Gunnar Hansen

Gunnar Hansen

Nascimento : 1947-03-04, Reykjavik, Iceland

Morte : 2015-11-07

História

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gunnar Milton Hansen (March 4, 1947 – November 7, 2015) was an Icelandic American actor and author best known for playing Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). Description above from the Wikipedia article Gunnar Hansen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Perfil

Gunnar Hansen
Gunnar Hansen

Filmes

Dinner with Leatherface
Himself
A look at poet, author, filmmaker, actor, and horror icon Gunnar Hansen—the original Leatherface in the first Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Including perspectives ffrom friends, colleagues, filmmakers, actors, and anyone else who knew one of the nicest people affiliated with the horror genre.
Histoire Du Fartform Vol. One: Cinema
Himself
A look at the last one hundred years of the cinematic artform.
Death Breed
George
Three ghoulish tales of horror and suspense.
The History of Metal and Horror
Self
A documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music, horror films, and how the two genres have merged together over time.
Death House
Albert Kenny
During an exclusive tour, a power breakdown inside a secret prison known as the Death House sends two agents fighting through a labyrinth of horrors while being pursued by a ruthless army of roaming inmates. As they fight to escape, the agents push toward the lowest depths of the facility where they learn a supernatural group of evil beings is their only chance for survival.
Death House
Writer
During an exclusive tour, a power breakdown inside a secret prison known as the Death House sends two agents fighting through a labyrinth of horrors while being pursued by a ruthless army of roaming inmates. As they fight to escape, the agents push toward the lowest depths of the facility where they learn a supernatural group of evil beings is their only chance for survival.
O Massacre da Serra Elétrica: A Lenda Continua
Leatherface (archive footage)
Texas, 1974. Depois de cometer uma série de atrocidades contra um grupo de jovens, a bizarra família Sawyer é encurralada em sua casa por um grupo de moradores revoltados, dispostos a tudo, inclusive desrespeitando a ordem do xerife para saírem do local. Um massacre acontece e todos os Sawyer que estavam no local são mortos, sobrando apenas um bebê, que é salvo e adotado por um dos assassinos. Anos depois, bem longe dali, a jovem Heather planeja uma viagem com seu namorado e uns amigos, entretanto, ela é surpreendida com a notícia que sua avó – de quem ela nunca havia ouvido falar antes – estava morta e deixou para a garota uma herança no Texas. Com o apoio dos amigos, Heather parte para o local e descobre que é descendente dos Sawyer e que sua avó lhe deixou não apenas uma bela propriedade e dinheiro, como também um legado de terror e violência, que atende pelo nome Leatherface – um maníaco que fará de tudo para proteger sua família.
Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
Captain Pétur
An epic tale about a group of whale watchers, whose ship breaks down and they get picked up by a whale fisher vessel. The Fishbillies on the vessel has just gone bust, and everything goes out of control.
It Came from Trafalgar
Tex Ghoul
1950s horror / sci-fi parody. Mostly filmed in 2003, this was only briefly screened on the convention circuit in 2009. There's been no release since.
Won Ton Baby!
Dr. Kurt Severson
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
Krenshaw
Harry Penderecki, a once heralded horror auteur, finds himself on the outside looking in at Hollywood. He hasn't had a hit film in years, and most in the industry, including his close friends, think he's washed up. Harry is given one last chance to redeem himself with what could be his best or last picture. Brutal Massacre becomes just that, as the cast and crew find themselves battling one mishap after another as Harry struggles to keep his sanity against overwhelming resistance to finish the picture and find himself at the top once again.
Shudder
Samson
Baseado em fatos reais! Quando uma mãe é levada longe demais e passa por uma terapia de choque, ela quebra o reino da realidade e descobre um histórico de violência familiar. Um espírito antigo é despertado e ninguém está a salvo do mal que está prestes a ser desencadeado.
Gimme Skelter
Porter Sandford
Gimme Skelter is the story of Charles Manson's illegitimate son who has decided to start a family of his own. Like his father, this family will thrive on murder and sex, culminating in one night of complete chaos.
The Deepening
Dr. Chambers
Swarm of the Snakehead
Gunner
With three sullen daughters in tow, a hapless father returns to his hometown to discover the residents are under attack by genetically-engineered snakehead fish.
The Perfect Scary Movie
Himself
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
Wolfsbayne
The Elder
Apocalypse and the Beauty Queen
Reggie
When unforeseen circumstances leave the country in ruins, a bitter ex-fashion model rises to power, only to find the two things she can't possess; beauty and love.
Estripador de Las Vegas
Nazi Mechanic
Quando criança um jovem fotógrafo de moda de Las Vegas sofreu traumas irreparáveis, e se transformou em um serial killer. Suas vítimas são prostitutas, atrizes pornô e strippers do submundo da cidade, acumulando mais de 30 vítimas sem que a polícia ou a imprensa se dê conta. A única pessoa que desconfia de algo é Jade (Jade Risser), a irmã de 11 anos de Charlotte (Valerie Baber), namorada do assassino, e que também não suspeita de nada. No entanto, ela logo vai descobrir a verdade da pior maneira possível.
Chainsaw Sally
Daddy
Sally is a young woman living two lives: a calmly librarian by day, and a brutal serial killer by night where she randomly targets any man or woman whom even slightly upsets her. Sally lives with her reclusive, transvestite younger brother Rudy whom assists her with the killings. Both Sally and Ruby were traumatized as children when both of them witnessed three lunatics murder their mother and father before they, with 'Daddy's' help, killed the three murderous psychos.
UnConventional
Himself
