The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a classic 1974 American slasher horror film directed by Tobe Hooper. It's considered one of the most influential horror movies ever made and helped establish many conventions of the slasher genre.
The film follows a group of friends who encounter a family of cannibals, including the iconic character Leatherface, who wears masks made of human skin and wields a chainsaw. Despite its title and reputation, the movie actually contains relatively little on-screen gore, relying more on psychological terror and atmosphere.
The film was groundbreaking for its raw, documentary-style cinematography and became a cultural phenomenon, spawning numerous sequels, remakes, and inspiring countless other horror films. It's often cited in film studies and has been preserved in the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
