Novelty revisits the story of one of the most controversial figures in American history and discusses cultural fascination around criminals
After the launch of Monster: The story of Ed Geinthird season of the anthology Monsters created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan For Netflix, the protagonist Charlie Hunnam (Sounds of anarchy), who plays the infamous killer Ed Gein, responded to criticism that the new chapter would be glamorized murders and exploring violence in a sensational way.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that the project seeks to understand – not glorify – the behavior of the character. “If people feel compelled to talk about it, great. What I hope is that they see it was a sincere exploitation of the human condition and the reasons for which this boy did what he did”Said the actor.
Known for inspiring horror classics as Psychosis, The electric saw massacre and The silence of the innocentthe case of Gein – A farmer from the interior of Wisconsin who, in the 1950s, killed women and used his skins – is revisited here from a more psychological perspective. The series addresses the character’s isolation, the mourning for the mother’s death and his suffering with an undiagnosed schizophrenia.
“I never felt that we were doing something free or looking for shock”, He defended Hunnam. “Everything was designed to tell this story as honestly as possible.”
What is the story of Monster: The story of Ed Gein?
Known as “Plainfield’s butcher”, Ed Gein He was convicted of murder in the 1950s, but was also suspected of violating tombs and involvement in other brutal crimes. Its history has shocked the United States and remains one of the most disturbing of the twentieth century criminal chronicle.
The new chapter of the anthological series will explore the life and crimes of the serial killerwhich eventually inspired some of the greatest villains of pop culture, as Norman Batesfrom Psychosisand Leatherfacefrom The electric saw massacre.
Where to watch Monster: The story of Ed Gein?
With eight chapters, Monster: The story of Ed Gein It is available in full in the Netflix catalog, at no additional costs for streaming service subscribers. Watch the new trailer, which has Charlie Hunnam (Sounds of anarchy) In the main role, below:
Source: THR
Also read: Who was Ed Gein, a killer who inspires Netflix’s new season of ‘Monsters’?
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