That project began with Texas Chainsaw 3D, which is simultaneously a “30 years later” sequel to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and a virtual beat-for-beat remake of the original.
Hooper’s underrated 1986 sequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is more cartoonish and violent, but also delves more into the quirks of Leatherface’s clan, the Sawyers.
At the time it came out, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 was viewed as a slicked-up letdown, sporting a professional polish but lacking guts.
This Friday brings the VOD release of Leatherface, a blood-soaked, 1960s-set prequel to director Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.