Charlie Hunnam has undergone a startling transformation to play serial killer Ed Gein in the upcoming third season of Netflix's 'Monster' anthology series. The first images of Hunnam in character were released on Netflix's social media, prompting a strong reaction from fans.
Ed Gein, known as the 'Butcher of Plainfield', inspired iconic horror films such as 'The Silence of the Lambs', 'Psycho', and 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'. He confessed to two murders and admitted to exhuming bodies to create a 'house of horrors' from their remains, with suspicions of further killings.
Fans expressed both fear and excitement over Hunnam's likeness to Gein. One tweeted, 'Holy f**k, it's so scary how similar he looks to Ed.' Another said, 'Can't wait to disturb and terrify myself with this.' However, some voiced concerns about the series potentially glorifying the killer.
Criticism of the show's true crime focus has been ongoing. A relative of one of Jeffrey Dahmer's victims previously criticised Netflix for not consulting her, calling the production 'money hungry'. Some social media users questioned the necessity of further glamorisation, with one stating it felt like 'Netflix milking trauma into entertainment'.
Previous seasons of 'Monster' focused on Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez Brothers. The second season sparked a re-examination of the Menendez case, leading to resentencing hearings, though parole was ultimately denied.
