Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Summary
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an American horror franchise consisting of seven slasher films, comics and a video game adaptation of the original film. The original film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, directed by Tobe Hooper and written and produced by Hooper and Kim Henkel, was released in 1974. Hooper also directed the first sequel to the original film; however, the other sequels have had various writers and directors attached to them. Hooper has not had any direct involvement with the rest of the sequels; however, he did co-produce the original film's remake and also produced its prequel, along with Henkel. The films have grossed over $203 million at the worldwide box office. Leatherface and his family are the antagonists in all of the films in the franchise. The film series is ranked eighth at the United States box office – in adjusted 2008 dollars – when compared to other American horror franchises. The franchise began when a video game adaptation of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre appeared eight years after the release of the film, followed by various comic books, three sequels, a remake, and a prequel to the remake.
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre: What Makes the Original Film So Iconic
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) strays from what made the original so horrifying and steps into the category of the exploitative slasher film.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movies: How to Watch in Order of Release Date
Trying to tackle the messy Texas Chainsaw Massacre series of movies can be confusing. Here are all nine films listed in order of release.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: What the 2003 Remake Got Right
One of the first remakes to set the trend in motion was 2003's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Here's why it was a solid homage to the original.
Every Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movie, Ranked
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of the most notable horror franchises. Here’s a closer look at where each Leatherface movie ranks.
Spirit Halloween Unveils All-New Line of Horror Babies
An all-new line of Horror Babies has been unveiled featuring Sam, Pennywise, Leatherface, and Ghostface.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Best Kills of the Franchise, Ranked
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre established the slasher genre with the best kills to prove it.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Star Wants to Return in a Legacy Sequel in 50 Years
One of the stars of the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie is thinking far ahead to a potential sequel that would be 50 years in the making.
How the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Connects to the Original
The new Texas Chainsaw Massacre revisits familiar faces and themes. Here's how the sequel connects to Tobe Hooper's original.
Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pummeled With Bad Reviews at Rotten Tomatoes
Leatherface's return fell flat at Rotten Tomatoes with critics and the audience both labeling the new film as rotten.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Review: Leatherface Gets Real on Netflix
In a sea of modern horror franchise reboots, the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre on Netflix violently stands out, despite some obvious flaws.
Leatherface Is Unleashed in New Trailer for Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre
A spoiler-filled trailer for Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie unveils some of the film's bloodiest kills.
The Face of Madness Returns in Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Poster
A much older Leatherface is back in another new sneak peek at his return in Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie.
John Larroquette Returns to Narrate Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot
Nearly five decades later, the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre narrator will lend his voice to the new movie on Netflix.
Netflix Reveals First Look at Sally's Return in Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot
Olwen Fouéré plays original final girl Sally Hardesty in the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie coming soon to Netflix.
Horror Icon Kane Hodder to Play Leatherface in Texas Chainsaw Massacre Game
Having played Jason Voorhees multiple times, Friday the 13th’ s Kane Hodder will portray Leatherface in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre game.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot Synopsis Teases a Sally vs. Leatherface Rematch
Sally Hardesty will get to tangle with Leatherface once again nearly five decades after the masked maniac murdered all of her friends.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Trailer Resurrects Leatherface at Netflix
Ahead of its release on Netflix in February, the first trailer for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot has been released.
Legendary's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot Is Going Straight to Netflix
The next installment of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series will soon be coming to Netflix as the streaming giant has just picked up the rights.
Matthew McConaughey Reflects on His Crazy Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation Audition
True Detective star Matthew McConaughey recently recalled how he got the part of Vilmer in 1995's Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Producer Fede Alvarez Kills Off Those Bad Test Screening Rumors
While promoting the upcoming horror movie Don't Breathe 2, Texas Chainsaw Massacre producer Fede Alvarez shut down the reports that the sequel's test screenings went badly.