The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 1974 American horror movie. It was based loosely on real events, the crimes of Ed Gein, although much of its plot is fictional. It was directed by Tobe Hooper and stars Marilyn Burns. It is the first movie of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Directed by	Tobe Hooper
Written by	Kim Henkel Tobe Hooper
Produced by	Kim Henkel Tobe Hooper Jay Parsley Richard Saenz
Starring	Marilyn Burns Paul A. Partain Edwin Neal Jim Siedow Gunnar Hansen Teri McMinn
Narrated by	John Larroquette
Cinematography	Daniel Pearl
Edited by	Larry Carroll Sallye Richardson
Music by	Wayne Bell Tobe Hooper
Production company	Vortex
Distributed by	Bryanston Pictures
Release date	October 1, 1974 (1974-10-01)
Running time	84 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	<$300,000
Box office	$30,859,000

The house where much of the movie takes place.

It was followed by several sequels and a 2003 remake from New Line Cinema.