Description: Offered is a horror movie icon Gunnar Hansen, “Leatherface” 46.5" x 62" French language poster from the 1974 slasher film, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”. The movie which made him famous, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” had some special local interest since it was loosely based on Wisconsin’s first serial killer Ed Gein, the cadaver skin wearing maniac who was a grave robber and murderer from Plainsfield, WI.Chainsaw's villain was christened as Jedidah Sawyer, who favored a chainsaw to brutalize his victims in the movie. Gunnar told a story which showed both his cleverness and fondness for the movie. Although his phone number was unlisted in his hometown in Maine, “Jedidah Sawyer” was a working number and if you were smart enough to have called the encrypted listing, Gunnar would have answered the phone. He told me that in over 40 years, only one fan figured it out!Born in 1947 in Reykjavic, Iceland, Gunnar moved to Maine when he was 5 years old. Some years later he moved to Austin, TX where he finished High School and attended the University of Texas. Shortly after finishing graduate school, Hansen auditioned for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and won the role. The character of Leatherface was brought to life by Gunnar’s own interpretation of the character. The speed, movement, and texture of the character were directly related to the movie making process. The scorching Texas heat, limited vision allowed by the ill fitted mask, small no frills budget and size of Gunnar Hansen (6’4” tall) gave life to the Leatherface character.A basic human need, Hunger, was the impetus of Leatherface’s motivation to kill. Like any of us would do, the chainsaw wielding killer needs to provide for his family. Leatherface is not seeking revenge; he is not mad, jealous, or ambitious. Victims are simply lured, killed, butchered, and eaten. With no ulterior motive, he is simply trying to provide for the family that nurtures him. Gunnar Hansen purposely kept the character void of emotion; Leatherface remained hollow and black, almost work like.The viewer never understood the being behind the mask. What we don’t know scares us, and Leatherface remained unexplained, so we will forever be fearful of the original version of the character.Leatherface has entered the halls of horror royalty. He is our generation’s version of a ghoul, and even more scary than the Dracula and Frankenstein monsters that proceeded him. His style and essence is a perfect reflection of the 1970’s, and I think he is going to be remembered by horror fans for a very long time. I was very impressed with Gunnar Hansen the man, and am sorry to hear of his passing. The French language poster shows slight tears from age and folding, and the poster will ship folded. (E1409)
Price: 843.75 USD
Location: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-12-27T15:52:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.99 USD
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Industry: Movies
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Object Type: Poster
