Monster: The Ed Gein Story OTT release date: When and where to watch the bone-chilling serial killer series
Monster: The Ed Gein Story OTT release date: Inspired by the sinister killings and the psychopathic serial murderer Eddie Gein, the upcoming Netflix series has surprised fans with its gory visuals.
Last Updated: 08.26 PM, Sep 20, 2025
Netflix is set to bring another bone-chilling series based on the true horrors of a gruesome serial killer with Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Featuring Charlie Hunnam as the eponymous monster in the upcoming series, the streaming giant has stepped up the game with gory visuals and a sinister tone. As the series gears up for its release with a blood-curdling trailer, here’s everything you need to know about the series and the brutal killer who inspired it.
When and where to watch Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Inspired by the sinister killings and the psychopathic serial murderer Ed Gein, the upcoming Netflix series has surprised fans with its hair-raising trailer. Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan are set to bring the third installment in the true crime anthology series with its upcoming series on Netflix. Get ready to unleash true horror with Monster: The Ed Gein Story on October 3.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story plot, cast, and trailer
From the brainchild of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the seasoned creators behind Netflix’s crime biopics, Dahmer and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, comes the third installment in the anthology series. Charlie Hunnam plays the titular role as he brings the infamous serial killer Ed Gein to life with this 7-part miniseries. Laurie Metcalf plays Gein's mother. The supporting cast includes Addison Rae, Suzanna Son, Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, Lesley Manville, and Vicky Krieps in pivotal roles.
The trailer of Monster: The Ed Gein Story garnered attention for its sinister backdrop and gory visuals, giving a glimpse of one of America’s most notorious and brutal serial killers. Notably, this is not the first time Ed Gein has served as an inspiration for a psychological thriller. Previously, many filmmakers have delivered the spine-chilling tales revolving around the psycho killer, like The Silence of the Lambs, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and more. Take a look:
A blend of psychological thriller, bloody visuals, and intense drama, Netflix’s Ed Gein Story will keep you on the edge of your seat as it delves deeper into the mind of America’s most twisted serial killer. Whether it is his obsession for his mother or the inhuman serial murders, there is something unsettling with the killer that makes him ‘harder to look away.’ The story follows around the eponymous serial killer and grave robber who unleashed his terror in the 1950s and left a deadly mark on America’s crime history with his deeds. It is based on the real-life story of psycho killer Eddie Gein, who turned into a monster with his horrific crimes.
FAQs:
Q. Where to watch Monster: The Ed Gein Story?
A. Monster: The Ed Gein Story will premiere on Netflix on October 3.
Q. Is Monster: The Ed Gein Story based on a true story?
A. Yes, Monster: The Ed Gein Story is based on psycho killer, Eddie Gein's horrific crimes.