Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story has become the latest topic of discussion on the internet since the series premiered on October 3, 2025. The true crime drama is a part of Netflix’s hit Monster Anthology that explores the disturbing life of Ed Gein, a man whose crimes shocked the US in the 1950s.
He went on to inspire some of the most iconic horror characters in Hollywood. The series goes deep into the twisted world of Ed’s crimes, including robbing graves, murders, and an obsession with his mother. However, it left viewers confused on whether everything was truth or a dramatic retelling? Well, let’s find out.
What is true about Monster: The Ed Gein Story?
The majority of what Monster: The Ed Gein Story showcases about Ed Gein’s crimes is true. He lived in Plainfield, Wisconsin, and was initially known as a quiet and reclusive farmer. But that image was broken in 1957 when police investigated the disappearance of local hardware store owner, Bernice Worden, and they discovered horrifying evidence inside Gein’s farmhouse. According to TIME, the investigators found body parts, skulls used as household items, and even masks and suits made from human skin.