Parent Reviews of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

Movie 1974 R 83 minutes
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) movie poster: A man wearing a white mask holds up a chainsaw

Parents Say

age 12+

Based on 40 parent reviews

Parents say that this film, while often mistaken for being excessively violent, actually contains minimal on-screen gore and relies heavily on psychological horror and unsettling imagery, making it more disturbing than horrific. Many reviewers advocate for its inclusion in family movie nights for older children, citing its artistic merit, though opinions vary widely on suitable age ratings, with several feeling the R rating is overstated given the film's less graphic nature compared to contemporary horror.

  • minimal gore
  • psychological horror
  • age rating debate
  • unsettling imagery
  • artistic merit
  • disturbing themes
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