Ed Gein: The Sadistic Monster that Inspired "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"
Ed Gein, known as "The Butcher of Plainfield" has served as inspiration for numerous documentaries and films including the iconic 1974 horror film "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"
Released in 1974, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a classic horror film widely regarded as one of the most influential flicks within the genre. The movie set the tone for future slasher films, making use of many elements that have since pervaded the genre.
The central antagonist of the film, Leatherface, is a massive masked man wielding a chainsaw. Leatherface has become an iconic figure within the horror genre, and every year, countless people wear his infamous mask for Halloween.
Composed and directed by Tobe Hooper, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre focuses on a group of young people living in a remote area of Texas.