Okay, so I just got back from a seriously spooky corn maze – think chainsaws and people yelling from the shadows! It totally got me in the mood for a horror movie marathon, and honestly, where better to start than with the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre? I’ve put together the perfect order to watch all the films, so you can experience the terror just like it was meant to be!
What’s the best order to watch the Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies?
Released in 1974, *The Texas Chainsaw Massacre* is a landmark film that essentially created the modern slasher genre. It’s been revisited with numerous sequels, prequels, and reboots, much like the *Halloween* series – it just keeps going! We’ve organized the different films by era to help make sense of the franchise, though its history isn’t quite as complicated as *Halloween’s*.
Original Texas Chainsaw Massacre Saga Watch Order (1974–1995)
The original Texas Chainsaw Massacre continuity spanned four films:
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
It was completely unexpected that a small group of independent filmmakers, working with a budget of only $140,000, would create a film that revolutionized the horror genre and launched the slasher film craze. Released in 1974, *The Texas Chain Saw Massacre* introduced audiences to the terrifying Leatherface and his cannibalistic family. The movie centers around a group of friends whose road trip through rural Texas takes a horrifying turn when they encounter an isolated farmhouse and are forced to fight for their lives. While the characters make some questionable decisions, this film remains the strongest entry in the series.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
After more than ten years, *The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2* (1986) finally arrived, but it sharply divided fans. Unlike the first film’s gritty realism, the sequel embraced a flamboyant, over-the-top 80s horror style. The story centers on radio DJ Vanita “Stretch” Brock (Caroline Williams) as she struggles to survive, and Texas lawman Lefty Enright (Dennis Hopper) who is determined to get revenge on Leatherface and his family of cannibals.
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
While the movie isn’t consistently strong throughout, it features some great acting, especially from a young Viggo Mortensen. The story follows a couple driving through Texas who make the mistake of stopping for gas near the home of a terrifying family. After witnessing an assault at the gas station, they try to leave, but a flat tire leaves them stranded and vulnerable to the relentless pursuit of Leatherface and his disturbed relatives. That’s when their situation quickly spirals out of control.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)
The 1995 film, The Next Generation, follows a group of high school students—including a recent UT Austin graduate, Renée Zellweger—who survive a car crash on prom night only to be terrorized by Leatherface and his family. The movie also features a captivating and disturbingly unhinged performance by Matthew McConaughey as Vilmer, who is a standout character.
2000s Texas Chainsaw Massacre Remake Saga Watch Order (2003–2006)
Just a heads-up: the movies made during this period tend to be the most graphic and violent in the series.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
The 2003 remake of *The Texas Chainsaw Massacre* updates the classic horror story for a new generation with a more modern and graphic style, thanks to production by Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes. The film follows a familiar premise: a group of friends traveling through Texas offer a ride to a troubled hitchhiker, unknowingly setting off a terrifying encounter with Leatherface and his dangerous family. While it doesn’t quite live up to the original, the remake was popular enough to kickstart a trend of remakes in early 2000s horror.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
The film opens in 1939 with a tragic birth in a slaughterhouse. A supervisor heartlessly discards the newborn, but a compassionate woman named Luda Mae Hewitt finds the baby and raises him as one of her own. The story then jumps ahead to 1969, where a group of travelers find themselves stranded in the Texas countryside…and face a terrifying ordeal. Director Jonathan Leibsman took on the project only after learning it was a prequel, choosing to focus less on *why* the family is so deranged and more on creating a truly horrifying atmosphere – essentially showing the origins of their madness. And he succeeds in doing just that.
2010s Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot Watch Order (2013–2017)
When Platinum Dunes backed out of making a third movie, Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate bought the rights from New Line Cinema. If you’re interested in this series, it’s best to start with the first film, then move on to:
Texas Chainsaw (2013)
For a short time, 3D movies were incredibly popular, and “Texas Chainsaw 3D” was one of them. It was definitely over-the-top, but audiences likely expected that when they bought tickets – especially knowing there would be plenty of 3D blood. This film ignores all the other movies in the series and picks up directly after the original 1974 “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” It centers on Heather (Alexandra Daddario), the last remaining member of the Sawyer family, who travels to Texas with friends to claim an inheritance. Sadly, they quickly become the targets of a now-adult Leatherface and his deadly family.
Leatherface (2017)
Leatherface is a prequel set in 1955, offering a different take on the origins of the iconic killer. Directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, and written by Seth M. Sherwood, the film begins when a couple finds a hurt young boy named Jedidiah Sawyer. What seems like a simple encounter soon becomes terrifying as Jedidiah leads a girl, Betty, to an abandoned barn where a violent murder occurs. Jedidiah is then sent to a mental institution, but years later, he escapes – much like Michael Myers in *Halloween* – and begins a series of brutal acts that eventually turn him into Leatherface. Although the film features some good character development, it’s notably gruesome and violent.
2020s Legacy Texas Chainsaw Massacre Era Watch Order (2022–)
While nothing is confirmed yet and discussions are ongoing, Deadline has reported that a new installment might be coming soon. For now, the latest film available on Netflix is:
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
As a horror fan, I always keep an eye on the *Texas Chainsaw Massacre* series, and it’s had a weird history. Lionsgate initially aimed for seven films but only made two before letting the rights go. Then Legendary Pictures stepped in with the 2022 installment. Honestly, bringing Leatherface into the present day after almost 50 years feels a little off, especially with how people talk now – it’s a big contrast. Director David Blue Garcia definitely tries something different with this one, though. Do we *need* another sequel? That’s always up for debate with this franchise, but this one centers around a group of young entrepreneurs who think they’ve found the perfect spot to flip some properties in the almost-ghost town of Harlow, Texas. They quickly learn it’s a terrible investment, to say the least!
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