Coming soon, the Netflix platform will showcase one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history: the crimes committed by Ed Gein, a serial killer who inspired other criminals attempting to replicate his twisted murders. This is the story of the ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ series. But who exactly was this serial killer, and why does his name send chills down the spine of anyone familiar with his story? We’ll tell you all about it.
Who Was Ed Gein?
As the title suggests, the series tells the true story of Ed Gein, a killer and cannibal obsessed with horrific crimes. His gruesome actions inspired several classic horror films, such as The Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
From his childhood, Ed Gein was marked by loneliness. Those who knew him described him as shy and peculiar, suffering from uncontrollable laughing fits and a noticeable inability to socialize. His mother, a religious fanatic, instilled in him a distorted view of the world, teaching him that women were evil and alcohol was the work of the devil.
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The first clue to Ed’s dark side came with the mysterious death of his brother Henry, who, after an accident on the farm, was found dead in a swamp. Although there were initially no conclusive proof, Ed became a suspect. Over time, his obsession with violence and cannibalism emerged, leading him to commit horrific murders.
When discovered, authorities found human parts and macabre objects made from the remains in his home. Despite the overwhelming evidence, he was only tried for the murder of one woman and, diagnosed with schizophrenia, spent the rest of his life in a psychiatric hospital until his death in 1984.
When is ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story‘ releasing on Netflix?
The series will be available for streaming on Netflix starting on October 3rd.
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Cast
The cast of this series includes the following actors:
- Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein
- Suzanna Son as Adeline Watkins
- Tom Hollander
- Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein
- Vicky Krieps as Ilse Koch
- Olivia Williams as Alma Reville
- Joey Pollari as Anthony Perkins
- Tyler Jacob Moore as Sheriff Schley
- Charlie Hall as Assistant Worden
- Will Brill as Tobe Hooper
- Mimi Kennedy as Dr. Mildred Newman
- Robin Weigert as Enid Watkins
- Lesley Manville as Bernice Worden
What are Netflix subscription plans?
To watch Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix, you’ll need to subscribe to one of their plans if you haven’t already. The streaming platform offers three subscription plans, which provide different features based on the user’s needs. Below are the available plans and what they include in your monthly subscription:
Standard with ads
- Most series and movies from the catalog
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
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Standard
- Series and movies without ads
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
- Option to add 1 extra member
Premium
- Access to all content
- View on 4 devices at once
- 4k quality
- Downloads on 6 devices at once
- Option to add 2 extra members
How much is Netflix subscription?
Prices vary depending on the package:
- Standard with ads: $7.99
- Standard: $17.99
- Premium: $22.99
