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Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield

Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield

Mar 6, 2007
90 min
CrimeDramaHorrorMystery
3.9/ 10
40 votes

Overview

Inspired by the true story of one of the most gruesome killers in American history. Now, years after inspiring "Psycho's" Norman Bates, "The Silence Of The Lambs'" Buffalo Bill and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's" Leatherface, the story of real life serial killer Ed Gein is told once again. Nicknamed "The Butcher Of Plainfield," Gein was responsible for a rash of gory murders that sent shock waves through his rural Wisconsin town, and across America, in the late 1950's. Prepare to enter the evil mind and twisted world of "The Butcher Of Plainfield."

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3.9/10
40 votes
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3.7/10
1,885 votes
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en

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North American EntertainmentFeifer Worldwide

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Spoiler Review: 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' on Netflix - Pajiba

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Spoiler Review: 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' on Netflix  Pajiba

See the Monster: The Ed Gein Story cast vs. the real-life people who inspired their characters - Entertainment Weekly

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See the Monster: The Ed Gein Story cast vs. the real-life people who inspired their characters  Entertainment Weekly

Ed Gein’s Crimes Still Fascinate Us Today. Netflix’s ‘Monster’ Unpacks Our 70-Year Obsession. - Biography

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Ed Gein’s Crimes Still Fascinate Us Today. Netflix’s ‘Monster’ Unpacks Our 70-Year Obsession.  Biography

The True American Horror Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ - Variety

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The True American Horror Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’  Variety

“SONS OF ANARCHY” STAR CHARLIE HUNNAM TO PLAY ED GEIN IN THIRD SERIES OF RYAN MURPHY’S “MONSTER” - screamhorrormag.com

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“SONS OF ANARCHY” STAR CHARLIE HUNNAM TO PLAY ED GEIN IN THIRD SERIES OF RYAN MURPHY’S “MONSTER”  screamhorrormag.com

Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein Trailer Teases MGM+ Disturbing Documentary - MovieWeb

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13 Horror Movies Inspired By Serial Killer Ed Gein - Creepy Catalog

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13 Horror Movies Inspired By Serial Killer Ed Gein  Creepy Catalog

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? - Comics Bookcase

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Every Horror Movie Inspired By Serial Killer Ed Gein - Screen Rant

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Review: ED GEIN: THE BUTCHER OF PLAINFIELD - Fangoria

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Review: ED GEIN: THE BUTCHER OF PLAINFIELD  Fangoria

DVD review zu «Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield» (2007) ‒ I just borrowed them bodies - OutNow

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