Netflix has dropped a bone-chilling series for fans of horror and suspense and it is already giving viewers sleepless nights. Titled Monster: The Ed Gein Story the show brings to life the dark and disturbing tale of Ed Gein a notorious serial killer from 1950s Wisconsin. Known as the “Butcher of Plainfield” Gein’s crimes inspired cult horror films like Psycho The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan the series consists of eight gripping episodes each running between 50–60 minutes. It is also available in Hindi dubbing for Indian audiences making it accessible to a larger viewership. Who are the main actors in the show? Hollywood actor Charlie Hunnam steps into the chilling role of Ed Gein capturing his disturbed mind and eerie mannerisms. Alongside him Laurie Metcalf delivers a powerful performance as Gein’s strict mother Augusta whose influence shaped much of his twisted psychology. The mother-son dynamic adds another layer of unease to the already terrifying story. What makes it so disturbing? The series digs into Gein’s horrifying practices. Obsessed with women he targeted them as his victims. Not only did he murder but he also unearthed female corpses from graves. Gein then used their skin to make masks their bones for furniture and skulls as bowls scenes that the series depicts in terrifying detail. These moments are not just for shock value; they reveal the sheer depth of Gein’s psychological derangement. Every episode ensures that viewers are left unsettled forcing them to confront the thin line between reality and nightmare. Based on true events does it live up to expectations? What makes Monster: The Ed Gein Story even more spine-chilling is that it isn’t pure fiction. The series is rooted in true events reflecting one of America’s most disturbing real-life cases. With its blend of horror and psychological thriller elements it goes beyond jump scares leaving audiences with lingering discomfort. IMDb has rated the series 7 out of 10 and within just 26 hours of release it has been trending on OTT platforms. The dark slow-burning narrative mixed with visually disturbing sequences has been winning praise from horror enthusiasts across the globe. Why should horror fans watch it? For anyone who enjoys the horror-thriller genre this series offers more than just blood and gore. It explores the human psyche distorted family relationships and the terrifying extremes of obsession. Fans of Psycho and The Silence of the Lambs will find echoes of those stories here but this time with Gein’s real life taking centre stage. Monster: The Ed Gein Story was released on October 3 and is currently streaming on Netflix. Highlights: Monster: The Ed Gein Story is based on the real-life crimes of serial killer Ed Gein. The series features eight episodes each lasting nearly an hour available in Hindi dubbing. Within hours of release it began trending on Netflix drawing strong reactions from horror fans.