The film's plot is loosely based on the true story of Ed Gein, a serial killer who wore a mask made of human skin and committed numerous gruesome murders in the 1950s. However, the film's storyline is largely fictional, and it has become a standalone classic of the horror genre.
These films follow the story from the 1974 classic and its direct sequels. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) : The original masterpiece. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) : A campier, more comedic sequel. Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) : A more traditional slasher. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995) texas chainsaw massacre filmyzilla top