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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre remains a landmark in horror cinema for its raw approach to terror and its basis in real events. This quiz examines key details from the 1974 film, including its cast, production history and narrative elements. Questions range from straightforward facts to more specific production notes.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

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

Question 2: In what year was The Texas Chain Saw Massacre first released?

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

Question 3: Which actress played Sally Hardesty in the film?

A. Teri McMinn
B. Marilyn Burns
C. Pamela Sue Martin
D. Heather Menzies

Question 4: Who portrayed Leatherface?

A. Jim Siedow
B. Edwin Neal
C. Gunnar Hansen
D. Allen Danziger

Question 5: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre draws loose inspiration from which real-life criminal?

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

Question 6: What is the name of the character played by Jim Siedow?

A. The Hitchhiker
B. Leatherface
C. The Old Man
D. Franklin Hardesty

Question 7: How many members of the Sawyer family appear on screen as antagonists?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

Question 8: The film was produced on a budget reported to be under which amount?

A. $60,000
B. $140,000
C. $250,000
D. $500,000

Question 9: Which character ultimately escapes at the end of the film?

A. Franklin Hardesty
B. Kirk
C. Sally Hardesty
D. Pam

Question 10: What is the profession listed for the character known as the Hitchhiker?

A. Slaughterhouse worker
B. Gas station attendant
C. Truck driver
D. No profession is stated

Answers

  1. B. Tobe Hooper – Tobe Hooper directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Kim Henkel. Wes Craven, John Carpenter and George A. Romero each directed other horror films but had no involvement here.
  2. C. 1974 – The Texas Chain Saw Massacre premiered in October 1974. Earlier and later years do not match the documented release date.
  3. B. Marilyn Burns – Marilyn Burns played Sally Hardesty. Teri McMinn played Pam while the other two actresses had no roles in the production.
  4. C. Gunnar Hansen – Gunnar Hansen played Leatherface. Jim Siedow played the Old Man and Edwin Neal played the Hitchhiker.
  5. B. Ed Gein – The film takes loose inspiration from Ed Gein. The other listed criminals had no connection to the screenplay.
  6. C. The Old Man – Jim Siedow played the Old Man, also called Drayton Sawyer. The Hitchhiker was played by Edwin Neal and Leatherface by Gunnar Hansen.
  7. B. Three – Three family members appear as antagonists: Leatherface, the Hitchhiker and the Old Man. No additional family members feature on screen.
  8. B. $140,000 – Contemporary production records place the budget under $140,000. The other figures do not match verified accounts.
  9. C. Sally Hardesty – Sally Hardesty escapes at the end. Franklin and the other listed characters do not survive the narrative.
  10. A. Slaughterhouse worker – The Hitchhiker is identified as a former slaughterhouse worker. The other options do not appear in the film.

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