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Ed Gein

  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Thriller
Confirmed2000-11-175.45.5Trakt

The true story of Edward Gein, the farmer whose horrific crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs. This is the first film to Gein's tormented upbringing, his adored but domineering mother, and the 1957 arrest uncovered the most bizarre series of murders America has ever seen

Ed Gein is a 2000 crime drama based on the true story of Edward Gein, the Wisconsin farmer whose disturbing crimes inspired iconic horror films like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The film explores Gein's troubled childhood, his relationship with his controlling mother, and the 1957 arrest that revealed one of America's most bizarre murder cases. Released in November 2000, it remains the definitive account of the killer's tormented life.

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Available in: Austria · Switzerland · Germany · Italy · Liechtenstein · San Marino · +1 more

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
2000-11-17

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Trailer

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When was Ed Gein released?

Ed Gein was released on November 17, 2000.

Is Ed Gein based on a true story?

Yes, the film is based on the true story of Edward Gein, a Wisconsin farmer arrested in 1957 for a series of murders. His crimes inspired the plots of Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.

What does the film cover?

The film examines Gein's disturbing upbringing, his relationship with his domineering mother, and the details of his arrest and the crimes that followed.

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