The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a 1974 American independent horror film produced, co-composed, and directed by Tobe Hooper, who co-wrote it with Kim Henkel. The film stars Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow, and Gunnar Hansen. The plot follows a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals while on their way to visit an old homestead. The film was marketed as being based on true events to attract a wider audience and to act as a subtle commentary on the era's political climate. Although the character of Leatherface and minor story details were inspired by the crimes of murderer Ed Gein, its plot is largely fictional.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Directed by Tobe Hooper
Genres - Horror, Mature |
Sub-Genres - Exploitation Film, Slasher Film |
Release Date - Oct 11, 1974 |
Run Time - 84 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Movie Info
Budget
$140,000
Box Office
$30,861,288
Themes
Tags
Cannibal, Chainsaw, Cult, Cult Film, Gas Station, Hitchhiker, Hooper Limited, Midnight Movie, Mind-Bending/Experimental, Slaughterhouse, Texas, True Stories, Van, Violent
Attributes
Narrative Location: Texas
Subject: serial killer
Subject: serial killer
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