How did a Wisconsin man become one of American history’s most disturbing figures? “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” offers a glimpse into Gein’s horrific pursuits. His crimes, including mutilation and macabre collections, continue to shock. They’ve even influenced pop culture with horror classic “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” mirroring his proclivities.
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‘Monster’ returns with high expectations. Previous seasons of the Ryan Murphy series have been hits for Netflix. Evan Peters delivered a career-defining performance as Jeffrey Dahmer in the first season. The Menendez brothers received renewed attention for their case thanks to the second season.
The upcoming season sees Charlie Hunnam star as Gein. Laurie Metcalf portrays the notorious killer’s mother, Augusta. Tom Hollander, Suzanna Son, Vicky Krieps, Olivia Williams, Lesley Manville, Joey Pollari, Charlie Hall, Tyler Jacob Moore, Mimi Kennedy, Will Brill, and Robin Weigert round out the cast.
The series’ official third season synopsis:
“Serial killer. Grave robber. Psycho. In the frozen fields of 1950s rural Wisconsin, a friendly, mild-mannered recluse named Eddie Gein lived quietly on a decaying farm – hiding a house of horrors so gruesome it would redefine the American nightmare. Driven by isolation, psychosis, and an all-consuming obsession with his mother, Gein’s perverse crimes birthed a new kind of monster that would haunt Hollywood for decades. From Psycho to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to The Silence of the Lambs, Gein’s macabre legacy gave birth to fictional monsters born in his image. It ignited a cultural obsession with the criminally deviant. Ed Gein didn’t just influence a genre — he became the blueprint for modern horror.
Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s groundbreaking anthology series returns with its third, most harrowing installment yet. Monster: The Ed Gein Story tells the story of how one simple man in Plainfield, Wisconsin, became history’s most singular ghoul. He revealed to the world the most horrific truth of all — that monsters aren’t born, they’re made…by us.”
“Monster: The Ed Gein Story” premieres on Netflix on October 3. Get your first look at the trailer below.
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