Was 1974’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre based on a true story?

While Leatherface remains a fictional character, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre true story is chillingly based on real events, including the ominous house that the cannibalistic family lived in. This all lends credence to the aura of fear that the film still embodies. The iconic slasher is still considered one of the most influential horror movies of all time and is credited with breaking new ground for the genre, including the ominous characterization of using a large, hulking, faceless figure as the killer. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre follows a young woman named Sally and her brother as they travel to an old family home in Texas with a few friends… read more >