5 Horror Movies and Shows Inspired by Ed Gein

From “The Silence of the Lambs” to “American Horror Story”

"Psycho" (Getty Images)
"Psycho" (Getty Images)

If “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” is anything like previous entries in the franchise, it will likely stir up new interest in the subject matter.

Gein has been a major inspiration for a number of major films and TV shows. The infamous killer was known for graverobbing from cemeteries and using the skin from the bodies to make suits, masks, lampshades and more. Those horrific acts were bound to draw Hollywood’s eye eventually.

Below are 5 horror films and TV shows that were inspired by Gein and his dark deeds.

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