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Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein2023

Name: Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein
Genre: Psychological
Released: 2023-09-17
Rating: 6.2

Created by James Buddy Day

6.2

Crypt Score

Blended from 2 sources

IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9

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Year

2023

Seasons

Network

MGM+

Status

Ended

The premise

Follows the horrifying grave robber and serial killer Ed Gein, whose crimes inspired such iconic films as "Psycho", "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", and "The Silence of the Lambs".

Horror Vault's take

Long before fictional monsters terrorized cinema audiences, Ed Gein was already making history in rural Wisconsin for all the wrong reasons. This docuseries peels back the layers of one of America's most disturbing true-crime cases, examining the grave robber and killer whose deeds cast a long shadow over horror culture. Featuring expert commentary from criminologists, historians, and notable true-crime voices, it traces how one man's crimes became the dark blueprint for some of the genre's most legendary screen villains. Compelling and deeply unsettling, it's essential viewing for anyone who ever wondered where the real horror ends and the fiction begins.

Content: Real Crime Accounts Involving Grave Robbing And Murder, Disturbing Descriptions Of Criminal Acts, Discussion Of Psychological Deviance

Episode Guide

🏆 Best Episode Overall

S1.E1 · Episode 1

6.8

⭐ Highest Rated This Season

S1.E1 · Episode 1

6.8

★ 6.1 avg· 3h 22m total· Sep 2023 → Oct 2023

S1.E1 · Episode 1Premiere
6.8
Sep 17, 2023 · 56 min
We delve into the haunting origins of the infamous grave robber and serial killer who inspired classic horror films.
S1.E2 · Episode 2
6.5
Sep 24, 2023 · 52 min
Brace yourself for a disturbing family saga, as we examine Ed Gein and his bizarre relationship with his mother; the ultimate exploration of a chilling mother-son bond gone horribly wrong.
S1.E3 · Episode 3
5.7
Oct 1, 2023 · 43 min
Step into Gein's macabre world of horror as we unveil the gruesome craftsmanship behind his house of horrors.
S1.E4 · Episode 4
5.7
Oct 8, 2023 · 51 min
Prepare for shocking revelations in the heart-pounding finale as we gain unprecedented insight into the depth of Ed Gein's depravity.