Netflix Producing 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' Series Starring Charlie Hunnam
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Netflix is producing an eight-part series titled 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story', starring Charlie Hunnam. The series, inspired by the 1950s serial killer whose crimes influenced several classic horror films, has a production team that includes cinematographer Michael Bauman and showrunner Max Winkler.
Facts First
- Netflix is producing an eight-part series titled 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'
- Charlie Hunnam stars in the series about the 1950s serial killer
- Ed Gein's crimes inspired films like 'Psycho', 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', and 'The Silence of the Lambs'
- The production team includes cinematographer Michael Bauman and showrunner Max Winkler
- The sixth episode, titled 'Buxom Bird', depicts a graphic discovery by police
What Happened
Netflix is producing an eight-part series titled 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story', starring Charlie Hunnam. The series is based on the crimes of Ed Gein, a 1950s serial killer who killed at least two women and exhumed several bodies, desecrating cadavers. The production team includes cinematographer Michael Bauman, showrunner Max Winkler, composer Mac Quayle, and editor Adam Penn. Bauman and Winkler reviewed over 300 visual references and films for the series.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of true crime or classic horror cinema, this series may offer a deep dive into a notorious case that directly inspired films like 'Psycho', 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', and 'The Silence of the Lambs'. The graphic nature of the source material means the series is likely intended for mature audiences.
What's Next
The series is currently in production. The creative team, which includes Steadicam operator P. Scott Sakamoto and chief lighting technician Manny Tapia, appears to be applying a detailed visual approach, using the Alexa 35 camera and custom lenses. The series will be released on Netflix, though a specific premiere date has not been announced.