Leatherface Goes To Hell With Friday Director
When I first read this news, my jaw hit the floor. The man that helped bring my second favorite Friday the 13th film to the screen is now getting a crack at Leatherface. Shock Till You Drop and Bloody Disgusting are now reporting that Jason Goes To Hell Director Adam Marcus is preparing to enter the realm of the Hewitt madness and the infamous Leatherface. The title of the new film is Leatherface 3D, so naturally this would not seem to be anything to do with the Hewitt family.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 used the name Leatherface as the main title to sell that picture back in 1989 and now that tactic is being used again. What’s more is that Adam Marcus co-wrote the screenplay for the new Leatherface film with Debra Sullivan and according to the aforementioned websites, this new movie takes place immediately after Tobe Hooper’s 1974 film and then flash forwards 35 years later. For Chainsaw fans, this must be very thrilling news. Congratulations go out to Adam Marcus for getting the opportunity to direct another iconic screen villain!
Oh man! I’m all for this. I know some people hate Jason Goes To Hell, But I liked it and I love The Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies. I think this will be a good movie! Leatherface 3D…Pretty cool.
Woah, wait…really? Holy frickin’ crap!!! You…you mean it takes place after the very first film? No more stupid remakes and prequels? No…no more “Thomas Hewitt”? YES!!!
Bring back BUBBA SAWYER!
However, at the same time I don’t understand why a writer/director that created one piece of crap ages ago is given the ability to relaunch this franchise. The last 2 films were huge hits. This seems like a downgrade. What are his credentials other than JGTH? Same with Todd Farmer and Halloween. Why are bottom of the barrel writers controlling our horror icons?
I’m with Vin Broccoli.
Normally, I would agree with Vin Broccoli, but Jason Goes to Hell is an exceptional film-with or without Jason. Even if you hate the film for that reason, because Jason himself is largely absent from it, go back and re-watch the movie and pay close attention to the production values. Adam Marcus helped write one of the most clever sequels in the series. Its only drawback (and it is a big one for me) is that Jason is a body hopping demon sans hockey mask. Take a look at the characters and the direction: Creighton Duke is a classic badass with some of the best dialogue; Steven Freeman was truly a flawed but likable hero; Joey B. was funny as hell…and don’t forget the action set pieces! If Adam Marcus is handling the writing and directing of Leatherface 3D then I’m on board with fingers crossed. Bring on the chainsaw!
I’ve been waiting for another Chainsaw movie since The Beginning came out, this is good news. But of course, it’s in 3D. I’m sick of 3D
Awesome! I hope this news is legit!
Great news I liked Jason Goes To Hell…now time for some Friday sequel news.
Great news, I loved Jason Goes to Hell. I wonder if Kane Hodder will be cast as Leatherface. I hope he gives it a really good feeling cause I hated the style and look of TCM: The Begginning but I loved the night scenes in the remake, it hard this blue texture to it and I’d like to see that look.