In the 1970s, a group of friends embarks on a road trip to South Texas, searching for the perfect getaway. However, their plans are interrupted when an unfortunate encounter with a broken-down car leads them straight into the clutches of a family of crazies who hunt and kill any outsider that crosses their path. As they venture deeper into the dark rural heartland, the tension rises when they uncover that the clan is hiding unspeakable secrets, with Leatherface, a brutal killer wearing a mask made of human skin, being the greatest threat.
The story reveals the origin of this iconic villain, showing how trauma and circumstances shaped his life and explaining the toxic environment that pushed him to become what he is. Each of the friends, stunned and terrified, must fight to survive while trying to unravel the daring history behind this dysfunctional family. With a chilling atmosphere and scenes of terrifying violence, the film becomes a desperate race to escape the unleashed horror.
With unexpected twists and flashes of brutality, this movie offers a raw look at the madness of humanity, where the true horror comes not only from the claws of a serial killer but also from the blood bonds that tie him to his twisted family. In the end, everyone faces the dark reality that sometimes, the monsters are not the only threat.