slasher that’s genuinely disturbing and horrific because it plays out in a gritty, realistic manner. While some viewers might find a couple of scenes amusing, like Franklin in his wheelchair accidently rolling down the hill and, later, having a hammy fit in the dilapidated building, it doesn’t change the fact that this is a serious, unsettling horror flick. By contrast, Rob Zombie’s homage (or rip-off), “House of 1000 Corpses” (2003), wasn’t disturbing or horrific at all because he opted for an over-the-top, cartoony approach. It was colorful and amusing, yes, but not unsettling or horrifying. Other positives include the rural locations, cool nighttime sequences, e.g. the thorn bush, and the effectively photographed women with no raunch: Teri McMinn (Pam) and Marilyn Burns (Sally). They’re girl-next-door types, but alluring enough. So this is a standout film as far as serious slasher horror goes and I can understand those who give it a high rating, but horror movies are about more than just scaring & troubling the viewer. For me, the last act is overly one-dimensional, focusing too much on the eye-rolling demonic dirtbag family and a girl fleeing & screaming. It’s thoroughly manic, indeed, but also vacuous and uninspiring. The film runs 1 hour, 23 minutes; there’s also an 88 minute unrated version. It was shot in east Texas as follows: Round Rock (house), Bastrop (gas station/BBQ shack), Leander (cemetery) and Watterson (slaughterhouse). The house has since been moved to Kingsland and refurbished as a restaurant. GRADE: B-/C+"

  • John Doe's avatar

    cineast78

    Rating: 10/10

    "**One of the best and most fascinating horror movies ever made.** Just as the title says it, it is wihout any doubt one of the best and most influential horror films ever made. Its production history is also quite fascinating. If you are into horror or slasher movies, you simply have to have seen and experienced it. Nuff said."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the The Texas Chain Saw Massacre ?

The movie is approximately 83 minutes long.

What is the The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's release date?

1974-10-11 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

The movie belongs to the Horror genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

The lead actors include Marilyn Burns , Allen Danziger , and Paul A. Partain , among others.

Who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

The movie was directed by Tobe Hooper

What is the The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $140,000 .

How much did The Texas Chain Saw Massacre movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $30,900,000 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the The Texas Chain Saw Massacre movie?

Major production companies include Vortex Henkel Productions Hooper Productions Bryanston Pictures .

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