In this chilling prequel to the iconic horror franchise, directors Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo take viewers back to the twisted origins of one of cinema's most terrifying killers. Set in a rural Texas mental institution, the story follows a young orderly named Bud (played by Sam Strike) who becomes entangled in a violent escape orchestrated by a group of volatile patients. When the ruthless Sheriff (portrayed by Stephen Dorff) launches a relentless manhunt, the fugitives flee into the dark, unforgiving backwoods, where their desperate journey unleashes a cycle of brutality and madness. Along the way, Bud's true nature begins to surface, hinting at the monstrous transformation that will eventually lead to the creation of the infamous Sawyer family's most fearsome member. With a gripping atmosphere of dread and visceral terror, this horror-thriller explores themes of family, trauma, and the thin line between humanity and savagery. Featuring a strong ensemble cast including Lili Taylor and Finn Jones, Leatherface delivers a raw, unflinching origin story that will captivate fans of the genre.