The provided text is a detailed account of Ed Gein, a notorious figure in true crime history who served as partial inspiration for the character Leatherface in the movie "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." It describes Ed Gein's disturbed upbringing, his crimes, including murder and body mutilation, his arrest, and his confinement in a mental institution until his death. The text also mentions how certain elements of the film were loosely inspired by Gein's crimes, although the film itself is fictional and goes beyond the extent of Gein's actual actions.
1. Hollywood's revenue is influenced by the success of grindhouse films, including horror films like "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre".
2. The original "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" was inspired in part by a real-life case from the 1950s.
3. This real-life case involved Bernice Warden, owner of a hardware store in Plainfield, Wisconsin, who disappeared on November 16, 1957.
4. The case was linked to Ed Gein, a recluse who was found to be behaving peculiarly leading up to the incident.
5. Gein was born on August 27, 1906, in Wisconsin. His mother was an overzealous religious woman who warned him and his brother about the dangers of women.
6. Gein's brother, Henry, died in 1944 under mysterious circumstances, leading to speculation about foul play.
7. Gein was arrested for the murder of Bernice Warden and was found guilty in 1981.
8. During his trial, Gein claimed that a rifle he was inspecting at Warden's hardware store accidentally went off, killing Bernice.
9. The character Leatherface in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" was loosely inspired by Gein's crimes.
10. The film "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" was a commercial success, grossing over 30 million dollars in its initial run.
11. The film arguably revolutionized the horror genre, influencing the production and consumption of horror films.
12. The film's success led to the creation of a billion-dollar industry of horror cinema.
13. The film was directed by Tobe Hooper, who has been described as one of Hollywood's most notorious auteur filmmakers.
14. Despite multiple reboots and sequels, the 1974 version of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is considered the best by many critics.