Netflix’s Monster anthology makes its return on October 3, 2025, with Monster:
The Ed Gein Story. This season dives into the disturbing life of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin man whose crimes became the blueprint for horror classics like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Charlie Hunnam steps into the unsettling role of Gein, with Laurie Metcalf playing his controlling mother Augusta. The series also features Tom Hollander and Olivia Williams in key roles. But more than just a retelling of gruesome crimes, this season tries to understand what pushed Gein toward madness, exploring the loneliness, repression, and twisted morality that shaped him.
What’s promising is that the show doesn’t rely only on blood and shock. It’s said to focus on the psychological side of horror, making us question whether monsters are created or born.
Hunnam, by all accounts, went deep into character preparation, even studying rare police recordings to perfect Gein’s voice.
However, not everyone is impressed. Some fans have called out Netflix for dramatizing facts, especially after promotional clips hinted at details that never happened. Others fear the show risks turning real tragedy into entertainment.
Still, Monster: The Ed Gein Story looks set to be a chilling, thought-provoking watch, one that might remind viewers that sometimes, the scariest stories are the ones rooted in truth.
Are you ready?