Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield
Synopsis
Inspired by the true story of one of the most gruesome killers in American history. Now, years after inspiring "Psycho's" Norman Bates, "The Silence Of The Lambs'" Buffalo Bill and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's" Leatherface, the story of real life serial killer Ed Gein is told once again. Nicknamed "The Butcher Of Plainfield," Gein was responsible for a rash of gory murders that sent shock waves through his rural Wisconsin town, and across America, in the late 1950's. Prepare to enter the evil mind and twisted world of "The Butcher Of Plainfield."
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Ed Gein: The Butcher Of Plainfield - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-06
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Kane Hodder
Ed Gein
Adrienne Frantz
Erica
Michael Berryman
Jack
Priscilla Barnes
Vera Mason
Shawn Hoffman
Bobby Mason
Timothy Oman
Sheriff
Caia Coley
Sue Layton
Matteo Indelicato
Deputy Coley
Stan Bly
Deputy Lyle
Deborah Flora
Sylvia Anguerson
Kendal Sheppard
Becky
Mike Korich
Avary
Jay Wilkins
Graveyard Security Guard
Sean Stanek
Federal Employee
John Burke
Rick Layton
Samm Enman
Woman in Road
Kevin Linell
Man in Road
Torre Valencia
Girl in Store
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Feifer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Feifer
- Original Score
- Glenn Morrissette
- Original Title
- Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- North American Entertainment, Feifer Worldwide
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Feifer
Michael Feifer
Glenn Morrissette
Bryan Roberts
Michael Feifer, Barry Barnholtz
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Feifer
Producer
Michael Feifer
Screenplay
Michael Feifer
Director
Bryan Roberts
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield
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What is Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield about?
Inspired by the true story of one of the most gruesome killers in American history. Now, years after inspiring "Psycho's" Norman Bates, "The Silence Of The Lambs'" Buffalo Bill and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's" Leatherface, the story of real life serial killer Ed Gein is told once again. Nicknamed "The Butcher Of Plainfield," Gein was responsible for a rash of gory murders that sent shock waves through his rural Wisconsin town, and across America, in the late 1950's. Prepare to enter the evil mind and twisted world of "The Butcher Of Plainfield."
Who directed Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield?
Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield was directed by Michael Feifer.
Who stars in Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield?
The principal cast of Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield includes Kane Hodder, Adrienne Frantz, Michael Berryman, Priscilla Barnes, Shawn Hoffman.
When was Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield released and how long is it?
Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield was composed by Glenn Morrissette.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield?
Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).