The three masks seen in the film represented three distinct personalities for the character, as effects artist Joshua "J. The latter traits have never been fully explored or revisited in later entries in the franchise, with the exception of The Next Generation. Critic and author Jason Zinoman compared Leatherface's depiction to that of Boris Karloff's performance as Frankenstein's monster, pointing out how each character was both, able to elicit sympathy while continuing to be a source of dread for the audience.

Dickstein's essay was first published by the American Film Institute, in their quarterly magazine American Film on September 1, 1980. Actor and filmmaker Mark Burnham was later cast as the character due in part to his imposing stature and physicality, which Álvarez felt was a great continuation of the late Hansen's portrayal of the character. Reflecting on the character's outbursts, Strike felt these moments had contributed to his eventual permanent state as a "rage monster". Bateman's murder of Christie with a chainsaw in both the novel and the film adaption can be seen as an homage to the character.Opens a Treasure Chest", where he is briefly seen alongside Jason in the sketch "Jason's Terrible, Horrible, No Good Day". 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.

The South Park episodes " Imaginationland Episode II" and " III" features Leatherface among a vast assortment of other villains and monsters as an inhabitant of the "bad side" of Imaginationland, a world populated by fictional characters. Elmore performed many of the physical scenes for the character including the chainsaw battle with Dennis Hopper, [91] and the overall stunt portion of the infamous "chainsaw love" scene. In his first appearance, Leatherface was characterized as having a severe mental disability, incapable of rational thought or coherent speech. Both artists were given the instruction to create a version of the Leatherface mask that was 'still identifiable as the original mask but with a modern spin on it'. Filmmakers were dissatisfied with the resulting scene as it was written, with Hansen noting it made the character seem "too rational", and was rewritten to fit the filmmaker's vision of a demented and mentally-disabled maniac.The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) provides a backstory to how Leatherface and his family became cannibals. EastEnders' Star Sam Strike in Talks for Lead in 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Prequel 'Leatherface' (Exclusive)". English actor Sam Strike was cast as the character in the 2017 prequel of the same name, [4] while Boris Kabakchief portrayed the character as a child. Devane was responsible for creating the mask in the film, using a plaster cast of Johnson's head which he then sculpted and modified into the look seen in the film.

Certain elements for Leatherface were inspired by the crimes of Wisconsin murderer and grave-robber Ed Gein [50] whom Hooper claimed to have heard stories of from relatives who had lived near where his crimes had been committed, though Hooper admitted he did not know it was Gein until after the film's release. American magazine Alternative Press named Leatherface as the most terrifying horror villain of all time, in their "27 Iconic Horror Villains". He has been credited as one of the most influential characters of the slasher genre for inspiring the stereotype of the hulking, masked, and silent killer, predating and even influencing horror characters such as Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees. Ensure that your tie matches the character's attire and adds that extra layer of authenticity to your costume. Following his first appearance on the silver screen, Leatherface has appeared in various other entertainment mediums, which include comic book lines, novelizations, and video games; each appearance expands upon the universe created by the films.Original unused concept designs for Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw 3D, concept art by Jerad S Marantz, using an earlier draft of the film's script, Marantz emphasized the time-span from the original film iterate the original draft of Leatherface wearing the faces of senior citizens. Throughout the years, Leatherface has undergone several shifts in personality and motivations following his first appearance in 1974, with each subsequent change largely depending on the filmmaker's vision for the character to various effect. Burns applies paint to a latex mold cast, designing the first of three masks used in the original film.

As Marcus stated in an interview: "there was no real mythology for Leatherface, and we wanted to create a mythology. The "Killing Mask", described in the script as more like a "close fitting hood" covering the character's entire head, was the first mask Leatherface is shown to wear, while dressed in his signature butcher's outfit. When it comes to iconic horror movie characters, Leatherface from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" stands out as one of the most terrifying figures in cinematic history.Mc, [134] whose kind influence helped his more violent and murderous tendencies to become dormant for several decades. 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. M. Kit Carson's vision for Leatherface added more depth and detail to the character's mindset, while also exploring his motivations and personality.