Why does Leatherface sound like a pig?

He's clearly a pig that was genetically mutated into a humanoid appearance to get his revenge on them farmers who ate his family. But then he wouldn't be a cannibal. Originally posted by hidaz: If you watched the movies, he sounds like that in the movies too.

What is Leatherface's real name?

Most notably, his real name has been changed thrice: in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, his name was revealed to be Bubba Sawyer, but in the 2003 remake of the original film, it was changed to Thomas Brown Hewitt, and in Texas Chainsaw 3D, the character was renamed Jedidiah "Jed" Sawyer.

What disease did Leatherface have?

Turns out, Leatherface did suffer from an intellectual disability (basically a mental retardation) being diagnosed with a degenerative neuro disorder when he was only 12 years old. Leatherface was raised by the Hewitts/Sawyers (depending upon which movie) after being abandoned in a dumpster at a meat packing plant.

Is Leatherface still alive?

Additional Info: Ed Gein, the character Leatherface was based upon, was not actually a murderer but only a grave robber. He died in 1984 in a mental institute, though he probably knew about the Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie that he inspired.

Does Leatherface have a name?

And in the second film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre II, the name of the Leatherface was revealed to be Bubba Sawyer. In The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, released in 2003, the movie adapted a different storyline and changed Leatherface's real name to Thomas Brown Hewitt.

Leatherface's Backstory Explained

Can Leatherface speak?

Leatherface has never spoken a single word in any of his films. He has, however, grunted, screamed and riled in pain. He loves to moan at dinnertime, howling along with his victims… however, he never speaks a genuine word in any film.

Does Leatherface have a kid?

Babi Sawyer is a supporting character in Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III. She is the daughter of Leatherface and a member of the Sawyer family.

Is the Leatherface real?

Leatherface, Sally Hardesty, and the gist of Texas Chainsaw Massacre are not real. The original movie and all of its sequels, including this newest one, are all fictional.

Why is Leatherface crazy?

The character of Leatherface was inspired by the murderer and graverobber Ed Gein, who was also known as "The Butcher of Plainfield." He lived in Plainfield, Wisconsin, and after the death of his controlling mother, who he was deeply devoted to, his mental health deteriorated.

Is the Sawyer family real?

Since its release to cinemas forty years ago, THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE has infamously touted itself as being “based on a true story.” Although Leatherface and the bloodthirsty Sawyer clan never actually existed, the central inspiration for the film is widely-known to be Wisconsin-based murderer Ed Gein.

Is Leatherface a woman?

Leatherface is male, but takes up the role of family members that aren't there, meaning wife and mother. He even puts on his “pretty” face during the dinner scene, wearing the skin mask with makeup smeared all over it.”

What is Leatherface's mask made of?

Prior to killing people, he wore animal hides, cloths and leather masks that covered up the bottom of his face. Later he began to skin some of the people he killed and wore their faces as masks.

Did Ed Gein use a chainsaw?

Ed Gein only killed two people, not dozens. Hardly a massacre. He did not use a chainsaw. He used a gun.

Why is Leatherface called Tommy?

Again from the Wikipedia entry: In the remake series, Leatherface is named Thomas and lives with his adoptive family, the murderous Hewitts, he is portrayed by Andrew Bryniarski. In this series his family never refers to him as Leatherface, but by his real name. This adds a third name, Thomas Hewitt.

Is Leatherface superhuman?

Classification: Human, Cannibal, Serial killer. Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Stealth (Leatherface could sneak up on two teenagers and was only noticed when he was directly in front of them.)

Is Leatherface abused?

Within his own home, Leatherface is a victim of constant domestic abuse stuck. He's stuck in a cycle of violent pathology. While Leatherface might be overreaching by slaying people that invade his home, his behavioral patterns merely mimic what he's learned from his family.

Who would win Michael Myers vs Leatherface?

Ultimately, the victor would be Leatherface. Since Leatherface kills out of self-defense and for self-preservation, he would throw his all behind a fight with Myers and physically is more powerful.

Is Saw based on a true story?

Saw's Jigsaw Killer Was Inspired By A Real-Life Event

Leigh Whannell, writer for the first three horror films in the Saw franchise (and Adam in the first film), got the idea for John Kramer's character from a real-life experience at the hospital.

Is Leatherface a cannibal?

Leatherface (real name: Bubba Sawyer Junior) is the main antagonist of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre series, and a cannibal. He is one of the biggest horror icons, but unlike most of them, is not supernatural in any way. His main weapons are a chainsaw and sledgehammer.

Who Escaped Leatherface?

The last audiences saw of Sally Hardesty, the sole survivor of 1974's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, she was left broken and barely alive after her narrow escape from Leatherface and his family of backwoods cannibals.

Is Texas Chainsaw real?

The good news is that The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is technically fictional. The bad news is that the movie is most definitely based on a real-life murderer.