The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) based on the real crimes of Ed Gein? And did the film accurately portray his murders?In Part 2 of our Ed Gein series, Amalie and Lorraine examine how Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was inspired by one of America’s most infamous killers.While the film presents Leatherface as a chainsaw-wielding mass murderer, the real Ed Gein’s crimes were very different — and in many ways, even more disturbing.In this episode, we explore:What Ed Gein actually didWhether Gein committed the murders shown in the filmHow Leatherface was inspired by GeinWhat the movie changed or exaggeratedIf you’re interested in true crime films, horror movies based on real events, and the accuracy of movies inspired by serial killers, this episode breaks down the real story behind The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on one of the following:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroomwentdark_Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdarkEmail - theroomwentdark@gmail.comMusic:Track: Caverns Of Madness -Artist: Darren Curtishttps://www.darrencurtismusic.com/