Gein's Anatomy

Ed Gein has become a popular icon, inspiring many classic films with his outrageous acts, uncommon motives and backstory. Among the characters he indirectly aided in developing were Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs, Leatherface of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Norman Bates of Psycho.

Among his many strange hobbies—like skinning women and robbing graves—Ed Gein studied the human anatomy. He read books, and studied human specimens. But, what comprises Gein's anatomy? And which parts did Hollywood borrow for their most popular horror icons?

The Films

Now that you know the characters he inspired, here's a little insight into how much the American public loved them.