6 Horror Movies and TV Shows Inspired by Ed Gein's Disturbing Crimes

Writer-director Tobe Hooper definitely borrowed elements from Gein's story for the character of Leatherface in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. While there was no cannibalistic family in Gein's case, Gein also had skin masks and decor made from human body parts. Like Leatherface, Gein was also easily controlled by his family, especially his mother.