The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Seen it?1974 | 83 min | Horror
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 221 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$31 million worldwide on a $140K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tobe Hooper
- Marilyn BurnsSally
- Allen DanzigerJerry
- Paul A. PartainFranklin
- William VailKirk
- Teri McMinnPam
- Edwin NealHitchhiker
- Jim SiedowOld Man
- Gunnar HansenLeatherface
- John DuganGrandfather
- Robert CourtinWindow Washer