It was devastating his debut in 1974 in Tobe Hooper’s low-budget film. From that moment the character Leatherface became one of The scariest (and favorite) cinematic serial killers on the big screen. From this feature film that rocked audiences in the ’70s, a true horror franchise was born that tells the story of a Texas family who “dabbled” in killing little boys in order to cook and eat them without fail. To date, 9 films have been made, including sequels, prequels and reboots.. Leatherface is not only the name of a cult serial killer, but also the title of a 2017 movie that starts at 9:15 p.m. in prime time on Italia2 frequencies.

Leatherface: At the Origins of Pure Horror

It is the eighth film in the series, directed by Alexandre Bustilo and Julien Maury, and serves as a prelude to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, although some of the events are linked to the 2013 film (which was also filmed in 3D at the time). The action takes place in 1955. and in the darkest and dustiest heart of Texas, Leatherface tells the vicissitudes of the Sawyer family. Already known to the police for alleged acts of cannibalism, the film especially focuses on Jedidiah’s youth, before he became Leatherface. Urged on by his family to kill his executioners, the young man is at first reluctant to follow in his parents’ footsteps, but eventually succumbs, becomingThe brutal serial killer we all unfortunately know. Between the screams, the screams, and the rivers of blood, Leatherface is the most violent film in the entire franchise. Despite a moderate reception from the public, the film was panned by critics with only two positive reviews out of five.

Wisconsin Serial Killer: The True Story of a Horror Movie

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is not only the bloodiest horror franchise in B-series cinema. Few people know that the events in the film are inspired by real events. Leatherface character tells the real story of ed gein, a serial killer active in Wisconsin. He is considered one of the worst serial killers in American history. News reports indicate that he is responsible for the deaths of at least two women and for hiding about twenty graves, committing acts of necrophilia and quartering them. As in the film, he called himself Leatherface, because he made several face masks from the human skin of his victims.. He was arrested in 1957 and only after a long trial partially confirmed the crimes he had committed.