In 1955, a couple, Betty Hartman and Ted Hardesty, are driving down a country road when they come across the seemingly wounded child Jedidiah Sawyer. In an attempt to help him, Betty …

Due to the series' complicated continuity, the character's history may vary as there are different versions of Leatherface, but it's generally accepted that he's a butcher that engages in …

A teenage Leatherface escapes from a mental hospital with three other inmates, kidnapping a young nurse and taking her on a road trip from hell, while being pursued by a lawman out for …

Aug 12, 2024 · A serial killer in 1950s Wisconsin, Ed Gein killed and skinned his victims, making him the real-life inspiration for Leatherface and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Gunnar Hansen was of course the first to don the skin mask, made the monster (so to speak) his own and delivered a truly disturbing performance. Hooper wrote the character taking …

Sep 6, 2025 · Leatherface is one of the most infamous horror figures of all time - and his character was inspired by a real sadistic killer whose actions were perhaps even more disturbing than …

Oct 17, 2025 · Ed Gein inspired the likes of Psycho and The Silence of the Lambs, but his impact on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Leatherface is more complicated.

Oct 11, 2025 · The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is famously “based on a true story,” but just how true is it? The “real” Leatherface was Gein, and while his actual story is very different from the …

Aug 1, 2024 · As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tobe Hooper’s seminal horror film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, it’s the perfect time to delve into the chilling true story that inspired …

Mar 8, 2025 · Created by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel, Leatherface was partially inspired by the crimes of Wisconsin murderer Ed Gein. The character has subsequently been represented in …