Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

Marilyn Burns in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Tobe Hooper was a ruthless writer-director on this project. When Texas Chain Saw Massacre hit the big screen, people were literally frightened out of their seats—but he also managed to freak out the entire cast. In order to capture their authentic reactions, Hooper made the executive decision to conceal Leatherface's grotesque features until it was time to start rolling.

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Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

Marilyn Burns in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

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