What makes us so captivated by serial killers?

It might be because we find it difficult to understand what compels an average person to breach that line. Alternatively, it could be the grim curiosity that many find irresistible. Ed Gein may not have taken hundreds of lives, but his story of a reclusive man on a farm with a warped obsession for his mother left an unforgettable mark on horror. From that little, icy town in Wisconsin emerged the inspiration for three of cinema’s most legendary villains: Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill.

Come along as we delve into the narrative of Ed Gein. A story that gave rise to unforgettable movie antagonists such as Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill. Discover how Gein’s unsettling existence transformed horror, evolving the genre from fantastical creatures to unsettling truths. Explore the psychology behind our attraction to these dark tales and what they disclose about human nature.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story is currently available for streaming on Netflix.