Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) is a direct sequel to the 1974 horror classic, following a new generation of characters as they encounter the terrifying force of Leatherface. The film is set in a small, decaying Texas town where a group of young entrepreneurs, led by Melody, decide to revitalize the area by turning it into a trendy hotspot. The group arrives in the town to start their business, unaware that they are disturbing a dark and violent past.
Upon arriving at the town’s abandoned orphanage, the group encounters the elderly and reclusive woman, who has been the caretaker of Leatherface for years. When a violent confrontation with the group occurs, the chainsaw-wielding killer, Leatherface, emerges from his hiding and embarks on a brutal killing spree to defend his home and his twisted legacy. The film explores the raw, unrelenting terror caused by the deranged killer, as his bloodlust is fueled by his long isolation.
As the group tries to escape, they are hunted down one by one, and the brutal killings unfold in shocking detail. The character of Sally Hardesty, the sole survivor from the original massacre, also makes a return, seeking vengeance against Leatherface after surviving his previous attack years ago.
With its brutal violence, dark atmosphere, and unflinching terror, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) revives the iconic slasher villain for a new era. The film blends nostalgic elements of the original with modern-day horror, amplifying the brutality and insanity of Leatherface while introducing new, relatable characters caught in the gruesome web of terror.
