The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary

A teenage boy who cheats on Heather and drives away with her after an argument, only to be methodically hunted and killed by Leatherface and his ally. He attempts a last-minute trick to outsmart W. E., but falls victim, highlighting the peril of impulsive decisions. Barry's fate underscores the film's brutal consequences for betrayal and miscommunication.

Heather is torn between love and anger during prom night, then abducted by Leatherface and later killed. She embodies the vulnerable target in an isolated environment. Her arc emphasizes cruelty's reach and the fragility of trust among friends in a deadly situation.

The central survivor who endures relentless pursuit through the farmhouse and woods. She escapes multiple traps, negotiates with the killers' handlers, and finally seeks safety with outsiders, embodying resilience and resourcefulness. Her journey frames the film's tension between confinement and escape.

A teen who accompanies the group and is left to watch the unconscious motorist before being hunted and killed. His presence underscores the group dynamic and the suddenness with which danger can erupt. Sean's fate mirrors the night’s brutal randomness.

An insurance agent who appears helpful but is revealed to be in league with the killers. She is confronted by W. E. and is part of the ecosystem that enables terror. Darla's duplicity highlights how appearances can mask danger in a rural horror scenario.

A tow-truck driver with a cybernetic leg who commits ruthless acts and oversees the torture of victims. He is a volatile figure who slashes at his own skin and pursues Jenny with relentless determination. His death by a cropduster marks the end of his brutal spree.

The iconic masked killer wielding a sledgehammer and chainsaw, responsible for much of the film's brutality. He stalks Jenny through the house, killing multiple characters and showing unflinching savagery. Leatherface embodies the film's horror through sheer menace and physical threat.

A sophisticated, concealed figure who critiques Vilmer's methods and suggests a spiritual purpose behind the violence. He later offers to take Jenny to safety, revealing himself as part of a larger, chilling agenda. Rothman reframes the events as part of a disturbing ideological context.