US EditionThe True Story Behind Ryan Murphy's New Series 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'
Illinois towns Momence and Saunemin were transformed to replicate 1950s Plainfield, Wisconsin, boosting local economy and showcasing authentic small-town architecture, Netflix said.
- Production crews transformed downtown Momence, Illinois's East Washington Street into a 1950s backdrop, also filming in Los Angeles, California and Pullman, Chicago, Illinois before Netflix streams the series Friday, October 3, 2025.
- Because their architecture matched Plainfield, producers chose Momence, Illinois and Saunemin, Illinois, refitting storefronts and adding vintage cars to transform Kankakee County streets into 1950s backdrops.
- Residents reported repeatedly seeing film crews and Charlie Hunnam in period costume, while local business owners in Kankakee County said filming boosted hotels and restaurants.
- The creative team framed the third Monster season starring Charlie Hunnam and Laurie Metcalf to explore society's obsession with Ed Gein, while Netflix calls it its "most harrowing yet," a label Max Winkler disputes.
- Gein's influence endures as his crimes inspired Norman Bates, Leatherface and Buffalo Bill, while filming across Midwestern towns links regional settings and highlights small-town backdrops.
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The True Story Behind Ryan Murphy's New Series 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'
The serial killer became a household name shortly after he was arrested in 1957.Getty Images Charlie Hunnam and Ryan Murphy at the 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' Tastemaker Dinner hosted by Evan Ross Katz and Netflix.The GistEd Gein was a serial killer who became a household name shortly after his arrest in 1957.Since then, his story has been portrayed in a number of films, beginning with Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.Ryan Murphy's Monster: The Ed Gei…
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