The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
📌 Available on Peacock and Tubi🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
Five young travelers venture into the desolate Texas countryside seeking closure at a family grave, only to encounter unspeakable terror lurking behind the walls of an isolated farmhouse. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre strips away civilization's veneer to reveal something primal and merciless, transforming a simple pilgrimage into a desperate struggle for survival against forces that defy reason. In capturing raw human terror through visceral imagery, this 1974 masterpiece anchors its horror in the vulnerability of ordinary people confronted with extraordinary evil.
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Psychological
88
Excellent match
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneDark and heavy
ExperienceUnease and pressure
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect oppressive atmosphere and dark tension to drive the experience more than easy entertainment.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
83 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorTobe Hooper
WritingKim HenkelTobe Hooper
CastMarilyn BurnsAllen DanzigerPaul A. PartainWilliam VailTeri McMinn
ProductionTobe HooperJay Parsley
MusicWayne BellTobe Hooper
CinematographyDaniel Pearl
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🏆Historic outlier220.9x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base
The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
Quick pulse
Historic commercial outlier
💹 Return multiple: 220.9x📈 ROI: +21,988%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$140K140 thousand USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$30.9M30.9 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$30.8M+30.8 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
220.9x220.9x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget: $140K • Revenue: $30.9M • Commercial gap: +$30.8M ROI +21,988%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Tiny reported budget amplified the return multiple.
Note: the recorded budget is extremely low, so the return multiple appears unusually large compared with big-budget films.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Note: the recorded budget is extremely low, so the return multiple appears unusually large compared with big-budget films.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
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
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John Dugan
Grandfather
Robert Courtin
Window Washer
William Creamer
Bearded Man
John Henry Faulk
Storyteller
Jerry Green
Cowboy
Ed Guinn
Cattle Truck Driver
Director: Tobe Hooper
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
The film is available on Prime Video, Peacock, and Tubi streaming platforms. You can choose the platform available in your region to watch it.
2What is the duration and release year of the film?
The film has a runtime of 83 minutes and was released in 1974, directed by Tobe Hooper. It remains a classic in its genre despite being nearly 50 years old.
3Is this film suitable for children and families?
No, this is a classic horror film not suitable for young children or sensitive viewers. It is recommended for adults and older teenagers.
4What is the storyline of the film?
The film follows a group of friends who embark on a trip to rural Texas in the summer of 1974 to visit their grandfather's grave. They find themselves at an isolated, seemingly abandoned house, where they discover dark and dangerous secrets behind its walls.
5Who are the main actors in the film?
The film stars Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail, and Teri McMinn. Marilyn Burns delivers a powerful performance as the lead survivor character.
6Is this the original film or a remake?
This is the original and classic 1974 film directed by Tobe Hooper, considered a foundational work in modern horror cinema. Although remakes were made later, this remains the original iconic version.
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