The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974
“Who will survive and what will be left of them?”
What is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
The film is set in rural Texas, where a group of friends embark on a journey to visit a specific location. Their destination is the grave of a grandfather, which they intend to pay their respects to.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 11, 1974
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Vortex, Henkel Productions, Hooper Productions
- Budget
- $140,000
- Revenue
- $30,922,680
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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Overview
The film is set in rural Texas, where a group of friends embark on a journey to visit a specific location. Their destination is the grave of a grandfather, which they intend to pay their respects to. Along the way, they come across a deserted house that appears to be uninhabited. However, upon closer inspection, they discover that the house harbors a dark and menacing presence. This presence is armed with a chainsaw, which is a key element of the discovery. The friends' encounter with the sinister force is the central event of the film, and it sets in motion a series of events that unfold in a disturbing and intense manner. The film's setting and the friends' initial intentions are the primary focus of the story, which takes a dark and unsettling turn as they stumble upon the deserted house.
Should you watch it?
“Five friends on a road trip encounter a sinister threat while visiting a rural Texas grave.”
- influential horror filmmaking
- intense atmosphere
- contains disturbing themes
Watch it if you enjoy classic horror cinema featuring a suspenseful road trip gone wrong.
This film is rated R and features intense horror sequences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Tobe Hooper.
What is the premise?
Five friends visit a grandfather's grave in rural Texas and encounter a sinister threat at a deserted house.
What is the genre?
The film is classified as horror.
When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on October 11, 1974.
What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes.