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Leatherface, Norman Bates And Buffalo Bill, All Inspired By One Man And This Is His Story

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT AND IMAGES ! Three of the most recognized characters from classic horror films are Leatherface, Buffalo Bill and Norman Bates. All three are based on the true story of one killer, Ed Gein. Of course, several other films and series have taken inspiration from the Gein story, including Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects, and “Bloody Face” from American Horror Story. He also had several films made in his own name. But how much do you really know about Gein? Let me fill you in. Edward Theodore Gein, born August 27, 1906, was a sheltered boy overly attached to his abusive mother. His over-religious mother, Augusta, was determined to keep Gein and his brother isolated as much as possible, believing there was evil everywhere you turned in the world. She was so obsessed with sin that she once poured boiling water over Gein’s privates when she caught him touching himself. Gein’s father, a

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May 26, 2016
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‘Silence Of The Lambs’ House Up For Sale

Interested in owning a real piece of horror history? How about living in one? If you can come up with $300,000 you can own the infamous home where Buffalo Bill kept, murdered and skinned his victims in the 1990 classic ‘Silence of the Lambs’. Hannibal fans, don’t hyperventilate. The Bimmel house, located at 8 Circle Street, Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, is up for sale by the same owners who owned the home during the filming. Filming at the five bedroom home only took three days, but earned the home a spot on the list of the great homes of horror. If they don’t hand out lotion when they show the home, they’re making a mistake, just saying. If you are interested in making an offer you can contact Berkshire Hathaway Realty .

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Aug 19, 2015

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Leatherface, Norman Bates And Buffalo Bill, All Inspired By One Man And This Is His Story

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT AND IMAGES ! Three of the most recognized characters from classic horror films are Leatherface, Buffalo Bill and Norman Bates. All three are based on the true story of one killer, Ed Gein. Of course, several other films and series have taken inspiration from the Gein story, including Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects, and “Bloody Face” from American Horror Story. He also had several films made in his own name. But how much do you really know about Gein? Let me fill you in. Edward Theodore Gein, born August 27, 1906, was a sheltered boy overly attached to his abusive mother. His over-religious mother, Augusta, was determined to keep Gein and his brother isolated as much as possible, believing there was evil everywhere you turned in the world. She was so obsessed with sin that she once poured boiling water over Gein’s privates when she caught him touching himself. Gein’s father, a

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May 26, 2016
Horror Fuel

‘Silence Of The Lambs’ House Up For Sale

Interested in owning a real piece of horror history? How about living in one? If you can come up with $300,000 you can own the infamous home where Buffalo Bill kept, murdered and skinned his victims in the 1990 classic ‘Silence of the Lambs’. Hannibal fans, don’t hyperventilate. The Bimmel house, located at 8 Circle Street, Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, is up for sale by the same owners who owned the home during the filming. Filming at the five bedroom home only took three days, but earned the home a spot on the list of the great homes of horror. If they don’t hand out lotion when they show the home, they’re making a mistake, just saying. If you are interested in making an offer you can contact Berkshire Hathaway Realty .

Continue reading →
Aug 19, 2015