Why 1974's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Cut The Original Leatherface Dance
Leatherface’s iconic chainsaw dance at the end of 1974’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has become intrinsic to the beloved horror franchise, but his original dance was cut from earlier in the movie. Directed by Tobe Hooper and filmed in grueling conditions, the low-budget horror has gone on to become a genre-defining classic. In this way, Leatherface (Gunnar Hansen) has also become synonymous with the horror genre, but the dance originally planned for his character would have undermined The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s chilling ending.