Monster: The Ed Gein Story2025
“Before The Texas Chainsaw Massacre... there was Ed.”
Created by Ian Brennan
The premise
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.
Horror Vault's take
Rooted in one of America's most disturbing true-crime cases, this series delves into the life of Ed Gein — the Wisconsin murderer and grave robber whose crimes left a scar on the cultural consciousness that horror cinema has never quite let heal. Set against the grim backdrop of postwar rural America, it traces the warped psychology and chilling relationships that shaped a man who would go on to inspire some of fiction's most iconic monsters. With a heavyweight cast bringing uneasy humanity to the material, this is less a gore-fest than a slow excavation of a deeply troubled mind. Expect atmosphere over exploitation, and dread that lingers long after the credits roll.
Content: Murder, Grave Robbing, Cannibalism References, Disturbing Psychological Content, Violence
Episode Guide
S1.E1 · Mother!Premiere7.4Oct 3, 2025 · 53 min · Dir: Max Winkler
On a remote Wisconsin farm, troubled loner Ed Gein's twisted bond with his domineering mother triggers a terrifying descent into madness.
S1.E2 · Sick as Your Secrets6.9Oct 3, 2025 · 59 min · Dir: Max Winkler
Tormented by horrific visions, Ed turns his fixation with death into a grisly hobby. Years later, fiction and reality collide on a Hollywood film set.
S1.E3 · The Babysitter7.1Oct 3, 2025 · 59 min · Dir: Max Winkler
Ed's warped search for connection leads him from a late-night rendezvous to a grotesque magic show — and ignites a bitter grudge that's hard to shake.
S1.E4 · Green7.0Oct 3, 2025 · 57 min · Dir: Ian Brennan
Ed finds himself torn between two very different women. As the Vietnam War rages, tales of a real-life bogeyman inspire a young Texas filmmaker.
S1.E5 · Ice6.3Oct 3, 2025 · 48 min · Dir: Ian Brennan
Adeline's dreams of fame clash with the harsh realities of life in the big city. Consumed by his dark desires, Ed commits unconscionable acts.
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