Charlie Hunnam
Netflix is diving deep into one of the darkest chapters in American true crime history — and Charlie Hunnam is leading the way. The Sons of Anarchy star will take on the chilling role of Ed Gein in Monster: The Ed Gein Story, the latest installment in Ryan Murphy’s acclaimed Monster anthology series. The first trailer just dropped, and it’s as disturbing as you’d expect.
Who Was Ed Gein — and Why Does His Story Still Terrify?
Ed Gein isn’t just another serial killer name in the history books — he’s the twisted figure who inspired some of horror cinema’s most iconic characters, including Norman Bates (Psycho), Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and Buffalo Bill (The Silence of the Lambs).
In the 1950s, Gein’s crimes shocked small-town Wisconsin — and the entire nation — when authorities uncovered human remains, body parts turned into furniture, and a skin suit made from his victims. His story blurred the line between murder and madness, reshaping how America viewed horror itself.
Charlie Hunnam Like You’ve Never Seen Him
In a bold departure from his usual tough-guy roles, Charlie Hunnam fully transforms into Ed Gein, embodying the haunted, hollow-eyed figure at the heart of the nation’s nightmares. The trailer gives us glimpses of his eerie, unrecognizable performance — one that promises to be both sympathetic and horrifying.
“It’s not just about what Ed Gein did,” says a voice in the trailer. “It’s about why he did it.”
Ryan Murphy’s knack for psychologically layered storytelling seems like the perfect fit for such a complex, disturbing subject.
What to Expect from Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Following the success of Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which drew over 1 billion hours of viewership, Murphy continues his true crime exploration with a series that promises to be gritty, immersive, and emotionally unsettling.
Expect the series to dig deep into Gein’s early life, his mental health struggles, his morbid relationship with his mother, and the discovery that turned him into a household name of horror.
Release Date: October 3, 2025
Platform: Netflix (Limited Series)
Created by: Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan
Starring: Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein
Watch the Trailer
The official trailer is out now and already generating buzz for its dark, cinematic visuals and Hunnam’s haunting portrayal. If you’re a fan of true crime, horror history, or Ryan Murphy’s signature blend of drama and dread — this one’s going on your must-watch list.
