10 Movie Unmaskings That Shocked EVERYONE
7. Darth Vader - Return Of The Jedi
For two and a half movies, fans had seen Darth Vader as an unrelenting, clinical, badass who was the most imposing figure in the entire galaxy. So, when Vader was finally unmasked during Return of the Jedi's final act, it came as a huge shock to see the visage that laid underneath Vader's iconic mask.
This strong, unstoppable force of nature with otherworldly powers and a lightsaber was exposed to be a weak, frail, damaged old man who was on death's door.
Granted, part of the reason for Vader's final form can be explained by the Emperor's lightning blasts doing a number on dear Darth, but Vader's state is down to more than just being on the receiving end of his boss' wrath.
As the years went on, we'd obviously get to see the full extent of Anakin Skywalker's injuries and transformation in Revenge of the Sith. There, Hayden Christensen's Anakin was left with missing limbs and extensive burns that left him unrecognisable.
Before seeing that image though, it was hugely shocking to see the state of Sebastian Shaw's Anakin when Darth Vader's helmet was removed as part of the character's redemption at Return of the Jedi's Climax.