The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Pressbook March 7, 2011 / Pressbooks (Horror, Sci Fi, Fantasy) / 1 Comment Mar 7 2011 Real life serial killer Ed Gein’s penchant for fashioning masks out of human skin provided the inspiration for Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which remains one of the most disturbing horror movies made. No matter how you slice it.See more movie pressbooks From Zombos’ Closet.