"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" is set in rural Texas, specifically in the fictional vicinity of a small, isolated farmhouse. The film follows a group of friends who encounter a family of cannibals, including the iconic character Leatherface. The desolate and eerie landscape of Texas contributes significantly to the film's atmosphere of horror and suspense, emphasizing themes of isolation and danger in the backcountry. The movie, released in 1974, is a landmark in the horror genre, known for its gritty realism and disturbing imagery.

"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" is a fictional horror film released in 1974, directed by Tobe Hooper. While it is inspired by real-life events and figures, particularly the crimes of Ed Gein, the specific events depicted in the movie did not actually happen. The film presents a fictional story about a group of friends who encounter a family of cannibals in rural Texas, culminating in the infamous character Leatherface. Despite its realistic portrayal, it remains a work of fiction designed to evoke fear and suspense.

Yes, the original "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974) was inspired by a real-life Texas murderer, Ed Gein, but the movie's house and events are fictional. The house used in the film was a set, located in rural Texas. After filming, it was moved to a different location and later burned down. However, there are various locations that have been associated with the film, and the franchise has inspired several haunted house attractions that recreate the film's iconic setting.

In the original 1974 film "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," only one character, Sally Hardesty, survives the horrific events. She escapes Leatherface and the cannibalistic family, managing to flee into the road where she is rescued by a passing truck. The film ends with her traumatized and screaming, highlighting the terror she endured. Sally's survival contrasts with the fate of her friends, who are brutally killed throughout the film.