Ed Gein: The Real Psycho
Synopsis
Few murderers in American history are as well known as Ed Gein, who might not have scored the highest body count, but whose predilection towards defiling corpses has made him just as infamous decades after his apprehension. Some even think that his infamy can still be felt, with discovery+'s latest Shock Docs entry, Ed Gein: The Real Psycho, investigating whether the spirit of the killer can still be felt around his Wisconsin hometown. You can check out an all-new exclusive clip from The Real Psycho above, in which investigators experience an otherworldly connection to some of Gein's personal artifacts.
Top Cast
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Tim Perez-Ross
Ed Gein
Steven 'Prozak' Shippy
Self - Host, Paranormal Investigator and Documentary Filmmaker
Alex Stavrevski
Young Ed Gein
Matthew Thompson
Male Skin-Walker
Sawyer Williams
Denny Layton
Cindy Kaza
Self - Host, Psychic Medium
Michelle Fenski
Self - Paranormal Investigator
Dave Bignell
Self - Plainfield Local
Tom Dyar
Self - Local Resident
Lori McCloud
Self - Plainfield Historian
Andy Thundercloud
Self - Ho-Chunk Tribe Elder
Jay Gates
Sheriff Art Schley
Kera O'Bryon
Augusta Gein
Ed Gein
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin R. Hershberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Nelson
- Original Title
- Ed Gein: The Real Psycho
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin R. Hershberger
Ron Nelson
Jean Guy Bureau, Hugh Burruss
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Nelson
Writer
Jean Guy Bureau
Director of Photography
Hugh Burruss
Director of Photography
Kevin R. Hershberger
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ed Gein: The Real Psycho
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ed Gein: The Real Psycho about?
Few murderers in American history are as well known as Ed Gein, who might not have scored the highest body count, but whose predilection towards defiling corpses has made him just as infamous decades after his apprehension. Some even think that his infamy can still be felt, with discovery+'s latest Shock Docs entry, Ed Gein: The Real Psycho, investigating whether the spirit of the killer can still be felt around his Wisconsin hometown. You can check out an all-new exclusive clip from The Real Psycho above, in which investigators experience an otherworldly connection to some of Gein's personal artifacts.
Who directed Ed Gein: The Real Psycho?
Ed Gein: The Real Psycho was directed by Kevin R. Hershberger.
Who stars in Ed Gein: The Real Psycho?
The principal cast of Ed Gein: The Real Psycho includes Tim Perez-Ross, Steven 'Prozak' Shippy, Alex Stavrevski, Matthew Thompson, Sawyer Williams.
When was Ed Gein: The Real Psycho released and how long is it?
Ed Gein: The Real Psycho was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.