The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1974, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 83 minutes. “Who will survive and what will be left of them?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Sally hears that her grandfather's grave may have been vandalized, she and her paraplegic brother, Franklin, set out with their friends to investigate. After a detour to their family's old farmhouse, they discover a group of crazed, murderous outcasts living next door. As the group is attacked one by one by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface, who wears a mask of human skin, the survivors must do everything they can to escape.

Who’s in it. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stars Marilyn Burns as Sally Hardesty, Allen Danziger as Jerry, Paul A. Partain as Franklin and William Vail as Kirk, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre tend to enjoy Psycho, Das Schweigen der Lämmer, Shining and Alien - Das unheimliche Wesen aus einer fremden Welt.