The original film 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' directed by Tobe Hooper was released, becoming a landmark in the horror genre and influencing countless films thereafter.
Principal photography for 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' took place in Texas, primarily around Austin and nearby areas, with a modest budget and gritty style that added to its legacy.
Jerry is killed with a hammer by Leatherface in the abandoned house.
Five friends—Sally, Jerry, Pam, Kirk, and Franklin—travel to rural Texas to visit their grandfather's grave.
The group stops at a gas station and is unnerved by interactions with locals; they pick up a hitchhiker who behaves strangely.
The escaped mental patient hitchhiker kills Pam and Franklin in the car with a straight razor.
Sally is separated from Jerry and gets lost in the rural area.
Kirk is killed by Leatherface using a chainsaw after being trapped in a room.
Jerry is killed by Leatherface with a hammer in the abandoned farmhouse.
Sally is captured by the family, subjected to psychological torture, and trapped in a room.
Sally escapes the family's house and is chased by Leatherface, but manages to get away.
