The third season dramatises the life of Gein, played by Charlie Hunnam in what has already been hailed as a truly chilling performance. He was arrested and later deemed fit to stand trial in 1968, before being imprisoned and later dying in a psychiatric institution in 1984. Get personalised updates on all things Netflix Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter. PsychoOne of the most iconic horror films inspired by Gein is Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, released in 1960. Where to watch: Shudder via Prime Video, Plex, and Lionsgate+Monster: The Ed Gein Story is streaming now on NetflixGot a story?