who is ed gein netflix

Ed Gein is an infamous American murderer and grave robber whose gruesome crimes in the 1950s inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic horror villains. Netflix released a miniseries titled "Monster: The Ed Gein Story," which is part of a true crime anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. This series, premiering October 3, 2025, stars Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein and explores his life, crimes, and how he inspired famous horror characters like those in Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Silence of the Lambs. The show delves into the psychology of Gein, portraying him as a complex and chilling figure shaped by solitude, mental illness, and his relationship with his mother.