The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
“Who will survive and what will be left of them?”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Marilyn Burns
Sally
Allen Danziger
Jerry
Paul A. Partain
Franklin
William Vail
Kirk
Teri McMinn
Pam
Edwin Neal
Hitchhiker
Jim Siedow
Old Man
Gunnar Hansen
Leatherface
John Dugan
Grandfather
Robert Courtin
Window Washer
William Creamer
Bearded Man
John Henry Faulk
Storyteller
Jerry Green
Cowboy
Ed Guinn
Cattle Truck Driver
Joe Bill Hogan
Drunk
Perry Lorenz
Pick Up Driver
John Larroquette
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival（4K）
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 29, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$140K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
220.9x
+$30.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobe Hooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Henkel, Tobe Hooper
- Original Score
- Tobe Hooper, Wayne Bell
- Original Title
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $140K
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.9M
- Production Studios
- Vortex, Henkel Productions, Hooper Productions, Bryanston Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobe Hooper
Kim Henkel, Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper, Wayne Bell
Daniel Pearl, Tobe Hooper
J. Larry Carroll, Sallye Richardson
Tobe Hooper, Jay Parsley
Department Leadership Roster
Tobe Hooper
Director
Kim Henkel
Screenplay
Tobe Hooper
Screenplay
Tobe Hooper
Producer
J. Larry Carroll
Editor
Sallye Richardson
Editor
Daniel Pearl
Director of Photography
Tobe Hooper
Original Music Composer
Wayne Bell
Original Music Composer
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
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 Chain Saw Massacre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre about?
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.
Who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was directed by Tobe Hooper.
Who stars in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
The principal cast of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre includes Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail, Teri McMinn.
When was The Texas Chain Saw Massacre released and how long is it?
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre had a reported production budget of $140K and grossed $30.9M at the worldwide box office (220.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was composed by Tobe Hooper, Wayne Bell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; 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.).