Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan have established a thrilling anthology series, Monster, by depicting stories based on high-profile true crimes. After covering the gruesome case of Jeffrey Dahmer in the first season and the confusing case of the Menendez brothers in the second season, the director and writer duo are back to tell the story of the serial killer, Ed Gein. Charlie Hunnam, from the Sons of Anarchy fame, is all set to showcase his acting skills with this complex and intense role. Here’s everything you need to know about the real story that has inspired the series.
Ed Gein, a.k.a ‘The Butcher of Plainfield, ‘ cases inspired the modern horror film genre
Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs, all these three iconic horror and gory movies from different decades have one thing in common. They are all inspired by the story of Edward ‘Ed’ Gein. A farmer, carpenter, tanner, and a local of 1950s rural Wisconsin, Ed did all sorts of odd jobs around town. Spending his childhood in isolation, Ed was said to be obsessed with his mother, whose death led him towards a path of monstrosity.
