Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III 1990

As the curtain lifts on this gruesome tale, the dark history of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre is revealed. The tragic demise of Sally Hardesty in 1977 serves as a haunting reminder of the horrors that have befallen this troubled family. Meanwhile, W.E. Sawyer, another mysterious figure from the clan, meets his demise at the hands of justice in 1981. During W.E.’s trial, the jury’s deliberations led them to question whether Leatherface himself was ever apprehended, leaving a sense of uncertainty that permeates the narrative.

As we jump forward to the opening scenes, we are introduced to Ryan and Michelle, a young couple embarking on a cross-country journey from California to Florida. Their return trip is motivated by a desire to repay a borrowed vehicle to a close relative, but their route takes them through a state beset by chaos and destruction. The duo’s travels are soon disrupted by the discovery of a desecrated old cemetery near the interstate, where they uncover the grisly remains of 40-70 bodies carelessly discarded in a mass grave.

Confronted by a stern-faced Texas State Trooper, Ryan and Michelle are warned not to stop for anyone on their journey. This ominous warning takes on new significance as they encounter Alfredo Sawyer, a member of the cannibalistic clan, at a service station he owns. As fate would have it, Tex (also known as Eddie Sawyer), another enigmatic figure from this troubled family, happens upon the same service station shortly after Ryan and Michelle’s arrival.

In a tense confrontation, Tex intervenes to protect Alfredo’s property, leading to a violent altercation between him and Michelle. As tensions escalate, Tex seizes his shotgun and exacts revenge on the pair, shooting them as they flee for their lives from the service station. Amidst the chaos, Ryan takes note of the directions provided by Tex, unwittingly setting in motion a series of events that will plunge the couple deeper into the heart of horror.

As fate would have it, Ryan and Michelle’s hasty escape from the Sawyer clan’s wrath would unwittingly lead them straight into the clutches of the infamous Leatherface. The unsuspecting couple, still reeling from their narrow escape, were suddenly beset by Tinker Sawyer, who deliberately knocked their vehicle off the road with his imposing 4x4. As they scrambled to change a flat tire, their panic was amplified by an unexpected encounter with Leatherface himself. Though they managed to flee, their trauma was compounded by the realization that their predicament was merely the tip of the iceberg.

The consequences of their reactions would soon prove devastating, as Tex Sawyer’s sudden appearance in the road led to another catastrophic collision. The couple’s misfortune drew the attention of Benny, a rugged hunter and survivalist who happened upon the scene. He took it upon himself to rescue Ryan and Michelle, tending to their wounds before sharing a grim tale of his own losses at the hands of the Sawyer family.

Undeterred by his personal vendetta against the Sawyers, Benny set out to continue his journey, only to be confronted by Tinker once more. Aided by quick reflexes, he narrowly avoided being run down and tumbled down a nearby hillside, where he stumbled into Leatherface’s path. After a fierce struggle, Benny emerged victorious, thanks in part to the distraction provided by a young teenage girl who had unwittingly intervened on his behalf.

This plucky youngster revealed herself to be a survivor of the Sawyer family’s brutal onslaught, and her words only served to deepen Benny’s resolve for revenge. As he hastened back to where Ryan and Michelle lay motionless, he found himself too late – the couple had vanished into thin air, abandoning their injured friend in favor of escaping the carnage.

The young girl, left alone and defenseless in this desolate landscape, would ultimately meet a tragic end at the hands of Leatherface. Her fate served as a grim precursor to Ryan’s own demise, which came when he fell prey to a bear trap set by the Sawyer family. In his final moments, Ryan implored Michelle to flee, only for her to witness his gruesome fate at the mercy of Leatherface’s chainsaw.

As Michelle’s desperate search for escape leads her to a nearby abode, she stumbles upon a young girl who whisks her away to a chamber filled with morbid curiosities. The child reveals a peculiar companion, Sally, a doll constructed from the skeletal remains of an innocent victim, a grim testament to the cannibalistic clan’s depravity. Suddenly, Tex materializes, illuminating the room with an unsettling glow, and Michelle is seized, only to find herself bound to a chair in the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Benny persists in his vigil outside, where he encounters Alfredo, who is unceremoniously dispatched into a nearby bog. Ryan’s lifeless form is hauled inside, where Tinker, the family’s mastermind, has engineered a gruesome contraption - a machine that will soon become all too familiar to Michelle. The Sawyer matriarch, Mama, appears in her wheelchair, her voice amplified by a mechanical device, as she tends to the frail Grandpa.

As the clock approaches suppertime, the little girl, Leatherface’s daughter, exacts a brutal revenge upon Ryan, who hangs limp and helpless on Tinker’s latest abomination. The sound of his face being pulverized by a sledgehammer echoes through the kitchen.

With Leatherface eager to test-drive his new golden chainsaw, emblazoned with “The Saw is Family,” Michelle narrowly escapes the blade, only to find herself under siege as Benny bursts into view, firing an M-16 at the house. Mama Sawyer, Grandpa Sawyer, and Tinker meet their demise as Benny’s bullets rip through the dinner table.

Michelle seizes her chance, freeing herself from her bonds and fleeing the carnage as Leatherface gives chase. Tex intervenes, brandishing an axe, but Benny has a plan. With cunning precision, he ignites the gasoline released by Tinker’s car, engulfing Tex in flames.

As Michelle finds temporary refuge, she’s reunited with Benny just as Leatherface closes in. A desperate struggle ensues, and in a stunning turn of events, Benny sends Leatherface tumbling into the swamp. As the patriarch sinks beneath the murky waters, Michelle seizes her chance, striking Leatherface on the head with a rock before following him to the bottom of the abyss.

As Michelle’s frantic search for solace reaches its climax, she stumbles upon a rusted truck that bears the unmistakable insignia of Alfredo - a symbol of the terror he had unleashed. The creaking doors swing open, and Benny emerges from the vehicle, his comforting presence a balm to Michelle’s battered psyche. However, their momentary respite is short-lived, as Alfredo, miraculously revived after his earlier encounter with the swampy waters, bursts forth like a vengeful specter, sending Benny tumbling to the ground.

Seizing the opportunity, Michelle flees into the truck and, with calculating precision, locates a shotgun nestled among the scattered belongings. With the weapon at the ready, she unleashes a deadly barrage that finally silences Alfredo’s malevolent presence. As the dust settles, Benny rises from the earth, his countenance etched with concern, and rejoins Michelle in the truck, their escape route charted into freedom.

But, as they vanish into the distance, an unblinking gaze tracks their every move - that of Leatherface, whose own existence had been thought extinguished. His eyes, coldly calculating, are fixed upon Benny and Michelle, his focus a testament to the enduring power of malevolence. And, by his side, his daughter stands watchful, her presence a chilling reminder that the horrors they have left behind will not soon be forgotten.