Netflix has never shied away from exploring the darkest corners of true crime, and its latest release might be the most chilling yet. “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” which has now landed on the streaming service, marks the third installment in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true crime anthology following their takes on Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers. This time, the spotlight turns to the man who inspired some of Hollywood’s most iconic boogeymen.
Charlie Hunnam (best known for his role in “Sons of Anarchy”) portrays Ed Gein, a seemingly mild-mannered Wisconsin farmer whose gruesome double life left a permanent scar on American culture. Dubbed the “Butcher of Plainfield,” Gein’s crimes went far beyond murder, involving grave-robbing and the creation of grotesque household items from human remains.
