The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

In 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' (1974), a group of friends unwittingly stumble upon a house inhabited by a deranged family of cannibals during a road trip. The film is renowned for its raw, visceral depiction of terror and violence.

• The film was inspired by real-life murderer Ed Gein.
• Despite its violent reputation, the actual on-screen gore is minimal.
• The film was shot in grueling 100-degree Texas heat.
• The iconic chainsaw was a live, functioning tool during filming.
• The film was banned in multiple countries for its graphic content.

• Look what your brother did to the door!
• You see those buildings there? That's where they kill 'em.
• This place...it's got a death curse!
• They say it's just an old man talking. You laugh at an old man. There's them that laughs and knows better.
• I just can't take no pleasure in killing.