Dystopian leaders are authoritarian figures who govern societies characterized by oppression, surveillance, and control. They often use propaganda and fear to maintain power, suppressing dissent and limiting personal freedoms. These leaders may manipulate information to create a false sense of security or stability, often at the expense of the populace's well-being. In literature and film, dystopian leaders are commonly depicted as tyrants or dictators, such as Big Brother from George Orwell's 1984 or President Snow from The Hunger Games. These characters embody the extreme consequences of unchecked power and serve as warnings about the potential dangers of totalitarian regimes.