Leatherface (2017) is a psychological horror film that serves as a prequel to the iconic Texas Chainsaw Massacre series. Set in 1955, the story explores the traumatic childhood and early life of Jedidiah Sawyer, a disturbed young boy who eventually becomes the infamous killer Leatherface. After escaping from a mental institution with three other inmates, Jed embarks on a violent and tragic journey across Texas, leaving a trail of carnage behind. As he struggles with his identity and is exposed to horrific violence, the film delves into the roots of his transformation into a chainsaw-wielding psychopath. Combining elements of road horror and psychological drama, Leatherface offers a grim and brutal origin story for one of horror cinema’s most notorious figures.