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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stands as a defining work in horror history with its raw storytelling and memorable characters. This quiz examines key details from the 1974 film including its cast, production background and narrative elements. Questions range from straightforward facts to more specific production notes.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Who directed the 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

A. Wes Craven
B. Tobe Hooper
C. John Carpenter
D. George A. Romero

Question 2: What is the name of the final girl character portrayed by Marilyn Burns?

A. Pam
B. Sally Hardesty
C. Stretch
D. Erin Hardesty

Question 3: In what year was the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre released?

A. 1972
B. 1973
C. 1974
D. 1975

Question 4: Which actor portrayed the character Leatherface?

A. Jim Siedow
B. Edwin Neal
C. Gunnar Hansen
D. Paul A. Partain

Question 5: The film draws loose inspiration from which real-life criminal?

A. Ted Bundy
B. Ed Gein
C. Charles Manson
D. John Wayne Gacy

Question 6: What is the name of the hitchhiker character encountered early in the story?

A. Franklin Hardesty
B. The Cook
C. The Hitchhiker
D. Drayton Sawyer

Question 7: Which production company released the original film in the United States?

A. New Line Cinema
B. Bryanston Distributing Company
C. Paramount Pictures
D. Universal Pictures

Question 8: What item does Sally use in an attempt to escape the family home?

A. A chainsaw
B. A window
C. A telephone
D. A car key

Question 9: Who composed the original score for the film?

A. Tobe Hooper and Wayne Bell
B. John Williams
C. Ennio Morricone
D. Bernard Herrmann

Question 10: Which actor played the role of the Cook, also known as Drayton Sawyer?

A. Gunnar Hansen
B. Jim Siedow
C. Edwin Neal
D. Marilyn Burns

Answers

  1. B. Tobe Hooper – Tobe Hooper directed and co-wrote the film with Kim Henkel. Wes Craven, John Carpenter and George A. Romero had no involvement in its direction.
  2. B. Sally Hardesty – Marilyn Burns played Sally Hardesty, the sole survivor among the main group. Pam, Stretch and Erin Hardesty are characters from later entries or unrelated films.
  3. C. 1974 – The film premiered in October 1974. It was neither released in 1972, 1973 nor 1975.
  4. C. Gunnar Hansen – Gunnar Hansen portrayed Leatherface. Jim Siedow, Edwin Neal and Paul A. Partain played other family members or victims.
  5. B. Ed Gein – The story takes loose inspiration from Ed Gein. The other listed killers had no connection to the film concept.
  6. C. The Hitchhiker – The character is credited simply as The Hitchhiker. Franklin Hardesty is Sally brother, while The Cook and Drayton Sawyer refer to another family member.
  7. B. Bryanston Distributing Company – Bryanston handled the initial US release. The other studios listed had no role in its original distribution.
  8. B. A window – Sally escapes through a window after being pursued. She does not use a chainsaw, telephone or car key for that escape.
  9. A. Tobe Hooper and Wayne Bell – Hooper and Wayne Bell created the score. The other composers had no involvement with the film.
  10. B. Jim Siedow – Jim Siedow played the Cook. Gunnar Hansen was Leatherface, Edwin Neal was the Hitchhiker and Marilyn Burns played Sally.

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