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10-09-2025, 06:07 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/08/netlfix-monster-ed-gein-serial-killer-ryan-murphy
The sentiment that Monster: The Ed Gein Story is "lurid exploitation that clumsily grasps for higher meaning" is a prominent critique of the 2025 Netflix series. Many reviews argue that the show, from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, fails to meaningfully explore its themes, instead leaning on shocking, fabricated plot points. Critics believe the series uses the real-life killer's story for sensationalism under the guise of psychological or societal commentary.
The sentiment that Monster: The Ed Gein Story is "lurid exploitation that clumsily grasps for higher meaning" is a prominent critique of the 2025 Netflix series. Many reviews argue that the show, from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, fails to meaningfully explore its themes, instead leaning on shocking, fabricated plot points. Critics believe the series uses the real-life killer's story for sensationalism under the guise of psychological or societal commentary.