Halloween 2003 marked the 13th anniversary of the Chiller Theatre Horror Movie Convention ... but there was nothing conventional about it. UnConventional is Revolution Earth's second feature-length documentary. This film chronicles the insanity that ensued at the 13th annual Chiller-Con, held at the Meadowlands Sheraton Hotel in East Rutherford, NJ. The story of the weekend is told through the eyes of six different people, each a representative of the sorts that the Chiller-Con attracts: Gunnar Hansen, the original man behind the mask; Tiffany Shepis, a scream queen on the rise; Bob Gonzo, a "micro-budget" filmmaker; two rabid fans; and one of the key men who helps run the convention. Six different people, six different perspectives, one crazy weekend. It certainly promises to be UnConventional. Just keep telling yourself ... it's only a documentary ...
Next Victim
Doctor Howard
At the Suncrest Rehabilitation Center, there is something funny going on and, with all the lunatics running around, it's no small wonder! Chief resident psychiatrist Dr. Howard takes a young medical student around and reveals the twisted tales of circumstance which brought three unfortunate victims to Suncrest.
Sinister
The Piper
A young girl has nightmares about the Pied Piper.
Rachel's Attic
Ronald
After returning home from a two week trial in Chicago, Rachel Bishop finds her sister Emily Bishop missing. She then finds her sister in what appears to be a well done snuff film where she appears to be murdered. Disregarding the FBI's warning, Rachel probes into her sisters disappearance. She further finds out her sister was working as a Dominatrix at an unusual underground adult establishment in Detroit called the Playground. Rachel soon finds herself involved with the Playground and on the killers hit list. The chase is on...
Witchunter
Michael Jones
In the quiet town of Harper's Grove, an underground coven sacrifices young children to a godless monster who has bigger plans in mind.
Hatred Of A Minute
Barry
A tragic love story/psychlogical thriller, Hatred of a Minute, is the story of a medical transcriptionist that becomes a serial killer because of his physically and mentally abusive past. His mind spirals out of control as a war between good and evil; right and wrong unfold in front of his eyes in the form of personal angels and demons.
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Self
Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Himself
A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Hellblock 13
The Executioner
In a haunted death row cellblock, a deranged female serial killer reads a trio of twisted tales to her executioner.
Theater Dark Video Magazine
Himself
A video magazine centered around horror films.
Repligator
Dr. Kildare
Army experimentation with transporter devices accidentally turns people into alligators.
Freakshow
The Freakmaster
At a carnival, two teenagers go to an exhibit to hear the stories of the freaks on display.
Maine: America's Coast
Screenplay
Apresentado por Jack Perkins (da série "Biography" da A&E), este documentário investiga a cultura e o legado da costa do Maine, explorando as muitas maneiras pelas quais a história americana realmente começou nestas costas rochosas.
Mosquito
Earl
Uma nave alienígena cai em um pântano em um parque nacional dos EUA. Alguns mosquitos começam a se alimentar dos cadáveres dos alienígenas, fazendo com que eles cresçam do tamanho de um abutre. Esses insetos mutantes se tornaram muito agressivos, matando todos os seres humanos que encontram. Os poucos sobreviventes lutarão com sucesso contra esse pesadelo?
Zombie Jamboree
Vocals
A documentary on the Zombie Jamboree, the 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead convention that took place in 1993. Guests included numerous cast and crew of the Romero Living Dead movies as well as cast from Russo's spin-off series, Return of the Living Dead. Other guests included horror icons Kane Hodder, Gunnar Hansen, Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens and Tom Savini as well as sci-fi/fantasy favorites, Adam West, Dave Prowse and Susie Owens among others. Documentary includes interviews with celebrities and fans and includes clips from events of the convention.
Zombie Jamboree
Himself
A documentary on the Zombie Jamboree, the 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead convention that took place in 1993. Guests included numerous cast and crew of the Romero Living Dead movies as well as cast from Russo's spin-off series, Return of the Living Dead. Other guests included horror icons Kane Hodder, Gunnar Hansen, Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens and Tom Savini as well as sci-fi/fantasy favorites, Adam West, Dave Prowse and Susie Owens among others. Documentary includes interviews with celebrities and fans and includes clips from events of the convention.
Campfire Tales
Ralph
A grizzled derelict tells a quartet of horror tales to a trio of young campers.
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
The Stranger
O detetive particular de Los Angeles Jack Chandler é contratado por uma mãe preocupada para encontrar sua filha fugitiva, Samantha. Enquanto Chandler procura por seu paradeiro, ele descobre um culto maligno que adora um deus egípcio, cujos seguidores cometem sacrifícios humanos com motosserras para apaziguar sua divindade. Ele logo descobre que Samantha tem vingança guardada para o líder do culto e seu bando de prostitutas sedentas de sangue com motosserras.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
Himself
A documentary about the classic 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, John Dugan and Jim Seidow.
Terror in the Aisles
Leatherface (archive footage) (uncredited)
A non-stop roller coaster ride through the scariest moments of the greatest terror films of all time.
The Demon Lover
Prof. Peckinpah
A group of teenagers hanging around a cemetery get involved with a satanic priest who calls up a demon from hell.
O Massacre da Serra Elétrica
Leatherface
Em 1973, a polícia texana deu como encerrado o caso de um terrível massacre de 33 pessoas provocado por um homem que usava uma máscara feita de pele humana. Nos anos que se seguiram os policiais foram acusados de fazer uma péssima investigação e de terem matado o cara errado. Só que dessa vez, o único sobrevivente do massacre vai contar em detalhes o que realmente aconteceu na deserta estrada do Texas, quando ele e mais 4 amigos estavam indo visitar o seu avô.
Chain Saw Confidential
Book
The true story behind the most notorious horror film of all time, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Based on the non-fiction book by Gunnar Hansen, the original Leatherface.