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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

1974·83 min

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Directed by Tobe Hooper

Horror

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.

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) is about 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.

Who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

Tobe Hooper directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).

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