Lowell Northrop

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.

In a dusty Texas bar, a chatty stranger insists on striking up a conversation with the man sitting next to him. The more this out-of-towner talks, the more obvious it is he's not from 'round here. Heck, he's not even from this planet! Based on the short story by Joe R. Lansdale.

A strange, lonely drunk used to wander the streets at night in this small Texas town. Nobody knew much about him... until it was too late. Based on the short story written by Joe R. Lansdale (Bubba Ho-Tep, Cold in July).