Talk:Leatherface/@comment-109.152.109.192-20151227200300

I would like to point out that without Leatherface MK might not existist as we know it. The Texas Chainsaw Massicre is the grandfather of slasher movies and Leatherface IS the original iconic slasher. Without him there would likely be no Jason, Michael or Freddy. It was these 80's and 90's horror movies that Boon fell in love with and influanced Mortal Kombat's creation. In a way Leatherface is the Great Grandfather of Mortal Kombat. Without him it may never have existed. Hell both TCM and MK both have that weird but wonderful mix of realistic brutality and black comedy.

Leatherface is not just some fat guy. He has increadable strength (bordering on inhuman) and chased people for miles without showing any sign of tireing while carrying a chainsaw. He also has great durability. He has kept chaseing his victems even after being impailed or haveing his arm cut off. His main weapon is a chainsaw which while cumberssom give him a lot of reach and if used right can be leatheal (see Terror Drome). He also makes use of hammers, hooks and knifes. Even the odd bear trap know and then. However he is a bit clumsy and mentally impaired but this also makes him dangerous and unpredictable.

Unlike Jason, who dose what he dose out of a need for vengence, Leatherface is was raised in a family of psychopathic, cannibals. They view others as food and treat them as such. Leatherface himself has been shown to be very skilled in the art of "meat prossessing". Leathersface wears masks for a different reason to Jason also. For Jason they are to hide his deformed face. While this part of the reason, Leatherface wears other peoples faces primarily as a way of expressing himself since he is incapable of doing so normally. He will often change his mask to fit the situtation or his mood.

With all this in mind I am really looking forward to him :)