---
title: "Leatherface"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/leatherface-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 300665
imdb_id: "tt2620590"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 1461
content_rating: "R"
---

# Leatherface (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/leatherface-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Leatherface is a 2017 American horror and thriller film directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, with a screenplay written by Seth M. Sherwood. The film stars Stephen Dorff, Vanessa Grasse, Sam Strike, and Lili Taylor, and is distributed as the eighth installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series as well as a prequel to the 1974 film.

The film follows a young nurse who is kidnapped by a group of violent teens escaping from a mental hospital, leading to a dangerous road trip pursued by a deranged lawman seeking revenge. Amidst the violence, one of the teens faces a tragic transformation that molds him into the monster known as Leatherface, contributing to the cultural history of the long-running horror franchise.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Violent teens kidnap a young nurse and embark on a tragic road trip."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo with a cast including Stephen Dorff and Lili Taylor.
- Serves as the eighth installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series and a prequel to the 1974 film.
- Features a tense narrative involving an escaped group of violent teens and a deranged lawman.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers sensitive to intense horror and thriller themes may want to skip it.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is horror and thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #horror-and-thriller, #road-trip-from-hell, #mental-hospital-escape, #revenge-pursuit, #origin-story

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Julien Maury, Alexandre Bustillo
- **Networks / Studios**: Lionsgate, Mainline Pictures, Millennium Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stephen Dorff** as *Texas Ranger Hal Hartman*
- **Vanessa Grasse** as *Lizzy*
- **Sam Strike** as *Jackson*
- **Lili Taylor** as *Verna Sawyer*
- **James Bloor** as *Ike*
- **Jessica Madsen** as *Clarice*
- **Sam Coleman** as *Bud*
- **Lorina Kamburova** as *Betty Hartman*
- **Christopher Adamson** as *Dr. Lang*
- **Finn Jones** as *Deputy Sorrel*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can to stream the film?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is it worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of the eighth installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series and its prequel context.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is the eighth film in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series and a prequel to the 1974 film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Leatherface — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/300665)
- [Leatherface (2017 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leatherface_(2017_film))
- [Leatherface (2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2620590/)
- [Leatherface (film) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leatherface_(film))
- [Leatherface (2017)](https://m.sms.cz/film/leatherface)
- [Leatherface - zrození (2017) | Recenze - Uživatelské | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/336100-leatherface-zrozeni/recenze/)

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