The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 1974 American horror movie. It was based loosely on real events, the crimes of Ed Gein, although much of its plot is fictional. It was directed by Tobe Hooper and stars Marilyn Burns. It is the first movie of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise.

It was followed by several sequels and a 2003 remake from New Line Cinema.

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 Further reading 



 Other websites 


 Snopes.com page talking about the movie's true-life basis
 A tour of the shooting locations

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