Gun Interactive’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre took every great aspect of Friday the 13th: The Game and turned the dial to 11. But rather than rely solely on the characters from the movies, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has chosen to develop and expand the franchise lore by introducing new characters like the mysterious new addition, Hands.
Who Is Hands in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
In the world of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, you won’t be surprised that the only consistent member of the cannibal family in question has been Leatherface. This is because, depending on the movie, Leatherface’s family could be the Hewitts, Sawyers, or the Slaughters. In the game, the only family members from the movies that you can play are the Cook and the Hitchhiker. As a result, the addition of Hands is no surprise.
Between Johnny, Sissy, and Nancy, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre‘s family has already expanded the lore. However, Hands represents something new in the game that you might find a delight or a nightmare to experience: brute force. While his full look hasn’t been revealed, Hands is clearly the powerhouse of the Slaughter family (sorry, Johnny). While he may not be as fast, it’ll be tough to escape his grasp. But could the secret to defeating this new addition be hidden within other characters from the movies?
Is Hands Inspired by a TCM Movie Character?
Over the many entries in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre franchise, the only powerhouse member of the family has been Leatherface, with Johnny a close second. Because of this, seeing another massive character raises the question of where the inspiration came from. As of now, it’s unclear where Hands’ roots stem from, but due to rights issues, it isn’t from the movies.
For now, the attributes and skills that come with Hands remain unknown, but as more is revealed, it may paint a stronger picture of what inspired him. Could he be a callback to Jason in Friday the 13th: The Game? A fantasy of a member of the family that never made it to the big screen? The answer may not be known, but it’s clear that his arrival on June 11 will only make things more difficult for the Victims.
Stay tuned for more information on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and further details on Hands. Also, make sure to follow further coverage of the game on GameSkinny’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre guide hub.
