Top 10 Horror Killers Inspired By Ed Gein

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One man's gruesome crimes inspired decades of cinema's most terrifying killers... Join us as we examine the fictional murderers whose creation can be traced back to the infamous Ed Gein! From mask-wearing maniacs to mother-obsessed murderers, these characters all share a disturbing connection to the real Wisconsin killer. Our countdown includes Leatherface from "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974), Norman Bates from "Psycho" (1960), Buffalo Bill from "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991), Michael Myers from Rob Zombie's "Halloween" (2007), and more! Did you know these killers were modeled after Ed Gein? Let us know in the comments below! read more...

Top 10 Horror Killers Inspired By Ed Gein

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