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Harley, Joel (February 9, 2022). "Leatherface: The Superior Adaptation Which Completely Abandoned its Source Material". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on February 10, 2022 . Retrieved July 2, 2011. a b Squires, John (January 2, 2017). "Movies The Original 'Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3' Teaser Was the Coolest". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022 . Retrieved July 24, 2022. In "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" series, Leatherface submits to the twisted authority of his family, particularly his older brother, Drayton Sawyer. When interacting with your "family" (fellow partygoers), show signs of submission. Cower and yield to any authority figures within your group, adding depth to your portrayal. Step 5: Unexpected BenevolenceIn the 2022 entry in the franchise, producers Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues wanted an older Leatherface similar to Michael Myers in the 2018 version of Halloween. [128] Putting out casting calls for the film, producers described their vision for the character, whom they listed under the name "Kenny", as being a 60-year-old man who is characterized as having a "big build". [129] [130] 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. [131] The audition process for Burnam particularly lengthy, which the actor recollected that he sent five different audition tapes to the producers before they had him perform an audition for Álvarez. Burnham was told by producers what they wanted in his performance as something that could mirror Hansen's portrayal of the character "if he had played him today". The actor credited the lengthy casting process as helping him to prepare and understand the character's motivation and rage. [132] The final shot in the film, a homage to the original "chainsaw dance", was shot in a single take. As director David Blue Garcia recalled, "we gave Mark the freedom to cut loose while we improvised around him". [133] At first, the film's cast were intimidated by the 6ft 7in [Note 5] actor's presence, but fondly remembered Bunham as being a kind and generous person in spite of the grueling conditions he had to work through. [135] Burnham himself reflected on his time as the character as being a challenging but fun experience. [132] Design [ edit ] Robert A. Burns applies paint to a latex mold cast, designing the first of three masks used in the original film. Spiegel, Janel (September 12, 2017). "Interview: Directors Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo (Leatherface)". HorrorNews.net. Archived from the original on September 22, 2022 . Retrieved September 24, 2022.

Answer: To enhance the authenticity of your Leatherface costume, distress and weather your clothing, add realistic fake blood to the apron, and use makeup to accentuate the mask's gruesome features. FAQ 2: How should I maintain my Leatherface mask and costume for future use? Maddrey, Joseph (July 27, 2010). Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film. McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-0-7864-8274-0.Consider using face makeup to create a realistic "masked" appearance. Enhance the details of your Leatherface mask with makeup to make it look even more gruesome and convincing. Improvise: Melanson, Angel (November 29, 2021). "Leatherface Couture: PETA Launches New Campaign To Raise Awareness About Fashion Industry Practices". Fangoria Publishing. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022 . Retrieved October 12, 2022. Leatherface's first foray away from the silver screen was in 1991, with Northstar Comics' four-issue miniseries Leatherface. This was a loose adaptation of the 1990 film Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III written by novelist Morton Castle. The miniseries followed the basic storyline of the film, with additional insight into Leatherface's mental state, as well as modifying character and plot elements to be different from that of the film. [26] In 1995, Nancy A. Collins wrote a three issue, non-canonical miniseries involving a crossover between Jason Voorhees of Friday the 13th series and Leatherface. In the story, Jason meets Leatherface, who adopts him into his family after the two become friends before turning on each other. [27]

n.a. (n.d.). "Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) - Financial Information". The Numbers.com. Nash Information Services. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021 . Retrieved November 3, 2022. a b Smith, Nigel (March 14, 2014). "SXSW: Tobe Hooper On Why Audiences Get 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre' Better Now Than When It Was First Released". IndieWire.com. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021 . Retrieved August 20, 2022.Heller, Jeffrey (March 16, 2022). "First Look at Leatherface Figure from Sideshow [EXCLUSIVE]". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022 . Retrieved October 23, 2022. Answer: Generally, there are no age restrictions for wearing a Leatherface costume, but consider the character's level of horror and violence when deciding if it's appropriate for children. Exercise discretion and prioritize safety. FAQ 6: Can I modify my Leatherface mask to make it scarier? Tassi, Paul (October 14, 2020). " 'Call Of Duty: Warzone' Is Getting Jigsaw And Leatherface Halloween Operator Skins". Forbes.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2020 . Retrieved October 26, 2022. Squires, John (March 16, 2020). "Movies 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre': Fede Alvarez Confirms the New Movie is a Sequel With "Old Man Leatherface" [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021 . Retrieved October 1, 2022.

Answer: Certainly! You can customize your Leatherface costume to emulate a particular movie version of the character. Research the specific details, such as mask design, attire, and props, and tailor your costume accordingly for movie-accurate precision. a b Brooks, Nicholas (April 18, 2021). "Michael Myers and Leatherface Are the Scariest Horror Icons For the Same Reason". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022 . Retrieved September 29, 2022. Adams, Jenn (February 25, 2022). "The Many Faces of Leatherface: Dissecting a Legacy of Human Masks". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023 . Retrieved February 2, 2023. Weinberg, Scott (October 22, 2017). "The 33 Scariest Horror Villains of All Time". Thrillist. Group Nine Media. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022 . Retrieved June 19, 2022.a b Anon. (August 2007). "Bill Johnson interview - Leatherface ("Bubba") from THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2". Icons of Fright. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015 . Retrieved July 26, 2016. Don't overlook the small but significant details. Leatherface wouldn't be complete without his patterned tie. Ensure that your tie matches the character's attire and adds that extra layer of authenticity to your costume. Step 5: Leatherface Halloween Chainsaw McGrew, Shannon (February 24, 2022). "[Interview] Cast of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE". Nightmarish Conjurings. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022 . Retrieved September 25, 2022. Leatherface has been produced and marketed as merchandise over the years, with different companies producing their own line often based on the different versions of the character. In 1990 Screamin' Toys produced a model kit where owners could build their own Leatherface statuette. The kit, which came with a standard chainsaw accessory, also including a customization kit to create the 'Excalibur' chainsaw from the third film. The kit is now out of production and considered extremely rare. [261] 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. [262] McFarlane produced three additional toy lines of the character, the first in 2001, [263] with the final two in 2004. [264] [265] All of the toy lines the company produced featuring the character was a part of their Movie Maniacs series, the final two based upon the 2004 remake version of the character. [264] [265] A mini-bust of Leatherface, [266] in addition to several action figures was produced by NECA from 2016 to 2019. [267] NECA later debuted an 8-inch retro-style Texas Chainsaw Massacre III Leatherface action figure at Toy Fair 2017. [268] [269] In March 2015, Hollywood Collectibles released a 20-inch action figure, based on Yeager's portrayal of the character. [270] In November 2020, Japanese toy and hobby company Kotobukiya released a gender-bended version of the character, as a part of their "Horror Bishōjo" series of toys, featuring other gender-swapped versions of popular horror characters. [271] [272] From the start of 2021, Sideshow Collectibles produced their own line of Leatherface merchandise, [273] [274] the first being a 12.6 inch statue designed by Kotobukiya. [275] n.a. (September 14, 2017). "Leatherface - Dead by Daylight". Steam. Behaviour Interactive. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017 . Retrieved September 11, 2022.