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Gunnar Hansen (Danish Actor)
Gunnar Milton Hansen (March 4, 1947 – November 7, 2015) was an Icelandic-born American actor and author best known for playing the mentally impaired cannibal Leatherface in ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' (1974). Early life Hansen was born in Reykjavík, Iceland, to Icelander Skúli Hansen, a dentist, and Norwegian Sigrid Hansen. He moved to the United States with his mother and brother when he was five years old. He lived in Maine until age eleven, when his family moved to Austin, Texas, where he attended Austin High School and the University of Texas at Austin. He majored in English and mathematics as an undergraduate and then went to graduate school in Scandinavian Studies and English. Career His first job out of high school was as a computer operator before he began theater work during college. He was also a football player during high school and for a while a bar bouncer. In 1973, just after finishing graduate school, Hansen heard that ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indianapolis
Indianapolis (), colloquially known as Indy, is the state capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Marion County was 977,203 in 2020. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-autonomous municipalities in Marion County, was 887,642. It is the 15th most populous city in the U.S., the third-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, and the fourth-most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, Austin, Texas, and Columbus. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is the 33rd most populous metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., with 2,111,040 residents. Its combined statistical area ranks 28th, with a population of 2,431,361. Indianapolis covers , making it the 18th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indigenous peoples inhabited the area dating to as early as 10,000 BC. In 1818, the Lenape relinquished their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RÚV
Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV) (pronounced or ) ( en, 'The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service') is Iceland's national public-service broadcasting organization. Operating from studios in the country's capital, Reykjavík, as well as regional centres around the country, the service broadcasts an assortment of general programming to a wide national audience via three radio stations: Rás 1 and Rás 2, also available internationally; Rondó (only available via the Internet and digital radio); and one full-time television channel of the same name. There is also a supplementary, part-time TV channel, RÚV 2, which transmits live coverage of major cultural and sporting events, both domestic and foreign, as required. History RÚV began radio broadcasting in 1930 and its first television transmissions were made in 1966. In both cases coverage quickly reached nearly every household in Iceland. RÚV is funded by a broadcast receiving licence fee collected from every income tax payer, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terror In The Aisles
''Terror in the Aisles'' is a 1984 American documentary film about horror films, including slasher films and crime thrillers. The film is directed by Andrew J. Kuehn, and hosted by Donald Pleasence and Nancy Allen. The original music score is composed by John Everett Beal. Plot Director Andrew J. Kuehn has excerpted brief segments of terror and suspense in a wide variety of horror movies and strung them together with added commentary, as well as some enacted narrative, to create a compilation of fright-inducing effects. ''Halloween'' actor Donald Pleasence and '' Dressed to Kill'' star Nancy Allen provide the commentary on topics such as "sex and terror" ('' Dressed to Kill'', ''Klute'', '' Ms .45'', '' The Seduction'', '' When a Stranger Calls''), loathsome villains (''Dracula'', ''Frankenstein'', ''Friday the 13th Part 2'', '' Halloween I'' & '' II'', '' Marathon Man'', '' Nighthawks'', ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'', ''Vice Squad'', ''Wait Until Dark'', '' What Ever Happ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death House
''Death House'' is a 2017 American horror film written by Gunnar Hansen, who has a cameo in the film, and directed by Harrison Smith. The film features an ensemble cast of horror icons including Kane Hodder, Barbara Crampton, Bill Moseley, Dee Wallace, Tony Todd and Camille Keaton. Originally written by Hansen, the film started as a concept intended to bring as many well known horror actors together as possible. This is Hansen's final film performance, as it was released two years after his death. Plot FBI agent Toria Boon arrives at Death House, a federal prison and research center where prisoners are confined to virtual environments whose crime simulations allow their behavior to be studied. Upon arrival, Boon is taunted by neo-Nazi criminal Alois Sieg, who she went undercover to capture, but killed a mother and her son to keep her cover. Captain Victor Galan greets Boon before introducing her to Dr. Eileen Fletcher and fellow agent Jae Novak. Galan escorts Boon to a holograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas Chainsaw 3D
''Texas Chainsaw 3D'' (stylized on-screen simply as ''Texas Chainsaw'') is a 2013 American slasher film directed by John Luessenhop, with a screenplay by Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan and Kirsten Elms. It is the seventh installment in ''The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'' franchise and serves as a direct sequel to the 1974 film ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre''. The film stars Alexandra Daddario, Dan Yeager, Tremaine 'Trey Songz' Neverson, Tania Raymonde, Thom Barry, Paul Rae, Bill Moseley, and Gunnar Hansen in a "special appearance". The story centers on a woman who, upon discovering she's adopted, goes on a road trip with her friends to collect her inheritance, and ends up encountering the serial killer, Leatherface. ''Texas Chainsaw 3D'' was released on January 4, 2013, and grossed $47.2 million while receiving negative reviews from critics. A prequel that takes place before the original film, titled ''Leatherface'', was released in 2017 and another sequel, ''Texas Chainsaw Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
