Leatherface (2016 film)

Leatherface

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Alexandre Bustillo
Julien Maury
Produced by Christa Campbell
Lati Grobman
Carl Mazzocone
Les Weldon
Screenplay by Seth M. Sherwood
Based on Characters 
by Tobe Hooper
Kim Henkel
Starring Stephen Dorff
Vanessa Grasse
Sam Strike
Lili Taylor
Music by David Buckley
Cinematography Antoine Sanier
Production
company
Campbell Grobman Films
Mainline Pictures
Millennium Films
Distributed by Lionsgate
Country United States
Language English

Leatherface is an upcoming American horror film directed by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury and written by Seth M. Sherwood.[1] It is the eighth film in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, and works as a prequel to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to explain the origin of the series' lead character. The film stars Sam Strike, Stephen Dorff, Vanessa Grasse and Lili Taylor.

Plot

The film chronicle events in Jackson's (Sam Strike) teen years, revealing how he became the infamous Leatherface.[2][3][4] Violent teenager Jackson escapes from a mental hospital with fellow inmates Bud (Sam Coleman), Ike (James Bloor) and Clarice (Jessica Madsen). The group kidnaps nurse Lizzy (Vanessa Grasse) in their escape. As the group flees with their captive, they are pursued by Hal Hartman (Stephen Dorff), a vengeful and determined Texas Ranger.[5][6][7]

Cast

Production

Concept

In January 2013, it was revealed that due to the success of Texas Chainsaw 3D, Millennium Films began planning a prequel film to be called Texas Chainsaw 4 which was expected to begin filming later in 2013 in the state of Louisiana.[14][15][16] Even though there have been over a half dozen films in the franchise, including the various remakes and prequels, calling the film Texas Chainsaw 4 it was an indicator that it was a follow-up to the third film in the original continuity, Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III.[14] Millennium Films Chairman Avi Lerner shared that the project was brought to him by Christa Campbell and Lati Grobman. Millennium signed on to produce and Lionsgate agreed to distribute the finished product.[16][17][16]

Pre-production

On August 13, 2014, Seth M. Sherwood was hired to write the film,[2][18] retitled Leatherface.[4]On October 31, 2014, Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo were hired to direct the film.[19] On March 9, 2015, Sam Strike joined the cast to play Jackson.[8] On March 11, 2015, James Bloor joined the cast.[12] On March 31, 2015, Stephen Dorff joined the cast to play Hal Hartman.[9] On April 27, 2015, Jessica Madsen joined the cast.[13] On May 5, 2015, Lili Taylor joined the cast, replacing Angela Bettis who had dropped out due to a scheduling conflict.[6] On May 6, 2015, Vanessa Grasse joined the cast to play Lizzy, a young nurse at a mental hospital.[11]

Filming

Principal photography began on May 18, 2015,[20] shooting on locations in Bulgaria[5][21] for a slated 2016 release.[22][23] While five of the Texas Chainsaw franchise's seven films have been shot in Texas and one in California and one in Louisiana, Bulgarian filming marks the first time a film in the franchise has been shot outside the United States. Filming was expected to continue through June 2015.[24]

References

  1. ↑ Wintermond (November 1, 2014). "JULIEN MAURY und ALEXANDRE BUSTILLO drehen "Leatherface"" (in German). DGF Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Lussier, Germain (August 14, 2014). "Latest ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Franchise Reboot Will Get a New Prequel". Slash Film. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  3. ↑ Miska, Brad (July 28, 2014). "Leatherface’s Puberty: New ‘Texas Chainsaw’ Details! (Exclusive)". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Dickson, Evan (August 13, 2014). "Texas ChainsawMassacre Prequel is Now Titled Leatherface and Has a Writer". Collider. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Miska, Brad (May 28, 2015). "‘Leatherface’ Cast, Crew and Location Shots!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 Borys Kit (2015-05-05). "Lili Taylor Joins 'Texas Chainsaw' Prequel 'Leatherface'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  7. ↑ Barton, Steve (October 31, 2014). "2014 Blood List Announced; Leatherface Plot Details Revealed!". Dread Central. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Jeff Sneider (2015-03-09). "'EastEnders' Star Sam Strike in Talks for Lead in 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Prequel 'Leatherface' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  9. 1 2 Anthony D'Alessandro (2015-03-31). "Stephen Dorff To Star In ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Prequel ‘Leatherface’". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  10. ↑ Miska, Brad (March 27, 2015). "Stephen Dorff Joins ‘Leatherface’ As a Texas Ranger!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  11. 1 2 3 4 Jeff Sneider (2015-05-06). "'Leatherface' Casts Newcomer Vanessa Grasse as Female Lead (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  12. 1 2 Linda Ge and Jeff Sneider (2015-03-11). "James Bloor in Final Negotiations to Join 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Prequel 'Leatherface' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  13. 1 2 Jeff Sneider (2015-04-27). "'Mr. Selfridge' Actress Jessica Madsen Joins Horror Movie 'Leatherface' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
  14. 1 2 Walkuski, Eric (January 9, 2013). "'Texas Chainsaw 2' Is Coming, Will Strangely Be Titled 'Texas Chainsaw 4'". Screen Crush. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  15. ↑ Dickson, Evan (January 8, 2013). "Confirmed! New ‘Texas Chainsaw’ Sequel To Start Shooting Later This Year! Oddly Titled ‘Texas Chainsaw 4’?!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  16. 1 2 3 Fleming Jr., Mike (January 8, 2013). "Millennium Films Revs Another ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’". Deadline. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  17. ↑ Dickson, Evan (April 27, 2013). "‘Texas Chainsaw 4′ NOT Moving Ahead With “Hannah Montana” Star". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  18. ↑ Jeff Sneider (2014-08-13). "'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Prequel 'Leatherface' Draws Blood List Writer (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  19. ↑ On, Cs (2014-10-31). "Julian Maury and Alexandre Bustillo to Take on Leatherface". Coming Soon. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  20. ↑ Sokol, Tony (2015-05-05). "Nu Image Adds Leatherface To Cannes Market". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
  21. ↑ Miska, Brad (May 29, 2015). "One More On the Run From ‘Leatherface’ (Exclusive)". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  22. ↑ Mondozilla. "Leatherface (2016)". Horrorpedia. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  23. ↑ staff. "Leatherface". upcominghorrormovies.com. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  24. ↑ Hamman, Cody (May 28, 2015). "PICS EMERGE FROM THE SET OF ALEXANDRE BUSTILLO/JULIEN MAURY'S LEATHERFACE". JoBlo. Retrieved June 6, 2015.

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