The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.3
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. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)?
- In US, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre worth watching?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stars Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail and Teri McMinn.
- When was The Texas Chain Saw Massacre released?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.