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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise centers on the horrifying encounters between unsuspecting travelers and a notorious cannibal family, led by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface. Spanning multiple decades, the series includes original classics, sequels, and modern continuations that revisit the grim Texas backroads. Because the franchise features various continuity reboots, alternate timelines, and standalone entries over its release history, strict chronological viewing is not strictly required. However, following the release order allows viewers to experience the evolution of the series, its shifting tones, and the recurring terror of Leatherface across different eras of horror cinema.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Movie, 1974
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre initiates the franchise by introducing five friends who stumble across a sinister, chainsaw-wielding threat at a deserted Texas house.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
Movie, 1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 continues the narrative by following a radio host victimised by the cannibal family while a former Texas Marshal hunts them.
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Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
Movie, 1990
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III follows two college students lured off a main highway onto a deserted Texas road to be stalked by Leatherface and his family.
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Movie, 1995
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre features teenagers crashing on prom night and wandering into a farmhouse home to Leatherface and his insane cannibalistic family.
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Movie, 2013
Texas Chainsaw 3D shifts focus to a young woman inheriting a Texas estate and embarking on a road trip, discovering her newfound wealth comes at a price.
Leatherface
Movie, 2017
Leatherface presents a narrative where a young nurse is kidnapped by violent teens escaping a mental hospital, pursued by a deranged lawman out for revenge.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Movie, 2022
Texas Chainsaw Massacre brings Leatherface back after nearly 50 years of hiding to terrorize idealistic influencers disrupting his shielded world in a remote Texas town.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | Movie | 1974 | ★ 7.3 | Not yet |
| 2 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 | Movie | 1986 | ★ 5.7 | Not yet |
| 3 | Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III | Movie | 1990 | ★ 5.4 | Not yet |
| 4 | The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Movie | 1995 | ★ 4.6 | Not yet |
| 5 | Texas Chainsaw 3D | Movie | 2013 | ★ 5.5 | Not yet |
| 6 | Leatherface | Movie | 2017 | ★ 5.6 | Not yet |
| 7 | Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Movie | 2022 | ★ 5.2 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
First-time viewers should start with the original 1974 film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It establishes the iconic premise of travelers encountering Leatherface and the cannibal family in rural Texas, laying the foundational tone for all subsequent entries in the horror series.
Strict release order is not strictly required because the franchise features multiple timelines, reboots, and standalone stories that do not always form a single continuous narrative. However, watching in release order helps viewers trace the cinematic evolution of Leatherface over the decades.
None of the entries can be strictly deemed skippable for a complete viewing experience, as each film contributes a unique chapter, alternate timeline, or fresh perspective on Leatherface and the notorious cannibal family across the history of the series.
Watch in this order: 1. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, 2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2, 3. Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, 4. The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 5. Texas Chainsaw 3D, 6. Leatherface, 7. Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
This guide lists 7 entries, released between 1974 and 2022.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.3 out of 10.