In 1987, yankee asked gunnar hansen about his famous 1974 role as leatherface in the cult horror movie classic, the texas chainsaw massacre. Gunnar hansen audio books, best sellers, author bio. After gunnars death in 2015 i put the website on hiatus for a while. This acclaimed book by gunnar hansen is available at in several formats for your ereader. Gunnar hansen is the author of this book who also played leatherface in the 1974 film the texas chainsaw massacre. Nov 08, 2015 one of the most iconic boogeymen of horror cinema, gunnar hansen of the texas chain saw massacre, has died aged 68. The actor who gave us the legendary leatherface, gunnar hansen has passed away. Gunnar hansen in the studio recording chain saw confidential. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie, narrated by author gunnar hansen at. The following interview with conducted july 97 at the recent monster bash in ligonier, pa. This fascinating literary memoir of the making of the film comes from the unique perspective of gunnar hansen, the actor who played the chain. Read the texas chain saw massacre by stefan jaworzyn available from rakuten kobo.
Gunnar hansen, the killer in texas chain saw massacre. Learn more about the audiobook edition of chain saw confidential. When the texas chain saw massacre first hit movie screens in 1974 it was both reviled and championed. Born in reykjavik, iceland, on march 4, 1947, hansen moved with his family to maine when he was 5 years old. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gunnar hansen leatherface talks about the original texas. After starring in the the texas chain saw massacre, he later wrote a book, chain saw confidential, detailing. Gunnar hansen readies for battle in texas chainsaw 3d dread. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie. Hearing before the joint committee on the organization of congress, one hundred third congress, first session, february 25, 1993 by. Then youre going to want to check out gunnar hansens who played the chainsaw wielding leatherface new tell all book, chain saw confidential.
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Banned and celebrated, showcased at the cannes film festival and included in the new york momas. Gunnar hansen, who played the mass murderer leatherface in the original texas chainsaw massacre, died saturday at his home in maine of pancreatic cancer, the associated press reports. Chain saw confidential and millions of other books are available for instant access. Gunnar hansen, who played the villain leatherface in the original 1974 horror film the texas chain saw massacre, and wrote about the experience in a 20 book titled chain saw. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie hansen, gunnar on. Gunnar hansen gives us a detailed look at not only the making of, but also the impact of. Hansen pulls no punches, but also writes with warmth and amusement of his experiences. Hansen was born in reykjavik, iceland, and moved to the united states when he was five years old. Pdf chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen kindle kaabinet. Gunnar hansen interview gunnar hansen interview details.
Chain saw confidential is a 20 nonfiction book by actor gunnar hansen, who is best known. How to select a good chainsaw file best chain saws. Chain saw confidential how we made americas most notorious horror movie by gunnar hansen. They figure that the texas chain saw massacre 1974 was the biggest thing that ever happened to me, that i was just off somewhere being rich, famous, signing autographs. Browse gunnar hansens bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Chain saw confidential the texas chainsaw massacre wiki. A critically acclaimed poet and author, hansen tells the real story of the film, debunking myths, giving behindthescenes details, and offering insights on the films reception and our enduring fascination with the. He was born in reykjavik, iceland and moved to the united states at the age of 5. At the university, he did some theater work and majored in english and mathematics before going on to graduate in.
So it is that the texas chainsaw massacre opens with a shot of a dead armadillo. The icelandicborn american actor died on saturday after suffering. To critics, it was either a degrading, senseless misuse of film and time or an intelligent, absorbing and deeply disturbing horror film. Texas chain saw massacre star lives a simple life in maine as a writer and documentary filmmaker. The texas chain saw massacre ebook by stefan jaworzyn. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read chain saw confidential. As an actor gunnar hansen was bestknown for one film, becoming a great. Gunnar staalesen ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Gunnar hansen is an actor, known for ongin konflikt 2012. Gunnar hansen celebrity profile check out the latest gunnar hansen photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The 6 foot 4, icelandicborn hansen portrayed the unforgettable chainsawwielding, human skinmask wearing colossus leatherface in writerdirector tobe hoopers groundbreaking 1974 horror. They contain an abundance of finely tuned parts, and you need to take good care of them if you want yours to last. Hansen played the original leatherface in the 1974 classic the texas chainsaw massacre. The people behind texas chainsaw 3d arent taking the holidays off as theyve released the first image of original tcm star gunnar hansen lying in wait to cause mayhem in the latest film.
Actor who played leatherface in texas chain saw massacre was 68. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie is written by gunnar hansen and it chronicles the making of. Take the texas chain saw massacre for instance, reviled and vilified at continued. There is a lot of revealing things that gunnar hansen talks about in this book that even i didnt know about. I was born in reykjavik, iceland, where i lived till i was five years old. Chain saw confidential how we made americas most notorious horror movie author. Chain saw confidential, is a remarkable film history document, that covers everything from scenetoscene breakdowns, to the philosophical and aesthetic debates over the nature of horror itself.
Adam, have talked about texas chainsaw massacre before and i had begged ivan to watch it with me. Nov 08, 2015 gunnar hansen, the actor who famously portrayed classic horror villain leatherface in the original texas chainsaw massacre film, died at his home in maine on saturday, nov. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie ebook written by gunnar hansen. Gunnar hansen chain saw confidential book signing event. Gunnar gets nice and in depth about the entire productions, and sheds some light on some behind the scenes craziness the public hasnt been made privy to. Gunnar hansen 19472015 he created one of the all time screen icons, starred in one of the all time horror movies and then wrote a great little book all about it. Hello select your address best sellers prime video help prime video help. Born in reykjavik, iceland, hansen came to the united states and majored in english and scandinavian studies at the university of texas before beginning his acting career. How we made americas most notorious horror movie ebook. If you are a big texas chainsaw massacre fan like myself, you should definitely purchase this book. The actor gunnar hansen, bestknown for playing inbred cannibal leatherface in the texas chain saw massacre, has died at age 68.
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Gunnar hansen, leatherface of texas chainsaw massacre, dead. Nov 08, 2015 the actor gunnar hansen, bestknown for playing inbred cannibal leatherface in the texas chain saw massacre, has died at age 68. Gunnar hansen, the actor who famously portrayed classic horror villain leatherface in the original texas chainsaw massacre film, died at his home in maine on saturday, nov. Gunnar hansen, leatherface himself, will be signing copies of chain saw confidential at the following locations. Oct 15, 20 gunnar hansen chainsaw confidential bubba sawyer. Chainsaw maintenance is an essential part of keeping your tool in tip top condition. Gunnar hansen remembers playing leatherface in the texas chainsaw massacre by gunnar hansen. October 1st in an industry where hyperbole is the norm, little is ever what it is said to be.
Gunnar hansen, who terrorized moviegoers as the psychotic, chainsawwielding leatherface in 1974s the texas chainsaw massacre, has died. Gunnar hansen as leatherface in the texas chain saw massacre rex. Gunnar hansen march 4, 1947 november 7, 2015 was an icelandicamerican actor and author. Gunnar hansen played the masked, chainsawwielding leatherface.
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