Gunnar Hansen

Gunnar Hansen

Born: March 4, 1947
Died: November 7, 2015
in Reykjavik, Iceland
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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).

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Movies for Gunnar Hansen...

Dinner with Leatherface
Title: Dinner with Leatherface
Character: Self
Released: October 28, 2022
Type: Movie
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.
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Death Breed
Title: Death Breed
Character: George
Released: December 14, 2021
Type: Movie
Three ghoulish tales of horror and suspense.
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The History of Metal and Horror
Title: The History of Metal and Horror
Character: Self
Released: September 17, 2021
Type: Movie
A documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music, horror films, and how the two genres have merged together over time.
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Death House
Title: Death House
Character: Albert Kenny
Released: February 28, 2018
Type: Movie
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.
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Texas Chainsaw 3D
Title: Texas Chainsaw 3D
Character: Leatherface (archive footage)
Released: January 3, 2013
Type: Movie
A young woman learns that she has inherited a Texas estate from her deceased grandmother. After embarking on a road trip with friends to uncover her roots, she finds she is the sole owner of a lavish, isolated Victorian mansion. But her newfound wealth comes at a price as she stumbles upon a horror that awaits her in the mansion’s dank cellars.
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Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
Title: Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
Character: Captain Pétur
Released: September 4, 2009
Type: Movie
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.
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It Came from Trafalgar
Title: It Came from Trafalgar
Character: Tex Ghoul
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
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.
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Won Ton Baby!
Title: Won Ton Baby!
Character: Dr. Kurt Severson
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
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Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
Title: Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
Character: Krenshaw
Released: July 22, 2008
Type: Movie
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.
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Shudder
Title: Shudder
Character: Samson
Released: November 1, 2007
Type: Movie
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Gimme Skelter
Title: Gimme Skelter
Character: Porter Sandford
Released: July 1, 2007
Type: Movie
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.
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The Deepening
Title: The Deepening
Character: Dr. Chambers
Released: October 1, 2006
Type: Movie
A troubled N.Y. fireman suffers from PTSD after working the events of 9-11. Seeking a fresh start, he relocates to a small town. His nightmares, however, do not subside as the population of the town decreases.
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Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
Title: Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
Character: Self
Released: September 26, 2006
Type: Movie
A multi-storied look into the making of and long-lasting success of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.
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Swarm of the Snakehead
Title: Swarm of the Snakehead
Character: Gunner
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
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.
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The Perfect Scary Movie
Title: The Perfect Scary Movie
Character: Self
Released: October 29, 2005
Type: Movie
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
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Wolfsbayne
Title: Wolfsbayne
Character: The Elder
Released: March 15, 2005
Type: Movie
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Apocalypse and the Beauty Queen
Title: Apocalypse and the Beauty Queen
Character: Reggie
Released: January 23, 2005
Type: Movie
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.
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Murder-Set-Pieces
Title: Murder-Set-Pieces
Character: Nazi Mechanic
Released: December 4, 2004
Type: Movie
Set against Sin City, Las Vegas, a fashion photographer whose vocation is murder becomes a voyeuristic nightmare of blood, sex, and brutality.
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Chainsaw Sally
Title: Chainsaw Sally
Character: Daddy
Released: October 2, 2004
Type: Movie
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.
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UnConventional
Title: UnConventional
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 2004
Type: Movie
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 ...
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Next Victim
Title: Next Victim
Character: Doctor Howard
Released: September 20, 2003
Type: Movie
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.
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Sinister
Title: Sinister
Character: The Piper
Released: October 27, 2002
Type: Movie
A young girl has nightmares about the Pied Piper.
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Rachel's Attic
Title: Rachel's Attic
Character: Ronald
Released: August 27, 2002
Type: Movie
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...
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Witchunter
Title: Witchunter
Character: Michael Jones
Released: April 22, 2002
Type: Movie
