The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface is a notorious chainsaw-wielding horror slasher villain who has literally cut through dozens of people.  But where does he get his drive and where does he find his satisfaction in life? What does the real Leatherface want out of life?  Horror Enthusiast has boiled the human stew down to the bottom of the pot to reveal the true grit, offering the most accurate Myers-Briggs personality type possible for the slasher.

What Myers-Briggs Personality Type Would Leatherface Have?

Leatherface is an ISF-P Myers-Briggs personality type.

Leatherface is more complicated than he looks and possesses a lot of characteristics under the surface.  These personality traits have contributed to his suspected personality type.

Not a People Person

Although Leatherface has a few close family members he sees on a regular basis, he seems to really enjoy his alone time.  He enjoys to do things himself, and really wants to put his hands on things he may be focusing on.  This personality trait ranks him a strong “I” Introversion.

Reserved and Hesitant

It may be a tough decision for Leatherface to jump quickly into any action due to his fear of consequence. His entire life he has been punished and practically abused; thus as much as it may seem he is impulsing rushing at victims, he is actually quite a reserved killer, only acting on his family’s demands like a dog. This reservation and disregard for how realistic his family’s orders may be, contribute to his ranking “I” Introversion.

Obedient Soldier

The facts of Leatherface’s life are: follow orders or be punished. He is loyal to his family, despite always being bossed around and yelled at.  Every once in a while, they cross the line, but most of the time, Leatherface is seen as obedient. Most of his family’s demands are to murder or otherwise disfigure the family’s victims.  His lack of “big picture” vision ranks him more as “S” Sensing than intuitive.

Based Upon Experience

Leatherface thinks in simplistic fashion, using only basic facts as building blocks to complete his tasks.  He requires experiences in order to feel confident, obedient, or fearful.  Leatherface’s past has led him to fear disappointing his family, to try to avoid letting a victim survive, and to get the most out of the little things in life.  Living life based upon the black and white perspective of past events also makes Leatherface rank “S” Sensing.

Concerned With What Others Think

Leatherface has always been concerned of what others think about him. This type of personality trait has led him to murder his peers and boss over their heartless accusations of him being a “retard,” “retarded,” and a “dumb animal.”  Leatherface is also seen in many films in absolute emotional devastation after disappointing one of his family members.  In fact, his need for approval is one of his biggest motivators, making him a powerful “F” Feeling.

Yearns for Peace and Harmony

Ironically, the horror slasher Leatherface is a big softy deep down inside! He is so distraught any time his family is a muck and seeks stability.  Leatherface does not murder his family, ever, but instead enjoys nightly family dinners and playing peacefully in his room.  Additionally, he has even been caught empathizing with a victim or two, all making for a really mushy rank of “F” Feeling.

Plays With His Food

This chainsaw-loving monster also loves to play with his food before dinner.  Frequently, Leatherface can be found mutilating, using makeup on, or otherwise exchanging heartfelt interactions with his victims before their demise. This sense of playfulness and the presence of a child-based intellect create the perfect atmosphere for a rank of “P” Perceiving when it comes to personalities!

Highly Flexible Killer

No matter the victim’s size, confidence or escape plan, Leatherface is one horror villain who is down for whatever! He has been seen chasing victims through houses, the streets, factories, the woods, and even through the top of a bus.  And he’s ready to drop anything he’s doing to respond to the murderous calls of his family members…making him a strongly flexible killer and a strong “P” Perceiving rank.

Final Mental Health Notes on Leatherface

Leatherface is much more complicated than he appears, offering a variety of submissive, obedient traits that mask a need to be accepted (pun intended).  He is not very friendly to the outside world, but most definitely loves his family. In the end, Leatherface’s Myers-Briggs personality type of ISF-P has made him an extremely interesting and thrilling horror slasher to watch!

What If Leatherface Was Chasing You?

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre brings a lot of fears to life: the fear of chainsaws, the fear of cannibals, the fear of being hunted after being stranded, and the fear of ruthless monsters. However, the full terror of the movies has been isolated on-screen…until now!  What would you do if you were being chased by Leatherface? Take the quiz below and find out if you would survive!

Would You Survive Leatherface In Real Life?

Horror Enthusiast determines your likelihood of survival in a real life Leatherface chase in terms of Leatherface Survival Points. Leatherface Survival Points are earned by making positive decisions in an attempt to escape Leatherface, while they are subtracted from poor decisions.

If you are a male, you start out with Zero (0) points.

If you are a female, you start out with Five (5) points. Females are more likely to survive an encounter with Leatherface.

By the end of the quiz, you’ll have tallied up your score to determine if you could teach others how to survive a real life leatherface, or if you are just another meat carcass!

Weapon to Use Against Leatherface

It is imperative to defend yourself against a horror movie slasher.  Though, some people prefer flight over any other action, and some prefer to hide.  There will be a lot of bonuses to be had by fighting back, as Leatherface is just a normal human being under the dead flesh and susceptible to pain like anyone else. Some weapon choices will be better than others. It is not acceptable to combine weapon choices, you may only choose one, or none.

