Ed Gein: Monster, Murderer, and the Real Story Behind Hollywood’s Nightmares
Description
In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the disturbing story of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin serial killer whose gruesome crimes shocked a nation and inspired Hollywood’s darkest legends. From the murder of Bernice Worden to the horrifying discoveries inside his farmhouse, we explore the truth behind the Ed Gein murders and how his life shaped films like Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Silence of the Lambs. With the upcoming Ryan Murphy Monster: The Ed Gein Story Netflix series on the horizon, we reveal the chilling reality behind the myth.
We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:
- Ed Gein - Wikipedia
- Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original ‘Psycho’ – by Harold Schechter
- "Monster, The Ed Gien Story (2025) - Netflix
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- Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
- About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
- Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
- Trailer Music: Stealy Move by Soundroll
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