Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield
Inspired by the true story of one of the most gruesome killers in American history. Now, years after inspiring "Psycho's" Norman Bates, "The Silence Of The Lambs'" Buffalo Bill and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's" Leatherface, the story of real life serial killer Ed Gein is told once again. Nicknamed "The Butcher Of Plainfield," Gein was responsible for a rash of gory murders that sent shock waves through his rural Wisconsin town, and across America, in the late 1950's. Prepare to enter the evil mind and twisted world of "The Butcher Of Plainfield."
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Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 6, 2007
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery
User Score
36%
Original Title
Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield
Production Companies
North American Entertainment, Feifer Worldwide
Director
Michael Feifer
Budget
$1,500,000
Description
Inspired by the true story of one of the most gruesome killers in American history. Now, years after inspiring "Psycho's" Norman Bates, "The Silence Of The Lambs'" Buffalo Bill and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's" Leatherface, the story of real life serial killer Ed Gein is told once again. Nicknamed "The Butcher Of Plainfield," Gein was responsible for a rash of gory murders that sent shock waves through his rural Wisconsin town, and across America, in the late 1950's. Prepare to enter the evil mind and twisted world of "The Butcher Of Plainfield."
