The original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) was filmed mostly in Central Texas , especially around Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Bastrop, and Watterson. The 2003 remake was also filmed in Texas , with key locations in Austin, Granger, Taylor, Manor/Pflugerville, and Georgetown.

Original film locations

  • Round Rock, Texas : the original farmhouse and grandparents’ house.
  • Leander, Texas : Bagdad Cemetery scene.
  • Bastrop, Texas : the gas station and BBQ shack.
  • Watterson, Texas : slaughterhouse scenes.

2003 remake locations

  • Austin, Texas : principal photography began here.
  • Granger, Texas : Hewitt house.
  • Taylor, Texas : Blair Meat Company.
  • Manor/Pflugerville area : gas station scenes at Cele Store.
  • Georgetown, Texas : additional location use.

If you want, I can also give you the exact filming spots for the 1974 movie in a quick list.