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Edward/Leatherface: Cinema Clipper

posted 10 years ago by ab-gangulee-00
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The main character in this film, Edward (portrayed wonderfully by the eclectic Johnny Depp) is basically the diametric opposite of Leatherface, the maniacal cannibalistic chainsaw-wielding serial killer from Tobe Hooper's eerie "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974).

Edward is under-stated and haunting, while Leatherface is horrifying and gruesome. Edward is creepy and sweet, while Leatherface is ghoulish and sweaty.

Characterization is a big part of cinema, and this Tim Burton classic creates the sort of atmosphere conducive to 'hospital popcorn.'

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Leatherface (Wikipedia):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leatherface

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[–] Darthnixa 10 years ago

Wtf

[–] my_dad_hussles_mooses 9 years ago

That is a far leap in generalization and I’m sure if one were to dig hard enough, one could find many more characters with similarities to Edward Scissorhands.

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