This all lends credence to the aura of fear that the film still embodies.

Are Texas Chainsaw Massacre Sequels Inspired By True Stories?

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre IIIbrought the Swayer family backin 1990.

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Here, the family stalked a family across the back roads of Texas.

Again, this movie wasn’t based on any true story outside of Leatherface’s original inspiration.

This led to a huge change, withLeatherfaceas another prequel.

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Bubba Sawyer was the first mention of a real name for Leatherface in theTexas Chainsaw Massacrefranchise.

There are also horror movies that are more closely tied to the real events that inspired them.

The filmOpen Wateris based on the real-life incident of two people being left behind accidentally following a scuba-diving excursion.

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However, Eggers' take adds supernatural elements to his rich horror tale.

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror film released in 1974, following five friends who encounter a deranged family in rural Texas. As they strive to survive, they face terrifying ordeals orchestrated by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface, a central figure in this chilling narrative.

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