''Reykjavík Whale Watching massacre'' or ''RWWM'' is an Icelandic language, Icelandic 2009 horror film. Plot A tale about a group of tourists who go on whale watching expedition. During the expedition the ship breaks down and they are picked up by a nearby whaler. The Fishbillies on the vessel have just gone bust and everything goes out of control. Cast * Pihla Viitala as Annette * Nae as Endo * Terence Anderson as Leon * Miranda Hennessy as Marie-Anne * Helgi Björnsson as Tryggvi * Guðrún Gísladóttir as Mamma * Stefán Jónsson as Siggi * Aymen Hamdouchi as Jean Francois * Snorri Engilbertsson as Anton * Gunnar Hansen as Captain Pétur * Thor Kristjansson as Björn * Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir as Hannah Traschle * Carlos Takeshi as Nobuyoshi * Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir as Helga * Hanna María Karlsdóttir as Signý * Björn Nygårds Kers as Captured Bird Watcher Release The film was released in theaters in its native country of Iceland in September. Due to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swarm Of The Snakehead
''Swarm of the Snakehead'' is a 2006 comedy/ horror feature film directed by Frank A. Lama and Joel C. Denning and written by Seth Hurwitz. It is the first feature from producers Lama and Hurwitz's Baltimore-based production company Ten Pound Films. The ensemble cast includes Gunnar Hansen (''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre''), Rigg Kennedy (''Slumber Party Massacre'') and Miss Maryland Teen USA 2006 Jamie O'Brien. ''Swarm of the Snakehead'' was shot on 16 mm film in and around Easton, Maryland between 2002 and 2005. Post-production was completed during the summer of 2006. A rough cut of the film was premiered for friends and family at The Charles Theatre in Baltimore (where John Waters premiered many of his early films) on June 21, 2006. The sold-out screening led to several articles in Maryland papers including ''The Baltimore Sun'', as well as radio and television appearances. During one such appearance on the Baltimore CBS affiliate WJZ-TV, anchor and longtime Maryland perso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder-Set-Pieces
''Murder-Set-Pieces'' is a 2004 American horror film written, produced, and directed by Nick Palumbo. The film stars Sven Garrett and features cameos from horror icons Gunnar Hansen (''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre''), Cerina Vincent (''Cabin Fever''), and Tony Todd ('' Candyman''). Plot The film follows a wealthy immigrant serial killer: a German photographer, who leads a double life: by day he shoots erotic photos. By night, he rapes, tortures, and murders prostitutes. Cast * Sven Garrett as The Photographer * Gunnar Hansen as The Nazi Mechanic * Cerina Vincent as Beautiful Girl * Tony Todd as Clerk * Jade Risser as Jade * Edwin Neal as Good Samaritan Censorship In comparison with the theatrical cut of the film, the 'R' rated DVD version was missing approximately 22 minutes. Most of the cuts were to obtain the 'R' rating and removed several intense scenes of sexualized violence and torture, however, some scenes were also removed by the director himself which he intended to ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hatred Of A Minute
''Hatred of a Minute'' is a 2002 thriller film directed by and starring Michael Kallio and produced by Bruce Campbell. Kallio co-wrote the script with Lisa Jesswein who also appears in the movie. Producer Campbell also makes a brief cameo in the film. Plot Eric Seaver is a young man that was abused as a child. He has since grown up to become a serial killer with a steady job as a medical transcriptionist, transcribing autopsy reports, and a fiancé. As Eric's killings become more frequent, his stable life is threatened and his rage begins to take over any sanity he had left. Cast * Gunnar Hansen as Barry, The Stepfather * Michael Kallio as Eric Seaver **Matthew Fennelly as Young Eric Seaver * Tracee Newberry as Jamie * Tim Lovelace as Detective Glenn Usher * Lisa Jesswein as Sarah Usher * Michael Robert Brandon as Jack, The Demon * Jeffrey Steiger as Michael, The Angel * June Munger as Linda, The Mother * Colleen Nash as Terry * Michelle Kuhl as 'Cookie' * Rebecka Read as Amy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, TV series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release or television premiere. This distribution strategy was prevalent before streaming platforms came to dominate the TV and movie distribution markets. Because inferior sequels or prequels of larger-budget films may be released direct-to-video, review references to direct-to-video releases are often pejorative. Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies. Some direct-to-video genre films (with a high-profile star) can generate well in excess of $50 million revenue worldwide. Reasons for releasing direct to video A production studio may decide not to generally release a TV show or film for several possible reasons: a low budget, a lack of support from a TV network, negative reviews, its controversial nature, that it may appeal to a small ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mosquito (film)
''Mosquito'' (also known as ''Blood Fever'') is a 1995 American science-fiction horror film directed by Gary Jones. The film features actor Gunnar Hansen, who portrayed the character Leatherface in the 1974 horror film ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'', along with Ron Asheton, lead guitarist for the band the Stooges. The film has earned a cult following since its release. Plot An alien spacecraft crashes down in a U.S. national park. A mosquito sucks the blood of the craft's deceased extraterrestrial pilot, causing the insect to mutate to an abnormally large size. While driving to a summer camp in the park, lovers Megan and Ray accidentally hit the mosquito. They get out of the vehicle, and Ray finds its severed proboscis in his car's radiator. Meanwhile, a park ranger named Hendricks is ordered by the park chief to spray gaseous mosquito repellent. Afterwards, three bank robbers, Earl, Junior, and Rex, stop in the park. Rex walks to an outhouse, where he encounters a giant mosq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campfire Tales (1991 Film)
''Campfire Tales'' is a 1991 American anthology horror film written and directed by William Cooke and Paul Talbot. The film is about a group of teenagers telling ghost stories around a campfire. One of the storytellers is horror legend Gunnar Hansen. The movie also uses many elements from famous horror stories and directors (Lucio Fulci specifically). Plot The first story involves a young couple returning home after hearing on the radio that a murderer with a hook on his right hand has escaped from the local insane asylum and is terrorizing the countryside. Upon returning home, the girlfriend discovers that her parents have been decapitated. As she runs to get help from her boyfriend she discovers that he has also fallen victim to the hook. A battle ensues and she comes out victorious, killing the escaped prisoner with his own hook. The second story involves two stoners searching for marijuana. Upon finding a large quantity, and a very strange drug dealer, they return home to smo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
