Ed Gein (2001): Cast & Ratings
Ed Gein is a 2001 biographical thriller directed by Chuck Parello, starring Steve Railsback and Carrie Snodgress. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Chuck Parello
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Look International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ed Gein About?
The premise of Ed Gein without spoilers.
A group of paranormal investigators explores the disturbing life and legacy of Ed Gein, a notorious figure from Plainfield, Wisconsin. They seek to understand the origins of his horrifying crimes and confront the disturbing possibility that his influence might linger beyond his lifetime. As they delve into his twisted psychology, they grapple with the darkness he unleashed and question whether such evil can ever truly be overcome.
Ed Gein Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- human skin mask
- true crime
- docudrama drama
- death
- women
- shooting
- arrest
- murder
- corpse
- domineering mother
- wisconsin
- small town
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- skinning
- sin
- ritual
- resurrection
- religious fanatic
- plainfield wisconsin
- newsreel footage
- neighbor
- mama's boy
- male female relationship
- grave robber
- grand guignol
- furniture
- family relationships
- epilogue
- dysfunctional family
- denial
- dead body
- cooking
- christian
- bone
- bible
- beheading
- basement
- bar
- good versus evil
- murderer
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- fratricide
- serial killer
- wearing human skin
- psychotic
- sheriff
- skin
- auditory hallucination
- mother son relationship
- 1950s
Ed Gein Cast
Steve Railsback leads the cast, with Carrie Snodgress. Directed by Chuck Parello.
- Director Chuck Parello
More from Chuck Parello
One more film directed by Chuck Parello: The Hillside Strangler.
Ed Gein Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ed Gein 42 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 54% User score
See on TMDB
Ed Gein Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ed Gein.
Ed Gein Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Ed Gein - Il macellaio di Plainfield” and “Ed Gein - O Serial Killer”.
- Also known as
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- Ed Gein - Il macellaio di Plainfield
- Ed Gein - O Serial Killer
- Ed Gein, le boucher
- In the Light of the Moon
- Эд Гейн: монстр из Висконсина
- Ed Gein: The Wisconsin Serial Killer
- Ed Gein: O Serial Killer
- 人皮杀手
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Movies Like Ed Gein
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield and Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein.
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Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield 2007 -
Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield 2004 -
Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein 2023 -
Ed Kemper 2025 -
Dahmer 2002 -
Gacy 2003 -
Ed and His Dead Mother 1993 -
The Secret Life: Jeffrey Dahmer 1993 -
Kemper on Kemper: Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer 2018 -
The Co-Ed Killer: Mind of a Monster 2021 -
Evil Ed 1995 -
Wisconsin Death Trip 1999
Ed Gein FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ed Gein, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ed Gein?
Ed Gein runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Ed Gein released?
Ed Gein was released on May 4, 2001.
Who directed Ed Gein?
Ed Gein was directed by Chuck Parello.
More films by Chuck Parello Who is in the cast of Ed Gein?
Ed Gein stars Steve Railsback and Carrie Snodgress.
How is Ed Gein rated?
Ed Gein has 42 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Ed Gein have a post-credit scene?
No. Ed Gein has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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