The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
“What you know about fear... doesn't even come close.”
Synopsis
Chrissie and her friends set out on a road trip for a final fling before one is shipped off to Vietnam. Along the way, bikers harass the foursome and cause an accident that throws Chrissie from the vehicle. The lawman who arrives on the scene kills one of the bikers and brings Chrissie's friends to the Hewitt homestead, where young Leatherface is learning the tools of terror.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-30
Top Cast
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Jordana Brewster
Chrissie
Taylor Handley
Dean
Diora Baird
Bailey
Matt Bomer
Eric
R. Lee Ermey
Uncle Charlie Hewitt / Sheriff Hoyt
Lew Temple
Sheriff Winston Hoyt
Andrew Bryniarski
Thomas Hewitt / Leatherface
Tim DeZarn
Slaughterhouse Supervisor
Lee Tergesen
Holden
Cyia Batten
Alex
Terrence Evans
Monty Hewitt
Marietta Marich
Luda Mae Hewitt
L.A. Calkins
Sloane
Allison Marich
Young Luda Mae
Marcus H. Nelson
Lackey
Kathy Lamkin
Tea Lady
Melody Chase
Biker Chick (uncredited)
Emily Kaye
Biker Chick (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.16x
+$34.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Liebesman
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheldon Turner
- Original Score
- Steve Jablonsky
- Original Title
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50.5M
- Production Studios
- Texas Chainsaw Productions, New Line Cinema, Next Entertainment, Platinum Dunes, Vortex/Henkel/Hooper
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Liebesman
Sheldon Turner, David J. Schow, Kim Henkel, Tobe Hooper
Steve Jablonsky
Lukas Ettlin, Brown Cooper
Jonathan Chibnall, Jim May
Michael Bay, Mike Fleiss, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Kim Henkel
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Liebesman
Director
Sheldon Turner
Screenplay
Steve Jablonsky
Original Music Composer
Lukas Ettlin
Director of Photography
Jonathan Chibnall
Editor
Jim May
Editor
Marco Rubeo
Production Design
Mari-An Ceo
Costume Design
Michael Bay
Producer
Mike Fleiss
Producer
Andrew Form
Producer
Brad Fuller
Producer
Kim Henkel
Producer
Tobe Hooper
Producer
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning about?
Chrissie and her friends set out on a road trip for a final fling before one is shipped off to Vietnam. Along the way, bikers harass the foursome and cause an accident that throws Chrissie from the vehicle. The lawman who arrives on the scene kills one of the bikers and brings Chrissie's friends to the Hewitt homestead, where young Leatherface is learning the tools of terror.
Who directed The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning was directed by Jonathan Liebesman.
Who stars in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning?
The principal cast of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning includes Jordana Brewster, Taylor Handley, Diora Baird, Matt Bomer, R. Lee Ermey.
When was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning released and how long is it?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $50.5M at the worldwide box office (3.16 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning was composed by Steve Jablonsky.
Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning based on a book or true story?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Kim Henkel", Characters: "Tobe Hooper".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).