'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' Cinematographer Details Claustrophobic Visual Approach for Netflix Series
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Summary
Cinematographer Michael Bauman discusses his approach to shooting Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story,' an eight-part series starring Charlie Hunnam about the infamous 1950s serial killer. Bauman focused on creating a claustrophobic, tension-filled visual style by keeping the lighting "as dark as possible." The article explores how Gein's disturbing story—involving at least two murders, grave robbing, and a skin suit made from human cadavers—inspired classic horror films like 'Psycho,' 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' and 'The Silence of the Lambs,' and how the cinematography aimed to match the psychological horror of the subject matter.
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· 3 pulledWhen cinematographer Michael Bauman began research for Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story,' he got unique insight into the story.
The eight-part series, led by Charlie Hunnam, tapped into the serial killer who killed at least two women and exhumed several bodies for his heinous purposes in the 1950s.
Gein and his story are rife with disturbing, unprecedented psychological drama.
'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' cinematographer Michael Bauman on creating a claustrophobic look and keeping everything as "dark as possible" to build tension.
