
In 2022, It Was A Huge Hit On Netflix, And In Early October, The "grotesque" Series Returns Once Again
On October 3rd, Netflix releases a new season of 'Monster', focusing this time on Ed Gein's chilling story.
The series transports viewers to the frigid Wisconsin of the 1950s, where Ed Gein, a reclusive farmer, hides a horrific secret. His remote farmhouse becomes the site of crimes that would leave a lasting mark on the horror genre for decades.
Cultural Horror Icon
Ed Gein's actions inspired notorious fictional characters like Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill. His obsession with his mother and his psychotic state made him an archetype of the American serial killer.
The third season of Monster delves into Gein's psychological abyss and the impact of his crimes on both the local community and the broader American culture. The first season from 2022 focused on Jeffrey Dahmer. It was a hit, though both critics and viewers found parts of the series "grotesque" and "disgusting". Season 2 may have even received a weaker reception.
Big Names Return
Alongside Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein, Laurie Metcalf plays Augusta Gein, his domineering mother. Tom Hollander portrays filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, with Olivia Williams as his wife, Alma Reville. Starting October 3rd, exclusively on Netflix.