which in horror contexts often refers to a "deep paper cut"—a trope used to describe scenes that evoke more visceral discomfort than extreme gore. If you are looking for information on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies, there are currently nine films in the franchise: Texas Chainsaw Massacre Film Series The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) : The original classic directed by Tobe Hooper. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) : A more comedic, over-the-top sequel. Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) : A direct sequel to the second film. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)