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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released in the United States on October 11, 1974. While the film initially received mixed reception from critics, it was highly profitable, grossing over $30 million at the domestic box office, equivalent with roughly over $150.8 million as of 2019, selling over 16.5 million tickets in 1974.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, released in 1974, written and directed by Tobe Hooper, was the first and most successful entry in the series. It is considered to be the first of the 1970s slasher films, and originated a great many of the clichés seen in countless later low-budget slashers.
- Original Timeline: 1860s-1973. The Original Timeline is the sequence of events as laid out by the first three films of the series, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2" (aka "TCM 2"), both directed by Tobe Hooper, and 1990's "Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III."
- Original Timeline: 1973. On August 18, 1973, Sally Hardesty (Marilyn Burns), her brother Franklin (Paul A. Pertain), and their friends travel to south Texas after receiving word that their grandfather's grave has been desecrated.
- Original Timeline: 1973-1986. "TCM 2" begins with an opening narration just like the original did, laying out the scene for this long-awaited second chapter.
- Original Timeline: 1986. Lefty's quest for vengeance against the Sawyers gets its big break when local radio DJ Vanita "Stretch" Brock (Caroline Williams) records audio of Leatherface (Bill Johnson) murdering a couple of preppy yahoos on the way to town for the big game.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Directed by Tobe Hooper. With Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail. Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather.
- (187K)
- Horror
- Tobe Hooper
- 1974-10-11
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. 1974 1h 23m R. 7.4 (188K) Rate. 91 Metascore. 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.
Apr 6, 2024 · When The Texas Chain Saw Massacre first came out in 1974, it caused a lot of controversy due to its grotesque and taboo nature. Despite the fact that its kills managed to stand out without showing much blood, the masterful presentation felt raw and brutal.
Oct 17, 2022 · Depending on how you look at it, there are either four or six timelines (!) to follow, including the various reboots, remakes and prequels across the nine Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies...
