Ed Gein: The Real Psycho(2021)
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.
Ed Gein: The Real Psycho (2021) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Kevin R. Hershberger, released on November 11, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Tim Perez-Ross, Steven 'Prozak' Shippy, Alex Stavrevski and Matthew Thompson. Viewers rate it 2.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin R. Hershberger
- Writers:
- Ron Nelson
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Guy Bureau
- Status:
- Released
Ed Gein: The Real Psycho Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Perez-Ross
as Ed Gein
Steven 'Prozak' Shippy
as Self - Host, Paranormal Investigator and Documentary Filmmaker
- Alex Stavrevski
Alex Stavrevski
as Young Ed Gein
- Matthew Thompson
Matthew Thompson
as Male Skin-Walker
- Sawyer Williams
Sawyer Williams
as Denny Layton
Cindy Kaza
as Self - Host, Psychic Medium
- Michelle Fenski
Michelle Fenski
as Self - Paranormal Investigator
- Dave Bignell
Dave Bignell
as Self - Plainfield Local
- Tom Dyar
Tom Dyar
as Self - Local Resident
- Lori McCloud
Lori McCloud
as Self - Plainfield Historian
- Andy Thundercloud
Andy Thundercloud
as Self - Ho-Chunk Tribe Elder
- Jay Gates
Jay Gates
as Sheriff Art Schley
Key crew
Directed by Kevin R. Hershberger, written by Ron Nelson.
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Ed Gein: The Real Psycho Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Ed Gein: The Real Psycho – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ed Gein: The Real Psycho?
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The main cast of Ed Gein: The Real Psycho (2021) includes Tim Perez-Ross, Steven 'Prozak' Shippy, Alex Stavrevski, Matthew Thompson and Sawyer Williams. The film was directed by Kevin R. Hershberger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ed Gein: The Real Psycho released?
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Ed Gein: The Real Psycho was released on November 11, 2021 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Ed Gein: The Real Psycho worth watching?
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Ed Gein: The Real Psycho (2021) holds an average rating of 2.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.