US EditionNetflix’s First Look at Monster: The Ed Gein Story Is Obscenely Chilling, but It’s Already Made One Huge Mistake
The series explores Ed Gein's crimes in 1950s Wisconsin, whose actions inspired iconic horror characters, following Netflix's successful true crime anthology format with over 1 billion hours viewed.
- On Aug. 27, Netflix shared first-look images and confirmed Monster: The Ed Gein Story will premiere globally on Oct. 3, 2025.
- As the third 'Monster' installment, the series is produced by Ryan Murphy Productions and Prospect Films, filmed mainly in Los Angeles, California, and Chicago, Illinois, with Ian Brennan and Max Winkler directing.
- The season comprises eight episodes with Charlie Hunnam starring as Ed Gein, Laurie Metcalf cast as Augusta Gein, and Max Winkler directing episodes 1-3 and 6-8 while Ian Brennan directs episodes 4 and 5.
- Netflix's earlier 'Monster' seasons showed massive audience engagement, with Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story surpassing 1 billion hours viewed and the series continuing to explore Ed Gein's influence on horror culture.
- Netflix says production on the next season is slated to begin this fall, with the Lizzie Borden season starring Ella Beatty in development while Ed Gein is in post-production.
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Monster season 3 release date confirmed with serial killer Ed Gein's story following Dahmer and Menendez Brothers episodes
With the first two seasons of Ryan Murphy's anthology series Monster having scored huge viewing figures for Netflix, a third instalment is on the way fast – and the release date has now been confirmed.The new season, which is titled Monster: The Ed Gein Story and stars Charlie Hunnam, will officially debut on the streamer on Friday 3rd October 2025.The news was announced on Netflix's social media accounts, where three different posters were rele…
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