‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Episode Lengths, Titles, and Descriptions
Monster: The Ed Gein Story is the latest season of Monster which is a show that depicts real tales of real life “monsters”—here are the episode lengths, titles, and descriptions for the series. The first series followed cannibal serial killer…
Monster: The Ed Gein Story is the latest season of Monster which is a show that depicts real tales of real life “monsters”—here are the episode lengths, titles, and descriptions for the series.
The first series followed cannibal serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, the second followed the murderous (?) Mendenez brothers, and this third one is about legendary serial killer Ed Gein.
Ed Gein briefly appeared in Dahmer—the first season of the show. He was portrayed by Shane Kerwin but has been recast for this new series. Charlie Hunnam will be portraying Ed Gein instead.
Here is the logline for the series:
The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood’s most iconic on-screen killers.
As the logline suggests, Ed Gein is the inspiration behind Norman Bates (Psycho), Leatherface (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Buffalo Bill (The Silence of the Lambs). Alfred Hitchcock, director of Psycho is depicted on screen in Monster: The Ed Gein Story by Tom Hollander.
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Episode Lengths
All of this comes via the Netflix app, so it is official. The season has 8 episodes.
| Episode | Runtime | Release Date |
| 1 | 53 Minutes | October 3rd |
| 2 | 59 Minutes | October 3rd |
| 3 | 58 Minutes | October 3rd |
| 4 | 57 Minutes | October 3rd |
| 5 | 48 Minutes | October 3rd |
| 6 | 45 Minutes | October 3rd |
| 7 | 58 Minutes | October 3rd |
| 8 | 65 Minutes | October 3rd |
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Episode Titles & Descriptions
Episode 1: Mother!
Description: On a remote Wisconsin farm, troubled loner Ed Gein’s twisted bond with his domineering mother triggers a terrifying descent into madness.
Runtime: 53 Minutes
Episode 2: Sick as Your Secrets
Description: Tormented by horrific visions, Ed turns his fixation with death into a grisly hobby. Years later, fiction and reality collide on a Hollywood film set.
Runtime: 59 Minutes
Episode 3: The Babysitter
Description: Ed’s warped search for connection leads him from a late-night rendezvous to a grotesque magic show — and ignites a bitter grudge that’s hard to shake.
Runtime: 58 Minutes
Episode 4: Green
Description: Ed finds himself torn between two very different women. As the Vietnam War rages, tales of a real-life bogeyman inspire a young Texas filmmaker.
Runtime: 57 Minutes
Episode 5: Ice
Description: Adeline’s dreams of fame clash with the harsh realities of life in the big city. Consumed by his dark desires, Ed commits unconscionable acts.
Runtime: 48 Minutes
Episode 6: Buxom Bird
Description: When the authorities uncover a nightmarish crime scene, Ed’s puzzling explanations raise deeper questions. Adeline steps into the spotlight.
Runtime: 45 Minutes
Episode 7: Ham Radio
Description: Deputy Frank turns the Gein farmhouse into a sordid spectacle. Ed devises a unique method to communicate with his heroes in the outside world.
Runtime: 58 Minutes
Episode 8: The Godfather
Description: Ed finds new purpose helping investigators crack a disturbing case. But as the past and present blur, his terrifying legacy looms larger than ever.
Runtime: 65 Minutes
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Runtime vs Other ‘Monster’ Seasons
Here is the average runtime of each season in the Monster universe. For reference The Dahmer story has 8 episodes, The Menendez Story has 9 episodes and The Ed Gein Story has 8 episodes.
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: 53.5 Minutes
Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story: 52.2 Minutes
Monster: The Ed Gein Story: 55.4 Minutes
What Else To Know About ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’
Here is the cast of Monster: The Ed Gein Story:
- Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein
- Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein
- Suzanna Son as Adeline Watkins
- Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock
- Vicky Krieps as Ilse Koch
- Olivia Williams as Alma Reville
- Lesley Manville as Bernice Worden
- Joey Pollari as Anthony Perkins
- Charlie Hall as Deputy Worden
- Tyler Jacob Moore as Sheriff Schley
- Addison Rae as Evelyn Hartley
- Will Brill as Tobe Hooper
- Mimi Kennedy as Mildred Newman
- Robin Weigert as Enid Watkins
The show releases on October 3rd at 3 AM EST / 12 AM PST on Netflix. All 8 will release on that day and time as it is a binge-release.
Every episode of Monster: The Ed Gein Story is written by showrunner Ian Brennan, and directed by Max Winkler. Monster was created by Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy.
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