New Serial Killer Thriller Tops Netflix Charts with Unrecognizable Charlie Hunnam

If you’re a fan of true crime, thrillers, and mysteries like me, you’re always looking for that next captivating show or movie. Well, look no further because there’s a new drama series on Netflix that has everyone talking.

“Monster: The Ed Gein Story” is a chilling American biographical crime drama anthology series that stars the almost unrecognizable Charlie Hunnam. Created by Ian Brennan, this new season consists of eight episodes that dive into the crimes of 1950s serial killer Ed Gein, who notoriously exhumed the bodies of his victims for sinister purposes.

In an interview with Tudum, Brennan shares, “Gein is probably one of the most influential people of the 20th century, and yet people don’t know that much about him.” He goes on to explain, “He influenced some of the biggest serial killers of the 20th century, which is another thing that I think people did not and do not know about him — Ted Bundy, and on and on and on.”

While “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” has received mixed reviews from viewers and critics, it has certainly sparked conversation. It currently has a 20 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but the audience score on the Popcornmeter is higher at 53 percent.

One viewer described the series as a powerful portrayal of a dark and tormented individual, shaped by years of trauma and untreated mental illness. They praised the outstanding performances of Charlie Hunnam and Laurie Metcalf, noting the raw and unsettling realism they brought to their roles. Another viewer commended the superb storytelling and impressive acting, especially for those who enjoy raw and macabre content.

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