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The original Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) directed by Tobe Hooper

The original Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror film released in 1974, directed by Tobe Hooper. The film follows a group of friends who stumble upon a rural Texas family of cannibals, including the iconic character Leatherface, who wears a mask made of human skin and wields a chainsaw. The film is known for its graphic violence and intense atmosphere, and has been hailed as a classic of the horror genre. It was a major influence on the slasher film genre and was followed by several sequels and remakes.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) directed by Tobe Hooper

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is a 1986 horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, a sequel to the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre from 1974. The film follows a former Texas Ranger, Lefty Enright, who is seeking revenge for the death of his family, who were killed by the cannibalistic Sawyer family, in the first film. The film follows Lefty as he tracks down the Sawyers and battles them, including the iconic character Leatherface. The film features more comedic elements than the first film, and is considered a satire of the slasher genre. It received mixed reviews upon release, but has since gained a cult following.

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) directed by Jeff Burr

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III is a 1990 horror film directed by Jeff Burr. It serves as a sequel to the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. The film follows a couple who get lost in Texas and stumble upon the Sawyer family, including the iconic character Leatherface, who is still alive and active. The film features intense violence and gore, and received mixed reviews upon release. It was criticized for its lack of cohesion with the previous films and for deviating from the established continuity. Despite this, it has since gained a cult following.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) directed by Kim Henkel

Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, also known as The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, is a 1994 horror film directed by Kim Henkel. It serves as a sequel to the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and takes place in present day. The film follows a group of high school students who get into a car accident and come across the cannibalistic Sawyer family, including the iconic character Leatherface. The film is known for its dark humor and satirical elements, and was a commercial and critical failure upon release. It received negative reviews and was criticized for its deviation from the established continuity and for its poor acting and script.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) directed by Marcus Nispel

Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 2003 horror film directed by Marcus Nispel, a reboot of the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre from 1974. The film follows a group of friends who stumble upon a rural Texas family of cannibals, including the iconic character Leatherface, who wears a mask made of human skin and wields a chainsaw. The film features intense violence, gore and a darker tone than the original. The film was met with mixed reviews but was a box office success. It has been criticized for its lack of originality, and for its deviation from the established continuity of the franchise.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) directed by Jonathan Liebesman

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is a 2006 horror film directed by Jonathan Liebesman, a prequel to the 2003 reboot of the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The film is set in the summer of 1969, and follows two brothers, Eric and Dean, who are taken to a remote Texas farmhouse by a group of friends, where they find themselves in the clutches of Leatherface and his cannibalistic family. The film explores the origins of the Sawyer family and how Leatherface became a cannibalistic killer. The film features intense violence and gore, and received mixed reviews upon release. It was criticized for its lack of originality and for being too similar to the 2003 reboot. It was a commercial success, but not as successful as the previous film.

Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) directed by John Luessenhop

Texas Chainsaw 3D is a 2013 horror film directed by John Luessenhop, a direct sequel to the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) and it takes place immediately after the events of the first film. The film follows a young woman named Heather who discovers that she is the last surviving member of the Sawyer family, and inherits a large house from a deceased relative. Upon arriving at the house, she and her friends are hunted down by the now adult and grown-up Leatherface. The film features intense violence and gore, and received generally negative reviews from critics for its lack of originality, poor storytelling and for deviating from the established continuity of the franchise. Despite this, it was a commercial success.

Leatherface (2017) directed by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury

Leatherface is a 2017 horror film directed by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury, a prequel to the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). The film is set in the 1960s and follows a group of teens, one of whom becomes the iconic character Leatherface. The film explores the origins of the Sawyer family and how Leatherface became the cannibalistic killer seen in the earlier films. The film features intense violence and gore, and received mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the film for its exploration of the character's origins and the performances of the cast, while others criticized it for its lack of originality and for deviating from the established continuity of the franchise. Despite this, it has gained a cult following.

Texas Chainsaw (2021) directed by Ryan and Andrew Tohill

Texas Chainsaw is a 2021 horror film directed by Ryan and Andrew Tohill, a reboot of the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) that serves as a direct sequel to the first film. The movie follows a young woman who discovers that she has a sister, and sets out to find her, only to stumble upon the Sawyer family and Leatherface. The film features intense violence and gore, and received mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the film for its performances of the cast and its return to the roots of the franchise, while others criticized it for its lack of originality and for deviating from the established continuity of the franchise. Despite this, it was a commercial success.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Edition (2014) directed by Tobe Hooper, remastered and restored version of the original film.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Edition is a 2014 re-release of the original 1974 film directed by Tobe Hooper. The film has been remastered and restored with new special features and bonus content. The film follows a group of friends who stumble upon a rural Texas family of cannibals, including the iconic character Leatherface, who wears a mask made of human skin and wields a chainsaw. The film is known for its graphic violence and intense atmosphere, and has been hailed as a classic of the horror genre. The 40th Anniversary Edition was released to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary and to give audiences a chance to see the film in a new light, with improved picture and sound quality.

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