Monster: The Ed Gein Story

A grim, unsettling true-crime slog that lingers on madness and gore while musing on why we're fascinated by killers.

Created by

Ian Brennan

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Charlie Hunnam, Suzanna Son, Vicky Krieps

Tagline

Before The Texas Chainsaw Massacre... there was Ed.

Overview

The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.

How it feels

Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Madness, obsession, isolation, death

Content

Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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