Was Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ Really Inspired by Ed Gein? Breaking Down the Truth Behind ‘Monster’

Monster: The Ed Gein Story is currently airing on Netflix. Here we break down those Alfred Hitchcock scenes and how real to ...

Is 'Psycho' Based on the Life of Ed Gein? Inside the 'Monster' Connection

Legendary director Alfred Hitchcock never explicitly said his 1960 movie starring Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates was based ...

Is Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ Actually Based on Ed Gein?

Alfred Hitchcock is remembered as the Master of Suspense, but not all of his monsters sprung exclusively from his mind. In 1960, Hitchcock's horror classic Psycho shocked the world with then-unseen ...

The true crimes of 'Monster' Ed Gein influenced these horror movies

Murderer Ed Gein became a template for the modern-era serial killer in everything from Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" to "The ...
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3 Must-Watch Thrillers You Need to Stream in September 2025: ‘The Departed’ and More

From 'The Departed' to a Stephen King classic, here are three must-watch thrillers you can stream on Netflix and more in September 2025 ...