Netflix Announces Premiere Date for ‘Monster’ Season 3, Ed Gein Focus

isconsin’s infamous killer, Ed Gein, is getting the Netflix treatment on October 3rd with a brand new series titled “Monster: The Ed Gein Story.” This upcoming show is part of Ryan Murphy’s successful “Monster” series, which previously delved into the lives of Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers.

The series will spotlight Gein, a resident of Plainfield, Wisconsin, who shocked the nation in 1957 when he confessed to heinous crimes involving the desecration of bodies and gruesome artifacts made from human remains. The talented Charlie Hunnam, known for his role in “Sons of Anarchy,” takes on the challenging role of portraying Gein.

Joining the cast are talented actors like Laurie Metcalfe, Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, and Lesley Manville, who will bring to life the eerie tale of Gein’s dark past. The show promises to explore the twisted psyche of the killer and the influence his story had on pop culture, including inspiring the iconic film “Psycho.”

Netflix has also treated fans with teaser images that hint at the chilling tone of the series, with glimpses of Hunnam as Gein in various unsettling scenarios. The series promises to delve deep into the horrors of Gein’s crimes, offering audiences a glimpse into the mind of a real-life monster.

Before classics like “Psycho” and “The Silence of the Lambs,” there was Ed Gein. Get ready to dive into the disturbing world of this infamous killer when “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” premieres on Netflix this October.