Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield

In 2007, Kane Hodder—best known as Jason Voorhees—portrayed Gein in this gritty reimagining of his crimes. While not strictly accurate, the film dives deep into his rural isolation and gruesome rituals, blending fact with horror fantasy. Director Michael Feifer said he wanted to show “how madness could grow in plain sight.” Though controversial, it reignited interest in Gein’s true story for a new generation of horror fans.