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Critics Slam Netflix’s Ed Gein Story for Fabrication
10/23/2025
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- Netflix's Monster: The Ed Gein Story, created by Ryan Murphy, has drawn criticism for its portrayal of real-life figures, particularly Anthony Perkins.
- Oz Perkins, Anthony Perkins's son, says he will not watch the series due to its creative liberties and sensationalism in the true crime genre.
- Critics, including Harold Schechter, argue that much of the show is fabricated.
