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television4 months ago

Critics and Fans React to Ed Gein-Centric 'Monster' Season and Its Controversies

The Netflix series 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' has gained popularity, ranking No. 2 on the platform, and is sparking mixed reactions. Critics have given it a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, citing it as potentially exploitative and sensational, while audiences are more favorable, praising the acting and emotional depth. The show explores Ed Gein's mental health struggles and questions the nature of monstrosity, with some viewing it as a critique of media sensationalism and societal desensitization.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#critics-and-viewers#ed-gein#monster
entertainment4 months ago

Netflix's 'Monster' Breaks Viewership Records Amid Debates Over Its True Crime Portrayal

'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' debuted on Netflix with 12.2 million views in its first three days, ranking second on the Netflix TV chart for the week of September 29 to October 5, just behind Mae Martin's 'Wayward' with 14.1 million views. The series performed strongly, comparable to previous popular releases, and contributed to the ongoing interest in true crime stories on the platform.

via Variety|
#ed-gein#entertainment#netflix
Unveiling Ed Gein: The Childhood and Crimes of the 'Butcher of Plainfield'
crime4 months ago

Unveiling Ed Gein: The Childhood and Crimes of the 'Butcher of Plainfield'

Ed Gein, a notorious American serial killer, had a troubled childhood marked by a strict, religious mother who heavily influenced his psyche. His relationship with Augusta Gein, who instilled fears about women and morality, contributed to his later crimes, which included exhuming graves and murdering women. His mental health issues, including schizophrenia, played a significant role in his actions, and he was ultimately declared not guilty by reason of insanity and spent his remaining years in a mental institution.

via AOL.com|
#crime#ed-gein#horror-inspiration
Unveiling Ed Gein's Childhood and Its Influence on His Crimes
crime4 months ago

Unveiling Ed Gein's Childhood and Its Influence on His Crimes

Ed Gein, a notorious American serial killer, was heavily influenced by his troubled relationship with his mother, Augusta, which contributed to his crimes including murder and body desecration. His childhood was marked by strict religious upbringing and isolation, and after his mother's death, his mental health deteriorated, leading to his arrest in 1957 and subsequent diagnosis of schizophrenia. His life and crimes inspired numerous horror movies.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#crime#ed-gein#inspiration-for-horror-films
Unveiling the Horrific Crimes of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin Killer
true-crime4 months ago

Unveiling the Horrific Crimes of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin Killer

Ed Gein was a Wisconsin farmer whose gruesome crimes, including murder, grave robbing, and creating items from human remains, inspired horror movies like 'Psycho' and 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.' He was caught in 1957 after the disappearance of a hardware store owner, leading to the discovery of his horrific house. Gein was found guilty of murder but was never tried for other crimes and died in a mental health facility in 1984.

via USA Today|
#ed-gein#grave-robbing#horror
Exploring the True Crime and Transformation Behind Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'
crime4 months ago

Exploring the True Crime and Transformation Behind Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'

The Netflix series 'Monster' depicts Ed Gein killing his brother Henry, but in reality, Henry's death was ruled as accidental due to asphyxiation and burns, with no evidence Gein was involved. Ed Gein was a notorious killer known for grave robbing and murdering two women, and his crimes inspired fictional characters like Norman Bates and Buffalo Bill. He was institutionalized for the rest of his life and died in 1984.

via USA Today|
#brother-henry-gein#crime#ed-gein
entertainment4 months ago

Unveiling the Horrors of Ed Gein: Wisconsin's Infamous Killer

Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' is a miniseries that explores the disturbing life and crimes of Ed Gein, a notorious serial killer whose gruesome acts inspired many horror films and characters, including Norman Bates in 'Psycho'. The series delves into Gein's background, his crimes, and his impact on American horror culture, featuring a cast led by Charlie Hunnam.

via Variety|
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