The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Directed by Tobe Hooper · United States
horror · crime · drama · thriller
0.66composite canon score · ranked #1359 of 4197 in our library · on 2 lists & awards
Score = weighted sum over every cited appearance below — methodology.
Where it appears
Every appearance is a citable fact; the points column shows what each contributes to the composite score.
| Appearance | Source | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sight & Sound 2022 critics' poll #118 | Sight & Sound 2022 critics' poll | 0.435 |
| National Film Registry (inducted 2024) | National Film Registry | 0.228 |