A sober, unsensational look at the grotesque deeds of 49-year-old rural recluse Ed Gein, whose bizarre crimes horrified '50s America and inspired films ranging from PSYCHO and THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE to SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Plainfield, WI, 1957: Local eccentric Ed Gein (Steve Railsback), regarded by his neighbors as peculiar but harmless, is living a double life. He does odd jobs for the neighbors — including babysitting — shops at middle-aged matron Colette Marshall's (Carol Mansell) general store and drinks at the tavern owned and operated by aging good-time girl Mary Hogan (Sally Champlin). But warped by pulp novels and the fanatical religious teach...
Released:
2000
Rated:
R
Length:
89 mins