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200424 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

200424 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Gein exhumed corpses and made items from human remains in Plainfield, Wisconsin.

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Michelle Palmer

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Gein exhumed corpses and made items from human remains in Plainfield, Wisconsin.

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Michelle Palmerdirector

Ed Gein

John K. Russellcast

Harold Schechtercast

David J. Skal

David J. Skalcast

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Plainfield, Wisconsin, was the site of Ed Gein's gruesome activities in the 1950s. Known for exhuming corpses and crafting macabre artifacts from human remains, Gein's actions shocked the nation. This 24-minute documentary features interviews and archival footage that detail his crimes and their influence on horror films like Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Director Michelle Palmer presents a historical account of Gein's life and the lasting impact of his legacy on popular culture.

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