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Feature film — 2007

Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (2007)

3.71h 30mCrime — Drama — Horror — Mystery

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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A high-signal pick with 44 votes.

North American Entertainment / Feifer Worldwide

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Director: Michael Feifer

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Cast & crew

Kane Hodder as Ed Gein

Kane Hodder

Ed Gein

Adrienne Frantz as Erica

Adrienne Frantz

Erica

Michael Berryman as Jack

Michael Berryman

Jack

Priscilla Barnes as Vera Mason

Priscilla Barnes

Vera Mason

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Shawn Hoffman

Bobby Mason

Timothy Oman as Sheriff

Timothy Oman

Sheriff

Caia Coley as Sue Layton

Caia Coley

Sue Layton

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Matteo Indelicato

Deputy Coley

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Stan Bly

Deputy Lyle

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Deborah Flora

Sylvia Anguerson

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Kendal Sheppard

Becky

Mike Korich as Avary

Mike Korich

Avary