Instead of being a source of dread as with the previous entries, Leatherface was redefined as a transvestite that dressed in the flesh of female victims, [202] something film scholar Scott Von Doviak referred to as a "tortured drag queen". If you’re looking for the perfect face for your next haunted costumed horror event, the Horror Dome has scary Halloween masks that are sure to steal the show. A popular internet myth centered on the 2004 game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas have claimed that Leatherface could be found at a special location in the game. Regardless of these changes, the characterization of Leatherface as an intellectually disabled, and Mentally disturbed individual were retained in each entry of the franchise.

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Tucker clashed with the producers on the design, as producers wanted the look to resemble Michael Myers' mask, as the studio felt this was scarier because of its emotionless appearance. The principal influence behind Leatherface’s masks is Ed Gein, the murderer and body snatcher who largely influenced the characterization of the fictional character Leatherface.The boots were Hanson's old cowboy boots that Burns had modified with insoles and three-inch heels, adding three inches to the actor's imposing stature. Also of note, the 'Pretty Woman' outfit consists of a female wig and a black suit, as Leatherface is "dressing up" for dinner, an old deep south tradition which stems from his southern upbringing, and the 'Killing Mask' is the skin mask he wears while chasing and murdering captives.

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The mask was sculpted using latex, using a base mold head cast made from the father of fellow KNB EFX member Howard Berger. Bryniarski later reprised his role as Leatherface three years later in the film's prequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006), as filmmakers were very impressed with the actor's contribution to the character in the previous entry in the franchise.Several film historians and critics have written that Leatherface has become a template and inspiration for later slashers such as Jason, Michael, and many others.

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) provides a backstory to how Leatherface and his family became cannibals.Tobe Hooper felt that the character's alternating personalities while wearing various masks was comparable to Greek tragedy, as to him, wearing a mask was a form of expressing himself in a way he was incapable of doing on his own.

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This was further elaborated by Terrence Evans, who played Leatherface's uncle Old Monty, stating, "I think there was a chance Thomas' life could have been different. Eventually, Tucker was able to convince the studio of the original design after explaining to them how it worked well with the current state of the character. Bring your favorite bad guy to life this Halloween when you wear this officially licensed Oogie Boogie Dress Costume. This behavior is displayed at one point when his chainsaw is damaged during an encounter with a potential victim, causing him to suffer an emotional breakdown, which culminates with Leatherface beating his head against a tree as a form of self-punishment. The “Pretty Woman” mask symbolizes the youthful and lively personality and the “Killing” mask symbolizes the terrifying murderous personality of the mass murderer.Though not explicitly stated in the film, Jennifer Banko's character Babi Sawyer was intended to be Leatherface's daughter, [191] [192] via the rape of one of his victims. In 1998, McFarlane Toys introduced the Movie Maniacs line of figures, with their Series One figures including Leatherface which was released in September of that year.