Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (2007)

Inspired by the true story of one of the most gruesome killers in American history. Now, years after inspiring "Psycho's" Norman Bates, "The Silence Of The Lambs'" Buffalo Bill and "The ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Feifer

Writer:

Michael Feifer

Stars:

Kane Hodder, Adrienne Frantz, Michael Berryman

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kane Hodder	...	Ed Gein
Adrienne Frantz	...	Erica
Michael Berryman	...	Jack
Priscilla Barnes	...	Vera 'Momma' Mason
Shawn Hoffman	...	Bobby Mason
Timothy Oman	...	Sheriff (as Tim Oman)
Caia Coley	...	Sue Layton
John Burke	...	Rick Layton
Matteo Indelicato	...	Deputy Coley
Stan Bly	...	Deputy Lyle
Deborah Flora	...	Sylvia Anguerson
Kendal Sheppard	...	Becky
Mike Korich	...	Avary
Jay Wilkins	...	Graveyard Security Guard
Sean Stanek	...	Federal Employee

Storyline

Inspired by the true story of one of the most gruesome killers in American history. Now, years after inspiring "Psycho's" Norman Bates, "The Silence Of The Lambs'" Buffalo Bill and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's" Leatherface, the story of real life serial killer Ed Gein is told once again. Nicknamed "The Butcher Of Plainfield," Gein was responsible for a rash of gory murders that sent shock waves through his rural Wisconsin town, and across America, in the late 1950's. Prepare to enter the evil mind and twisted world of "The Butcher Of Plainfield."

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Plot Keywords:

killer | wisconsin | serial killer | grave robbing | grave robber | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and disturbing graphic images

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 March 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ed Gein

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Feifer Worldwide, North American Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

Kane Hodder's tattoos and burn scars are clearly visible through out the movie.

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Connections

Version of Ed Gein (2000)

User Reviews

My Take

This was, without a doubt, the worse horror movie I have ever seen.... Forget the fact that the story had little to do with the facts of Ed Gein... Ed Gein's story is horrific & this movie ignored the facts and strayed way off course. Acting, on all levels, was pathetic. Story, again, for some unknown reason didn't go into the horrific facts. Could have been so scary if it would have stuck to the facts. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? TERRIBLE MOVIE! Steve Railsback version was much, much better. Don't waste a penny on this terribly made flick... And, why ignore the reality of the horrific events? That alone would make for a great story. Man, makes you wonder why this would ever be approved for release. Why spend so much money on a movie that will never make a penny (except for my wasted $5...