Fan CastingRyan Murphy's Monster: Ed Gein

In the third season of Ryan Murphy's chilling anthology series, *Monster*, audiences are taken into the twisted world of Ed Gein, the infamous "Butcher of Plainfield." Set in 1950s Wisconsin, the season explores the small-town horrors that led to the discovery of Gein's shocking crimes, including body snatching and gruesome murders that would later inspire iconic horror characters like Norman Bates and Leatherface. Through the lens of local investigators, townspeople, and Gein himself, each episode uncovers the unsettling secrets of his isolated life, his disturbing obsession with his mother, and the macabre nature of his violent acts. Combining psychological tension with raw, horrific moments, delves deep into the mind of one of America's most disturbing criminals, making it the most terrifying season yet.