The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Directed by Tobe Hooper, who worked with a limited budget, 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' is one of the most influential horror films of all-time.

The movie follows a group of friends on a road trip who unwittingly stumble upon a deranged family of cannibals while exploring an abandoned homestead on the hunt for gas, with fatal consequences.

Chainsaw-wielding killer Leatherface instantly became an icon of the genre and his impact matches that of Jason Voorhees from the 'Friday the 13th' franchise and A Nightmare On Elm Street's Freddy Krueger.

'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' has spawned five sequels, a remake and two prequels, as well as inspiring video games, comics and books.