Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movies: Netflix Timeline
This pairing represents the latest legacy sequel approach, with Texas Chainsaw Massacre positioned as a direct continuation of the original 1974 film set fifty years later. Like other modern legacy sequels, it ignores all previous sequels and reboots.
The timeline focuses on the long-term consequences of the original massacre, bringing back the sole survivor Sally Hardesty while introducing Leatherface to a new generation of victims in contemporary Texas.
There are 4 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
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 Massacre
After nearly 50 years in hiding, the notorious Leatherface emerges to terrorize a group of young influencers who disturb his secluded existence in a remote Texas town.
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.