Leatherface

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Leatherface is a fictional character from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise. He first appeared in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) as a mentally disabled member of a family of deranged cannibals, who kills his victims with a chainsaw and wears their skin as masks. Created by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel, Leatherface was partially inspired by the crimes of Wisconsin murderer Ed Gein. The character has subsequently been featured in various other media, including novels, video games, and comic books; appearing in all nine films in the franchise. Actor Gunnar Hansen was the first and most well-known actor to portray the character. Since Hansen's portrayal of Leatherface, numerous other actors and stuntmen have assumed the role of the character throughout the series. The character's physical appearance and personality have evolved over the years, with various writers and special makeup effects artists leaving their marks on the character and his design. Unique among horror villains, in...

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