In 1974, director Tobe Hooper gave us 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' and set the bar for all horror movies to follow. Although the plot is largely fictional (thank goodness!) what real-life serial killer was this chilling film loosely based on?

Leatherface's character had several things in common with Ed Gein, including their lack of compassion and the grisly crimes they both committed. Fortunately, on November 16, 1957, police caught on to Gein and put an end to his gruesome crimes.

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