The full scope and scale of the crimes of Ed Gein comes to light, and it shocks 1950s America. He becomes the inspiration for books and movies, including “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” In Texas, Tobe Hooper and the producers become embroiled in a series of battles about their film, one of which involves the Mafia. The movie becomes an instant classic, but the unexpected success causes problems. The cast and crew struggle with the fallout and the legacy of the groundbreaking film.

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