Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025)
Netflix's chilling true-crime miniseries dramatizes the life of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin killer who became the dark blueprint for Hollywood's most terrifying fictional monsters.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story - Series Information
- Original Title: Monster: The Ed Gein Story
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Ian Brennan
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: German, English
- First Air Date: October 3, 2025 (United States - TV-MA), October 3, 2025 (Canada - 18+), October 3, 2025 (United Kingdom - 18), October 3, 2025 (Germany - 18), October 3, 2025 (France - 18), October 3, 2025 (India - A), October 3, 2025 (New Zealand - 18), October 3, 2025 (Australia - R 18+), October 3, 2025 (Brazil - 18), October 3, 2025 (Mexico - C)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: Ryan Murphy Television, Prospect Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Monstro: A História de Ed Gein (BR), Monster: The Original Monster (US)
Monster: The Ed Gein Story - Plot
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.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the terrifying story behind the real monster:
Before The Texas Chainsaw Massacre... there was Ed.
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Monster: The Ed Gein Story - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Ian Brennan
Main Cast
- Charlie Hunnam
- Suzanna Son
- Vicky Krieps
- Laurie Metcalf
- Torrey Hanson
- Robin Weigert
- Tyler Jacob Moore
- Charlie Hall
- Brock Powell
- Alanna Darby
Writers
- Ian Brennan
Executive Producers
- Max Winkler
- Nissa Diederich
- Louise Shore
- Carl Franklin
- Charlie Hunnam
Monster: The Ed Gein Story - FAQs
Is Monster: The Ed Gein Story based on a true story?
Yes. The series dramatizes the real life of Ed Gein, a Wisconsin murderer and grave robber active in the 1940s and 1950s. Gein's crimes were so disturbing they inspired fictional killers including Leatherface, Norman Bates, and Buffalo Bill in landmark horror films.
Where can you stream Monster: The Ed Gein Story?
Monster: The Ed Gein Story is available exclusively on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. All eight episodes of the miniseries were released on October 3, 2025. You can compare all available viewing options in your region via JustWatch.
Who plays Ed Gein in the Netflix series?
Charlie Hunnam portrays Ed Gein in the series. The cast also includes Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein, Vicky Krieps as Ilse Koch, Suzanna Son as Adeline Watkins, Robin Weigert as Enid Watkins, and Lesley Manville as Bernice Worden, among others.
How many episodes does Monster: The Ed Gein Story have?
The series consists of 8 episodes across a single season, structured as a limited miniseries. All episodes were made available simultaneously on Netflix on October 3, 2025, allowing viewers to watch the complete story in one sitting.
Which horror icons were inspired by Ed Gein?
Ed Gein's crimes directly inspired several of cinema's most enduring horror characters. Leatherface from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Norman Bates from Psycho, and Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs all drew from aspects of Gein's real-life behavior and psychology.
What is the content rating for Monster: The Ed Gein Story?
The series is rated TV-MA, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. It contains graphic depictions of violence, disturbing psychological content, themes of murder, cannibalism, and grave robbing, and is not suitable for viewers under 17.
Who created Monster: The Ed Gein Story?
The series was created and written by Ian Brennan, a longtime collaborator of Ryan Murphy. It is produced under Ryan Murphy Television and Prospect Films, with executive producers including Murphy, Brennan, Charlie Hunnam, Max Winkler, and Carl Franklin, among others.
Is Monster: The Ed Gein Story part of the Monster anthology?
Yes. It is the third installment in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's Monster anthology on Netflix, following Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024). Each season focuses on a different real-life criminal case.
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