In Part 2 of this two-part series (Ed Gein) of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine examine how Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was inspired by one of America’s most infamous killers.

"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre terrified audiences with its chainsaw-wielding killer, Leatherface. But was it really based on a true story? In this episode, we investigate the crimes of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin murderer and grave robber whose shocking actions inspired Leatherface and influenced countless horror films. We separate fact from fiction and uncover the disturbing reality behind one of horror's most iconic villains."

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 did
• Whether Gein committed the murders shown in the film
• How Leatherface was inspired by Gein
• What the movie changed or exaggerated

If 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.

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