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Ed Gein
Ed Gein
Actors: Steve Railsback, Carrie Snodgress, Carol Mansell, Sally Champlin, Steve Blackwood
Director: Chuck Parello
Genres: Action & Adventure, Indie & Art House, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
R     2005     1hr 29min

This is the true story of America?s first famous serial killer. Everyone in small Plainfield, Wisconsin thought Ed was just a little different, a local oddity. But Ed was tormented and haunted by years of family abuse and ...  more »

     

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Actors: Steve Railsback, Carrie Snodgress, Carol Mansell, Sally Champlin, Steve Blackwood
Director: Chuck Parello
Creators: Bill Cross, A. Brooks Medoff, Charles Adelman, Hamish McAlpine, Karen Nicholls, Laura De Casto, Stephen Johnston
Genres: Action & Adventure, Indie & Art House, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Crime, Indie & Art House, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: First Look Pictures
Format: DVD - Color
DVD Release Date: 08/26/2005
Original Release Date: 01/01/2000
Theatrical Release Date: 00/00/2000
Release Year: 2005
Run Time: 1hr 29min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 3
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Languages: English

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Member Movie Reviews

K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 7/5/2023...
Pretty lame. Stay tuned for the very ending if you must to see what happened to Ed Gein in real life and his interview.
Susan J. from BRUCETON, TN
Reviewed on 2/10/2015...
Seen the original movie at the outdoor when I was a kid . This one was not as interesting as that one was . Similar in ways I guess just not what I was looking for
Jason C. (JJC) from NEWARK, NJ
Reviewed on 1/30/2008...
America's first famous serial killer, was a very odd and quiet man named Ed Gein, who lived by himself in a large farmhouse in the small town of Plainfield, Wisconsin. After years of being tortured and haunted by his family, which also lead to the killing of his own brother, Ed started to lose his mind and furthermore studied up on very strange cultures which included shrunken heads, skin masks and costumes and cannibalism. Ed began to test his knowledge of these topics of interest with the local townsfolk...by killing them and performing unspeakable acts. Ed Gein's story paved the way and inspired the basis for "Psycho" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."

"Ed Gein" is an independent film that was in very limited release, but it is a very intriguing and well done film. Steve Railsback (best known for portraying Charles Manson in "Helter Skelter") gives a remarkable performance as Ed Gein, one that should've been considered for major awards. The film definitely defines the character although I thought the film could've used a little more "meat" (hahaha couldn't resist), for it's only 89 minutes.

I highly recommend this film for you horror freaks as well as those of you who want to see a re-enactment of the life of one of history's most famous and disturbing serial killers.
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

Disturbing
Robert A. Herberg | 02/21/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This movie was disturbing and hard to watch. The director gave us a look into the troubled mind of a serial killer, instead of trying to shock us with gore."