ick icky ick

Tag

Leatherface

Posts tagged Leatherface, newest first.

All posts
10 min read

Brock Powell on Playing Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface in “Monster: The Ed Gein Story”

On the surface, Ed Gein and Leatherface (Gunnar Hansen) have very little in common. One lived with his domineering mother on the plains of snowy Wisconsin, while the other, a creation of director Tobe Hooper, keeps a house full of unruly men in the brutal heat of the Texas heartland. Gein was a shy and […] The post Brock Powell on Playing Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface in “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
10 min read

Why ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Recreates the Filming of ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’

WARNING: The following contains mild spoilers for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Monster: The Ed Gein Story. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is one of those films you have to see for yourself. Still images and mere plot descriptions cannot adequately capture the gritty violence, low-fi horror, and jaw-dropping visuals of this legendary film. […] The post Why ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Recreates the Filming of ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
2 min read

Tobe Hooper’s ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Is Horror Lightning In a Bottle [Halloweenies Podcast]

The podcast which you are about to hear is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of four co-hosts, in particular Daniel Caffrey, Rachel Reeves, Justin Gerber, and the obnoxious Michael Roffman. It is all the more tragic in that they were young. But, had, they lived very, very long lives, they could not […] The post Tobe Hooper’s ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Is Horror Lightning In a Bottle [Halloweenies Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Michael Roffman
3 min read

The Saw Is Family at Spirit Halloween

In 1974, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre changed the face of horror. 50 years later, Tobe Hooper’s indelible horror masterpiece is being celebrated by Spirit Halloween with unique Leatherface collectibles and more. Here are nine highlights: Leatherface: Pretty Woman Mask Animatronic – $349.99 Who needs a giant skeleton in the yard when you have Leatherface […] The post The Saw Is Family at Spirit Halloween appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
3 min read

The Screaming and Cannibalism of 1974’s ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ [Horror Queers Podcast]

Slaughterhouse Rules. Back in mid-September, we began a themed collection of episodes featuring Gay Icons and Anniversaries. Trace and I kicked off the series with a revisit of Jennifer’s Body (listen) before delving into Jonathan Glazer’s controversial Birth (listen), and David Fincher’s Gone Girl (listen) for its 10th anniversary. Now it’s time to tackle the […] The post The Screaming and Cannibalism of 1974’s ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ [Horror Queers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Joe Lipsett
2 min read

Fortnitemares 2024 in ‘Fortnite’ on Now, Featuring Leatherface and Billy the Puppet [Trailer]

After the tease last week, Epic Games has pulled back the curtain on Fortnitemares 2024 for Fortnite, bringing not only Leatherface and Billy the Puppet into the fray, but also the likes of Edward Scissorhands, Jack Skellington and other season-appropriate Disney properties. This year’s Fortnitemares will run until the end of Chapter 5 Season 4. […] The post Fortnitemares 2024 in ‘Fortnite’ on Now, Featuring Leatherface and Billy the Puppet [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

Fortnitemares 2024 Brings ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ and ‘Saw’ to ‘Fortnite’ on October 11 [Trailer]

It’s back! Epic Games has announced that their annual Fornitemares event for Fortnite will be arriving on October 11, and with it comes the expected crossovers. And while Michael Myers and Alan Wake aren’t in the cards this year, we instead have Billy the Puppet from Saw and Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre joining […] The post Fortnitemares 2024 Brings ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ and ‘Saw’ to ‘Fortnite’ on October 11 [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
6 min read

Six Underrated Horror Prequels to Watch Ahead of ‘The First Omen’

Even outside of Star Wars, prequels tend to get a bad rap. From answering questions that didn’t need answering (and destroying the mysteries of the original in the process) to repeating established formulas ad nauseum, it’s deceptively easy for these blasts from the past to trip over their previously established lore. After all, it’s kind […] The post Six Underrated Horror Prequels to Watch Ahead of ‘The First Omen’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
5 min read

‘A Whole Family of Draculas’ – How the ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Game Returns to the Franchise’s Roots

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre series has always been my favorite horror franchise, with every single one of these gnarly films boasting at least one unique (or absolutely bonkers) element even when the filmmakers stumble over garbled timelines and confusing retcons. That being said, fans of the original film are likely aware that the homicidal […] The post ‘A Whole Family of Draculas’ – How the ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Game Returns to the Franchise’s Roots appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
2 min read

Spirit Halloween Launches Brand New Line of “Horror Babies” Including Ghostface and Sam! [Exclusive]

