Monster: The Ed Gein Story | Netflix 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story is the chilling third installment of Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology, streaming on Netflix from October 3, 2025.
The series is rated ‘A’ in India, restricting viewing to audiences above 18 due to strong violence, explicit content, and abusive language.
Plot:
The series explores the disturbing life of Ed Gein (Charlie Hunnam), a 1950s Wisconsin grave robber and murderer. Isolated and psychologically unstable, Ed develops a suffocating relationship with his mother. These factors drive him into a terrifying descent into madness. His real-life crimes inspired iconic horror films, including The Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Cast:
- Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein
- Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein
- Suzanna Son as Adeline Watkins
- Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock
- Olivia Williams as Alma Reville
- Lesley Manville as Bernice Worden
Showrunners:
- Ryan Murphy
- Ian Brennan
Why Watch:
This series combines historical crime with psychological horror. With meticulous attention to detail, strong performances, and haunting storytelling, it provides an intense and gripping viewing experience for adult audiences.
