Unlike the calculated villains of later slasher films, Leatherface (played by Gunnar Hansen) is a terrifying, chaotic force of nature.

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Despite its legendary gore reputation, . The horror comes from raw sound design, documentary-style realism, and relentless dread.

Unlike Jason or Michael Myers, Leatherface is mentally disabled, raised in abuse, and kills out of fear/obedience to his family. He wears masks made of human faces to express different emotions (e.g., “the killing mask”).