The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
“What you know about fear... doesn't even come close.”
Synopsis
After picking up a traumatized young hitchhiker, five friends find themselves stalked and hunted by a chainsaw-wielding killer and his family of equally psychopathic killers.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-30
Top Cast
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Jessica Biel
Erin Hardesty
Jonathan Tucker
Morgan
Andrew Bryniarski
Thomas Hewitt (Leatherface)
Erica Leerhsen
Pepper
Eric Balfour
Kemper
Mike Vogel
Andy
R. Lee Ermey
Sheriff Hoyt
David Dorfman
Jedidiah
Lauren German
The Hitchhiker
Heather Kafka
Henrietta
Terrence Evans
Monty Hewitt
Marietta Marich
Luda Mae Hewitt
John Larroquette
Narrator (voice)
Kathy Lamkin
Tea Lady in Trailer
Brad Leland
Big Rig Bob
Mamie Meek
Clerk
Harry Jay Knowles
Victim On a Silver Platter (uncredited)
Scott Martin Gershin
Leatherface (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$107.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.3x
+$97.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Nispel
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Kosar
- Original Score
- Steve Jablonsky
- Original Title
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $9.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $107.4M
- Production Studios
- Next Entertainment, Platinum Dunes, Radar Pictures, New Line Cinema, Focus Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Nispel
Scott Kosar, Tobe Hooper, Kim Henkel
Steve Jablonsky
Daniel Pearl, Peter Simonite
Glen Scantlebury
Brad Fuller, Ted Field, Mike Fleiss, Michael Bay, Andrew Form
Department Leadership Roster
Glen Scantlebury
Editor
Mike Fleiss
Producer
Michael Bay
Producer
Steve Jablonsky
Original Music Composer
Marcus Nispel
Director
Scott Kosar
Screenplay
Daniel Pearl
Director of Photography
Greg Blair
Production Design
Bobbie Mannix
Costume Design
Anthony Cecere
Stunt Coordinator
Nathan McGuinness
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre about?
After picking up a traumatized young hitchhiker, five friends find themselves stalked and hunted by a chainsaw-wielding killer and his family of equally psychopathic killers.
Who directed The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was directed by Marcus Nispel.
Who stars in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
The principal cast of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre includes Jessica Biel, Jonathan Tucker, Andrew Bryniarski, Erica Leerhsen, Eric Balfour.
When was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre released and how long is it?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre had a reported production budget of $9.5M and grossed $107.4M at the worldwide box office (11.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was composed by Steve Jablonsky.
Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre based on a book or true story?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Tobe Hooper", Characters: "Kim Henkel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; 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.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).