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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tobe Hooper. With Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain.
72.9/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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72.9/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFive 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 somethi…
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Release snapshot for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
MoviHero lists October 11, 1974 as the release date for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Tobe Hooper is the listed director. The listed cast includes Marilyn Burns as Sally, Allen Danziger as Jerry, Paul A. Partain as Franklin, William Vail as Kirk. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 11, 1974
GenresHorror
Runtime1h 23m
DirectorTobe Hooper
CastMarilyn Burns as Sally, Allen Danziger as Jerry, Paul A. Partain as Franklin, William Vail as Kirk
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre runs 1h 23m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 72.9/100 (7.286/10) from 3,997 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary9/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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otherSallySally in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), played by Marilyn Burns.Open character guide otherJerryJerry in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), played by Allen Danziger.Open character guide otherFranklinFranklin in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), played by Paul A. Partain.Open character guide
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