Explore the history, films, and cultural impact of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, from its 1974 origins to modern adaptations and video games. 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 revenge. When writing 1974's "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre ," Kim Henkel and Tobe Hooper were inspired by the true story of a 1950s serial killer from Wisconsin named Ed Gein. The iconic franchise starring horror legend Leatherface began in 1973, and his massacres are documented across The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Wiki . We are the largest online collaborative database for the franchise.
