Monster: The Ed Gein Story

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Laurie Metcalf in a dramatic, shadowed portrait, embodying the intensity and complexity of the maternal characters she portrays in film and television.

Laurie Metcalf Captures Complicated Mothers in New Film Role

Laurie Metcalf, celebrated for her nuanced performances, has now twice embodied the mother of a serial killer on screen, most recently as Augusta Gein in Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'.

Naomi Feldman·June 7, 2026