The True Story That Inspired The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Was 1974's Texas Chainsaw Massacre based on a true story? Here's the history that Tobe Hooper researched which led to the creation of Leatherface.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a multimedia franchise that began with Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. After the film's initial release, there were a total of eight additional films added to the franchise, as well as comic books from various publishers, including Avatar Press and Wildstorm Comics. In 2023, the video game The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released on PlayStation 4/5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox X/S.
Was 1974's Texas Chainsaw Massacre based on a true story? Here's the history that Tobe Hooper researched which led to the creation of Leatherface.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a multimedia franchise that began with Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. After the film's initial release, there were a total of eight additional films added to the franchise, as well as comic books from various publishers, including Avatar Press and Wildstorm Comics. In 2023, the video game The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released on PlayStation 4/5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox X/S.
The cast of 2003’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre were not the first to portray this spooky story, but they certainly made an impact on the franchise.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre films are available for purchase or to rent, but only some of the nine movies in the franchise are available on streaming.
A critically panned Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel becomes an unexpected Netflix hit six years after the movie flopped at the box office.
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The Slaughterhouse Map is one of the more gruesome maps in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but finding and utilizing its four exits should be easy.
The Family House Map is one of the most interesting in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but knowing where the exits are is essential for survival.
Leatherface is the missing face of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and players wanting to make Grandpa proud will need to keep their Chainsaw revving.
The Cook may look elderly and unassuming, but he’s the one holding the Family together in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre - except Grandpa, of course.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies have gone through many sequels and remakes, and wild production stories are a recurring theme for the franchise.
Escaping the Family will take more than just wiggling off a hook, as Victims will need all the help they can get in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Sissy is one of Texas Chainsaw Massacre's most threatening family members as with the right build, she can engage in a nearly indefinite chase.
There are several family member killers to choose from in Texas Chainsaw Massacre including the quick & dangerous, trap-setting Hitchhiker.
Picking the best Perks for the Family in Texas Chainsaw Massacre is hard, but each Family Member has their own strengths and weaknesses to lean into.
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