The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

Ed Gein: Monster, Murderer, and the Real Story Behind Hollywood’s Nightmares

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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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