In the Light of the Moon

"Before DAHMER, Before GACY, There was ED."

Jul 20 2001 Not Rated 1h 29m
Biography, Crime, Drama

The true story of Edward Gein, the farmer whose horrific crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs. This is the first film to Gein's tormented upbringing, his adored but domineering mother, and the 1957 arrest uncovered the most bizarre series of murders America has ever seen

Plot

The true story of Edward Gein, the farmer whose horrific crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs. This is the first film to depict Gein's tormented upbringing, his adored but domineering mother, and the 1957 arrest uncovered the most bizarre series of murders America has ever seen.

Written by

Stephen Johnston

Directed by

Chuck Parello

Cast

Steve Railsback, Carrie Snodgress, Carol Mansell

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Kunert/Manes Entertainment LLC, Unapix Entertainment Productions, Tartan, City Heat Productions

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 2 nominations

Trailers
Trailer: Ed Gein 2000 _www.skywarez.com.br_By JiGSaW
Scores
# of Votes
5,747
Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
Metascore
42
Popularity
NA