• If you would choose a large object to bash Leatherface over the head, add 1 point to your score.
• If you would choose a bladed weapon (such as a knife or glass shard) to attempt to sever Leatherface’s arm or otherwise repeatedly stab him, add 10 points to your score.
• If you would choose to use the environment as a weapon, such as luring him into a trap of some kind, add 10 points to your score.
• If you would choose to strike Leatherface with a car, add 15 points to your score.
• If you would choose to shoot Leatherface with a gun, add 5 points to your score.
• If you would choose to wrestle Leatherface one on one, add 1 point to your score.
• If you choose to avoid an encounter, do not modify your score.

Hiding Place When Running From Leatherface

Hiding is a really important part of surviving a Leatherface encounter. He is strong, fast and well-armed, thus, wit and a few quick hiding places is essential for moving throughout his environment and finding a proper escape. Unfortunately it doesn’t always work.  It is not acceptable to combine hiding places, you may only choose one, or none.

• If you would choose to hide in a closet, add 2 points to your score.
• If you would choose to hide underneath a previously slain victim, add 10 points to your score.
• If you would choose to hide in the woods, add 10 points to your score.
• If you would choose to hide in a disabled car or vehicle, add 2 points to your score.
• If you would choose to hide in a meat packing plant, factory or other butchery, add 5 points to your score.
• If you would never choose to hide, do not modify your score.

Escape Routes to Escape Leatherface

A lot of Leatherface Survivors have fought back before escaping.  Many have died trying to escape. And many have gotten super lucky gambling with an escape plan.  Depending upon your plan, you may be more or less likely to escape. It is acceptable to combine two (2) options in order to devise your proper escape plan.

• If you would attempt to kill Leatherface with a weapon that you have scavenged from the wilderness, cannibal’s home, or collection of ‘past victim artifacts,’ add 5 point to your score.
• If you would attempt to drive yourself out using one of the Sawyer/Hewitt family vehicles, add 3 points to your score.
• If you would choose to flag down a passerby vehicle on a through road, risking running into a cannibal family member, add 2 points to your score.
• If you would be willing to jump from a two story window without knowing what is below, add 2 points to your score.
• If you would choose to run through the woods, add 10 points to your score.

Ways to Die Against Leatherface

If You want to live when a real life leatherface is chasing you, chainsaw and all, you will want to avoid these common mistakes that have led to the demise of countless others.  These stupid mistakes will affect your ability to survive.

Going Back to Help Others

Typically this strategy never works out and at least one person dies when someone doubles back for a friend.  Usually, it’s the person that is being saved…however, sometimes no one makes it out. 

If you would double back for a friend, subtract 6 points from your score.

Picking Up Hitchhikers

A lot of times, a hitchhiker leads the group to their doom.  It’s never a good idea to pick up hitchhikers in a Texas Chainsaw movie, and is always a prelude for disaster.

If you would pick up a hitchhiker, subtract 4 points from your score.

Asking a Local Resident for Help

Many of the local residents in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films are “in on it” with the Sawyer/Hewitt murderous family.  When being chased by Leatherface or his crazy family, it is advised to avoid seeking out local residents for help.

If you would pound on a neighbor’s door for help, subtract 8 points from your score.

Entering Unknown Houses 

A lot of the victims from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre have chosen to enter the residence of someone they do not know, willingly, before they are hunted or murdered.  Most victims probably would have had a better chance of survival if they had avoided entering strange homes in secluded locations.

If you would enter a stranger’s home to use their telephone when in trouble, subtract 12 points from your score.

Going on Fun Excursions With Your Friends

So many victims fall in numbers. Leatherface and family prefer to hunt groups of people all at once.  Most of the victims who have fallen to Leatherface started out as a part of a large group of friends traveling on a fun vacation or trip of some kind.

If you would carpool in a big van to have a great time with your friends for a weekend somewhere awesome, subtract 15 points from your score.

Falling Asleep

Although we aren’t dealing with a nightmare killer here, any victim who has fallen asleep due to exhaustion, concussion, or loss of blood, almost always dies.  It is extremely hard to survive if you are in a state which requires any type of unconscious period in a Leatherface chase.

If you would take a nap or otherwise find yourself unconscious around Leatherface, subtract 15 points from your score.

Did You Survive?

Tallying up your Leatherface Survival Points will indicate your likelihood of surviving a real life encounter with Leatherface. 

+10 points…………… HIGH LIKELIHOOD OF SURVIVAL

4 to 9 points………… POSSIBLE CHANCE OF SURVIVAL

0 to 3 points………… SLIM CHANCE OF SURVIVAL

-9 to -1 points……… PROBABLY DEAD ON ARRIVAL

-19 to -10 points……DEFINITE DEATH

Below -20 points…. LEATHERFACE IS PLAYING WITH HIS FOOD

Do not feel bad if you have a low score! It is quite difficult to survive Leatherface in the movies and would be equally as difficult in real life.