In the quiet town of Harper's Grove, an underground coven sacrifices young children to a godless monster who has bigger plans in mind.
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Hatred Of A Minute
Title: Hatred Of A Minute
Character: Barry
Released: February 25, 2002
Type: Movie
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.
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Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Title: Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Character: Self
Released: October 28, 2000
Type: Movie
Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
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Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Title: Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Character: Himself
Released: September 21, 2000
Type: Movie
A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
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The American Nightmare
Title: The American Nightmare
Character: Self
Released: September 11, 2000
Type: Movie
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
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Hellblock 13
Title: Hellblock 13
Character: The Executioner
Released: November 24, 1999
Type: Movie
In a haunted death row cellblock, a deranged female serial killer reads a trio of twisted tales to her executioner.
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Title: Where Are They Now?
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 1999
Type: TV
Where Are They Now? was a television series on VH1 that featured past celebrities and updated on their current professional and personal status. Each episode was dedicated to another genre. Though not always in sequence, some episodes were a continuation of the motif of episodes from the past. Those episodes sometimes had Roman numerals in their title to signify their sequel status.
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Repligator
Title: Repligator
Character: Dr. Kildare
Released: October 24, 1998
Type: Movie
Army experimentation with transporter devices accidentally turns people into alligators.
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Title: E! True Hollywood Story
Released: August 21, 1996
Type: TV
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
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Theater Dark Video Magazine
Title: Theater Dark Video Magazine
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
A video magazine centered around horror films.
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Freakshow
Title: Freakshow
Character: The Freakmaster
Released: October 17, 1995
Type: Movie
At a carnival, two teenagers go to an exhibit to hear the stories of the freaks on display.
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Mosquito
Title: Mosquito
Character: Earl
Released: November 21, 1994
Type: Movie
An alien starship crashes in a swamp in a U.S. National Park. Some mosquitos begin to feed from the alien's corpses, causing them to grow to the size of a vulture. These mutant insects became very agressive, killing every human being they find. Will the few survivors fight successfully against this nightmare...?
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Zombie Jamboree
Title: Zombie Jamboree
Character: Himself
Released: October 1, 1993
Type: Movie
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.
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Campfire Tales
Title: Campfire Tales
Character: Ralph
Released: October 1, 1991
Type: Movie
A grizzled derelict tells a quartet of horror tales to a trio of young campers.
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The Incredibly Strange Film Show: Fred Olen Ray & Doris Wishman
Title: The Incredibly Strange Film Show: Fred Olen Ray & Doris Wishman
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 29, 1989
Type: Movie
Direct-to-video specialist Fred Olen Ray is interviewed on the set of his film Bad Girls from Mars. Ray’s career is thoroughly covered, from Alien Dead and Scalps all the way up to Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers. Also included, a profile of female exploitationeer Wishman, who began her career producing sedate nudist camp movies before she wound up crafting mind-bending masterpieces full of busty assassins and demented organ donors.
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Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
Title: Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
Character: The Stranger
Released: March 1, 1988
Type: Movie
Los Angeles private eye Jack Chandler is hired by a worried mother to find her missing runaway daughter, Samantha. As Chandler searches for her whereabouts, he uncovers an evil cult that worships an Egyptian god, whose followers commit human sacrifices with chainsaws to appease their deity. He soon learns that Samantha has revenge in store for the cult leader and his bevy of blood-thirsty, chainsaw-wielding hookers.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1988
Type: Movie
A documentary about the classic 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, John Dugan and Jim Seidow.
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Terror in the Aisles
Title: Terror in the Aisles
Character: Leatherface (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: October 26, 1984
Type: Movie
A non-stop roller coaster ride through the scariest moments of the greatest terror films of all time.
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The Demon Lover
Title: The Demon Lover
Character: Prof. Peckinpah
Released: October 1, 1977
Type: Movie
A group of teenagers hanging around a cemetery get involved with a satanic priest who calls up a demon from hell.
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Title: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Character: Leatherface
Released: October 11, 1974
Type: Movie
A group of five young friends face a nightmare of torment at the hands of a depraved Texas clan.