Name: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Genre: Horror
Released: 1974-10-11
Duration: 83 min
Cast: Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail, Teri McMinn

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre plot summary

Who will survive and what will be left of them?

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.

Details

Release date: October 11, 1974
Runtime: 1h 23m
Genres: Horror
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 · 3,998 votes

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Cast

Marilyn BurnsSally
Allen DanzigerJerry
Paul A. PartainFranklin
William VailKirk
Teri McMinnPam
Edwin NealHitchhiker
Jim SiedowOld Man
Gunnar HansenLeatherface
John DuganGrandfather
Robert CourtinWindow Washer

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Where can I watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

In the United States, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is available to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder. It's also free on Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.