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Charlie Hunnam transforms into the infamous serial killer Ed Gein in the teaser for 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story,' the third season of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's Netflix anthology series. The horror series is set to drop every episode on 3rd October, with the streamer touting it as the most spine-tingling season to date.
The 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' teaser trailer shows police investigating Gein's home, visibly disturbed by the horrifying discoveries inside. It ends with a tense interaction between Gein and his mother, played by Laurie Metcalf, hinting at the psychological torment at the core of his story.
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Hunnam takes on the role of Gein, the infamous 'Butcher of Plainfield,' whose horrifying 1950s crimes became the chilling inspiration behind iconic Hollywood horror classics like ‘Psycho.’ Narration by Tom Hollander, portraying Alfred Hitchcock, guides viewers through Gein’s disturbing influence on both real-life criminals and cinematic horror.
Charlie Hunnam's Efforts to Bring 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'
For the role, Hunnam studied the only known recording of Gein, an hour-long interview conducted shortly after the killer's arrest, using the inflexion, phrasing, and energy from the recording to shape his performance. The series explores Gein not only as a murderer but also as a product of his environment, examining the psychological factors that contributed to his crimes.
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Netflix describes 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' as a depiction of how an isolated, mild-mannered recluse in 1950s rural Wisconsin became a "singular ghoul." The series highlights Gein's disturbing fixation on his mother and his horrific crimes, which influenced generations of fictional horror villains, from 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' to 'The Silence of the Lambs.' The show's core theme investigates whether monsters are born or made, suggesting that Gein’s case reflects both innate tendencies and environmental factors.
The season showcases a skilled ensemble cast, including standout performances from Vicky Krieps, Suzanna Son, and Olivia Williams. On the production side, executive producers include Murphy, Max Winkler, Brennan, and others, with Brennan and Winkler taking on directing duties, while Brennan penned every episode.
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Following the success of 'The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' and 'The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,' this third instalment of the 'Monster' franchise promises a deeply unsettling, human-centred exploration of one of history's most infamous killers.
