Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movies: 3D Timeline
This timeline represents the Lionsgate/Millennium Films continuity, confirmed by the filmmakers as a standalone trilogy. The prequel film Leatherface shows the origin of the iconic killer and is followed by the classic 1974 film. The timeline concludes with Texas Chainsaw 3D as a direct sequel to the 70s original.
This watch order presents a complete character arc for Leatherface, tracing his traumatic transformation into a killer through to his later years. It offers a reasonably cohesive long-form narrative, albeit with certain inconsistencies and tonal shifts.
There are 4 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
Leatherface
A young nurse is kidnapped by violent teens who escape from a mental hospital, leading to a deadly road trip pursued by a vengeful lawman. This prequel explores the dark origins of how one of the teens becomes the iconic killer Leatherface.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Five friends traveling through rural Texas stumble upon a seemingly abandoned house where they encounter a family of deranged cannibals, including the iconic chainsaw-wielding Leatherface.
Texas Chainsaw 3D
A young woman inherits a Victorian mansion in Texas from her grandmother, but discovers a terrifying secret lurking in the property's cellars. This horror sequel continues the legacy of the infamous chainsaw-wielding killer.
Other Film Series
Child's Play
A horror franchise following the murderous adventures of Chucky, a killer doll possessed by the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray.
Evil Dead
A horror franchise following the battle against ancient evil forces unleashed by the Necronomicon, spanning from Sam Raimi's original trilogy to modern entries.
Frankenstein
Classic horror films based on Mary Shelley's novel, spanning from Universal's iconic 1930s series to Hammer's gothic interpretations and modern reimaginings.
Open Water
An anthology of standalone survival horror films about people stranded at sea, with no narrative connections between installments.
Phantasm
A surreal horror franchise following young Mike Pearson and ice cream vendor Reggie in their ongoing battle against the interdimensional Tall Man and his deadly silver spheres.
The Howling
A werewolf horror franchise that begins with Joe Dante's cult classic but quickly devolves into a collection of largely standalone sequels with minimal continuity.