How ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Captured Leatherface’s Dance in One Take
variety.comJazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Texas Chainsaw Massacre” cinematographer Ricardo Diaz knew he would pay homage to the original film while working on the 2022 sequel.
Teaming with director David Blue Garcia and Mark Burnham, who plays the iconic movie slasher, Diaz took on recreating Leatherface’s famous dance… in one take.Diaz spoke with Variety about pulling off that feat in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” offering insight into the horror film’s cinematography.David Blue Garcia and I have a shorthand because of our years-long friendship — we went to film school together — and he also came up in the business as a cinematographer.
We essentially speak the same language both technically and artistically. So, collaborating with him was so effortless. Having both come up in independent film, we were also uniquely able to work quickly and create on our feet, which, with our shortened pre-production schedule, gave us a unique advantage.
Without a doubt, one of the most lasting and haunting images of the original film is Leatherface’s dance. So, it was a forgone conclusion for David and I to pay homage to this classic moment.
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