The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
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.
Critics Sentiment
Leatherface kills Kirk with hammer in the house
Sally, Franklin and friends begin their Texas road trip
The film jumps from its weakest character development during the road trip setup to one of horror cinema's most shocking moments when Kirk first encounters Leatherface.
The film starts strong with atmospheric dread but suffers from weak character development in the early road trip scenes. Once Leatherface appears, the sentiment soars as reviewers consistently praise the relentless terror and iconic imagery. The film maintains high scores through its brutal efficiency and memorable finale, cementing its status as a horror masterpiece despite some pacing issues.
Full cast
Marilyn Burns
Sally
Allen Danziger
Jerry
Paul A. Partain
Franklin
William Vail
Kirk
Teri McMinn
Pam
Edwin Neal
Hitchhiker
Jim Siedow
Old Man
Gunnar Hansen
Leatherface
John Dugan
Grandfather
Robert Courtin
Window Washer
William Creamer
Bearded Man
John Henry Faulk
Storyteller
Jerry Green
Cowboy
Ed Guinn
Cattle Truck Driver
Joe Bill Hogan
Drunk
Perry Lorenz
Pick Up Driver
John Larroquette
Narrator (voice)
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat:
