Ed Gein

"Before DAHMER, Before GACY, There was ED."

2000 1h 29m EN

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5.4

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★5.4TMDB · 128

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Synopsis

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The true story of Edward Gein, the farmer whose horrific crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs. This is the first film to Gein's tormented upbringing, his adored but domineering mother, and the 1957 arrest uncovered the most bizarre series of murders America has ever seen

“Before DAHMER, Before GACY, There was ED.”

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Cast

Steve Railsback
Ed Gein
Carrie Snodgress
Augusta W, Gein
Carol Mansell
Collette Marshall
Sally Champlin
Mary Hogan
Steve Blackwood
Brian
Nancy Linehan Charles
Eleanor
Bill Cross
George Gein
Travis McKenna
Ronnie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chuck Parello
Writers: Stephen Johnston
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chuck Parello, shot by Vanja Černjul. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Robert McNaughton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Elena Maganini shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Steve Railsback and Carrie Snodgress and Carol Mansell carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Before DAHMER, Before GACY, There was ED.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chuck Parello directs. Vanja Černjul behind the camera. Robert McNaughton scores. Elena Maganini cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
226 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Chuck Parello, shot by Vanja Černjul. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Robert McNaughton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Elena Maganini shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Steve Railsback and Carrie Snodgress and Carol Mansell carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Before DAHMER, Before GACY, There was ED.".
9IMDB entry: tt0230169 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 13 themes, including "insanity", "beheading", "furniture", "bartender".