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Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Monster: The Ed Gein Story

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

20257.21 Season8 EpisodesEnded

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.

Created by Ryan Murphy
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Charlie Hunnam

Charlie Hunnam

Ed Gein

Suzanna Son

Suzanna Son

Adeline Watkins

Vicky Krieps

Vicky Krieps

Ilse Koch

Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Augusta Gein

Themes & Keywords

world war iiwisconsinbased on true storymurderserial killerpsychological thrillermadgrave robber1940smother son relationshipcannibalismhorrorhorrified

About Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Monster: The Ed Gein Story is a drama, crime series that first aired in 2025 exploring themes of world war ii, wisconsin, based on true story, murder, serial killer, psychological thriller. Created by Ryan Murphy, it stars Charlie Hunnam, Suzanna Son, Vicky Krieps. 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.

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