Bloody Disgusting is excited to exclusively let you know this morning that our friends over at Spirit Halloween have just launched a brand new line of horror movie-inspired props. Meet the “Horror Babies,” the latest original creation from Spirit Halloween that reimagines Leatherface, Ghostface, Pennywise and Sam as adorable, lovable slasher babies! Each officially-licensed prop […] The post Spirit Halloween Launches Brand New Line of “Horror Babies” Including Ghostface and Sam! [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including Brand New Leatherface Action Figures

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Jamie Lee Curtis Signed Photo from My Hand In Yours Jamie Lee Curtis made her first and only horror convention […] The post 5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including Brand New Leatherface Action Figures appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
3 min read

5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including a Criterion Blu-ray of a Boris Karloff Classic

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Terminal Invasion Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Did you know Friday the 13th director Sean S. Cunningham made a The Thing […] The post 5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including a Criterion Blu-ray of a Boris Karloff Classic appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
2 min read

Behaviour Interactive Squashes Rumour Regarding Leatherface Leaving ‘Dead by Daylight’

Those of you fearing that everyone’s favourite chainsaw-wielding cannibal in Leatherface would be leaving Dead by Daylight over the next couple of months can rest easy. Developer Behaviour Interactive has responded to the rumour, saying that Leatherface is sticking around. A member of Behaviour Interactive’s PR team issued the following statement regarding the rumour that […] The post Behaviour Interactive Squashes Rumour Regarding Leatherface Leaving ‘Dead by Daylight’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

Rumour: ‘Dead by Daylight’ Potentially Saying Goodbye to Leatherface

With Gun Interactive’s Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Game on the horizon, the question of Leatherface’s status in Behaviour Interactive’s Dead by Daylight has come up. And if the clues from the recent Public Test Build are any indication, Leatherface might be going the way of Dead by Daylight‘s Stranger Things license. Clues as to […] The post Rumour: ‘Dead by Daylight’ Potentially Saying Goodbye to Leatherface appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
6 min read

‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning’ – Why It’s Worth Revisiting 16 Years Later

In this installment of The Silver Lining, we’ll be covering Jonathan Liebesman’s unfairly maligned prequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. While the production company is now mostly known for movies like The Purge and A Quiet Place, it was originally a series of horror remakes that put Platinum Dunes on the map. Flicks like […] The post ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning’ – Why It’s Worth Revisiting 16 Years Later appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
1 min read

Leatherface from Netflix’s ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Gets an Action Figure from Hiya Toys

Everything moves so fast these days that it’s almost hard to believe Netflix’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre was released just four months ago, as it feels like it’s been a whole lot longer. The film operated as a sequel to Tobe Hooper’s original classic, with Mark Burnham playing an older version of slasher icon Leatherface than […] The post Leatherface from Netflix’s ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Gets an Action Figure from Hiya Toys appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
6 min read

Let’s Talk About Grandpa – Exploring the Strangest ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Character

Everyone and their mothers know that the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre was a horrific and ground-breaking experience that influenced the genre for decades to come. Not only did it put audiences through a gauntlet of Texan cannibalism and surprisingly subtle violence, but it also enhanced the scares by taking advantage of a near-documentary aesthetic […] The post Let’s Talk About Grandpa – Exploring the Strangest ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Character appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
34 min read

‘Leatherface’ – Stephen Susco and James Wan Tear into the ‘Chain Saw’ Sequel Trilogy That Almost Was [Exclusive]

This installment of Phantom Limbs tears into Twisted Pictures’ initial attempts at tackling the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, developed during the early days of the company’s success with the Saw franchise. Joining us for this talk is Stephen Susco, writer of The Grudge and writer/director of Unfriended: Dark Web, who details the origins of the […] The post ‘Leatherface’ – Stephen Susco and James Wan Tear into the ‘Chain Saw’ Sequel Trilogy That Almost Was [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jason Jenkins
13 min read

The Many Faces of Leatherface: Dissecting a Legacy of Human Masks

Of all the iconic killers in horror, few are as terrifying as Leatherface. First seen in Tobe Hooper’s horror masterpiece, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, he is the former slaughterhouse worker who continues his trade butchering humans to feed his psychotic family. Leatherface earns his moniker with his trademark mask made of human skin, one […] The post The Many Faces of Leatherface: Dissecting a Legacy of Human Masks appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
2 min read

‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’ Joins Netflix’s Growing Leatherface Collection in March

In the direct wake of the brand new Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequel, now streaming only on Netflix, Netflix has announced today that more Leatherface content is soon on the way. No, it’s not another new movie – not yet, at least – but we’ve learned that the 2013 sequel Texas Chainsaw 3D will be slicing […] The post ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’ Joins Netflix’s Growing Leatherface Collection in March appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires