Why are we obsessed with serial killers?

November 1, 2025

Ed Gein, Buffalo Bill, and Norman Bates

Why are we so obsessed with serial killers?

Maybe it’s because we can’t quite imagine what it takes for an ordinary human brain to cross that line. Or maybe it’s just the morbid curiosity that so many of us find hard to shake. Ed Gein didn’t kill hundreds of people, but his story, one man on a farm, and one deranged devotion to his mother, quietly changed horror forever. Because from that frozen little town in Wisconsin emerged the DNA for three of the most iconic killers in film history: Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill.

Join us as we delve into the story of Ed Gein. A story that inspired iconic movie villains like Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill. Discover how Gein's twisted life rewrote the rules of horror, transforming the genre from monstrous fantasies to terrifying realities. Explore the psychology behind why we can't look away from these dark stories and what they reveal about the human condition.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story is now streaming on Netflix.

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