'Leatherface' trivia and fun facts

Prequel

This film will take place before The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).

Rated R

Leatherface is rated R "for strong bloody violence, disturbing images, language and some sexuality/nudity".

Bulgaria is cheaper

This is the first film in the Texas Chain Saw Massacre franchise not to be filmed in the United States. Instead, the film was shot in Bulgaria for budgetary reasons.

One last movie

This is Tobe Hooper's final film to be producing after his death on August 26 2017 from natural causes

Few cinemas

After reshoots, the film will premiere on DirecTV before having a limited theatrical run.

Rebuilt

The Sawyer House seen in the 1974 original film was rebuilt for the filming.

Lilli Taylor

Angela Betis was originally signed on to the film before dropping out due to scheduling conflicts. She was replaced by Lilli Taylor.