Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a classic American horror franchise that began with the release of the original film in 1974. Directed by Tobe Hooper, the film follows a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals while visiting an old farmhouse in rural Texas. Known for its gritty realism and intense suspense, the film has become a staple of the horror genre and spawned numerous sequels, remakes, and adaptations over the years.