It’s very loosely based of ed gein. A serial killer and grave robber from WISCONSIN(didn’t even use a chainsaw). I understand outdiders but I’ve encountered so many people even here in Texas who believe it’s a true story from my friends to my teachers. Go out and ask and you’ll be suprised at how well marketing is
Well, two almost killed a girl here in Wisconsin.
Well, [*two almost*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man_stabbing) killed a girl here in Wisconsin.
Look how many people killed for Slender Man.