Leatherface is a fictional character and the primary antagonist in the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" film series. He is known for wearing a mask made of human skin and wielding a chainsaw, representing a terrifying figure of Horror. The character is portrayed as a member of a cannibalistic family, often depicted as mentally unstable and violent. Leatherface has become an iconic symbol in the horror genre since his debut in the 1974 film directed by Tobe Hooper.