Was the Texas Chainsaw Massacre based on a true story?

Question

What happened to the real life Leatherface?

I know it wasn't Ed Gein.This happened in Texas.

Answer 1

Contrary to popular belief, the film does not depict factual events, but instead was (like the films Psycho, Deranged, and The Silence of the Lambs) loosely inspired by Ed Gein, who, while he did wear human skin, acted alone and did not use a chainsaw. Those who believe the film was based on actual events will try to back up their statements by referring to similar events in Texas, none of which had anything to do with the film. Although the film's opening would have one believe that the events are factual, it is merely a scare tactic, called the false document technique, to frighten the audience. (The opening voice-over is performed by John Larroquette.). Libraries in Burkburnett, Texas and nearby Wichita Falls regularly receive requests for copies of newspaper articles related to the false actual events.

Answer 2

Trivia, It was filmed in Round Rock Texas

Answer 3

Yes it was based on a true story....I dont think they ever found leatherface....It was somewere in texas I think

Answer 4

that movie, the silence of the lamb series, and another horror movie remake is based on the same person. I think that it is all on the basis of a cannibal that made clothing from skin, like the buffalo bill and leather face characters

Answer 5

No, it is a made up story, loosely inspired by a real killer named Ed Gein.

Answer 6

Yes. His name was Ed Gein. He died of a respiratory illness.

Answer 7

No, it was inspired by the cannibal killer, Ed Gein who died in 1984.

Answer 8

yes, probably not exactly like the movie, but it is based on real events

Answer 9

i think it was loosely based on a true story

Answer 10

Dark Phoenix nailed it. She is absolutely right.