A look at poet, author, filmmaker, actor, and horror icon Gunnar Hansen—the original Leatherface in the first Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Including perspectives from friends, colleagues, filmmakers, actors, and anyone else who knew one of the nicest people affiliated with the horror genre.
Acting
Bruce Campbell's unfiltered, heartfelt Gunnar stories
Production
Rare archival footage of Hansen's Iceland years
Writing
Hansen's own poetry woven throughout
Director
Michael Kallio
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hansen kept the original Leatherface mask in his freezer for decades, claiming it was the only way to preserve the latex.
The documentary's title references Hansen's legendary dinner parties where he'd cook while wearing the mask, freaking out delivery drivers.
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