What aspects of 'The Chainsaw Massacre' are based on a true story?

Answer 1

The fact that 'The Chainsaw Massacre' was based on Ed Gein's crimes means that the movie took some of his most disturbing traits. Gein's fascination with human skin and bones was translated into the movie's grotesque elements. The movie also took the idea of a lone killer or a group of killers in a desolate area from Gein's real - life situation. The killers' lack of remorse and their extreme violence also echo Gein's actions to some extent. It's not a one - to - one replication, but these aspects are clearly influenced by the true story.

Answer 2

Well, the real - life Ed Gein's abnormal psychology and his actions of collecting body parts are the basis. In the movie, we can see the killers' disregard for human life and their use of human remains in a way that is related to Gein's case. Also, the sense of isolation in the movie, where the victims are in a desolate place, might be related to the rural location where Gein committed his crimes.