"Before The Texas Chainsaw Massacre... there was Ed."

2025

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.2(492 votes)

Ended

Crime

Drama

Overview

The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.

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4 members

Acting

Charlie Hunnam

Ed Gein

Acting

Suzanna Son

Adeline Watkins

Acting

Vicky Krieps

Ilse Koch

Acting

Laurie Metcalf

Augusta Gein

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