"Sitting down to watch this, I expected to find it interesting, albeit rather dark. What I actually found, however, was that the barrage of depictions of violence against women quickly became uncomfortable. By the time the shower scene from Psycho was being reenacted on screen, complete with graphic, realistic-looking stab wounds to the female victim, I turned it off. Despite great acting and an undeniably unique story, I found it so deeply unpleasant to watch that I just didn't want to see it."
"Recently, I've been asked repeatedly about the new Netflix series Monster: The Ed Gein Story. This eight-part dramatisation tells the story of the notorious American killer known as the Butcher of Plainfield. Gein's crimes include the murders of at least two women and the exhumation of corpses to create keepsakes from their bones and skin. For example, when police searched Gein's home, they found chairs made from human skin and bowls formed from human skulls."
A forensic psychologist reports frequent engagement with crime shows and notes particular attention to Netflix's Monster: The Ed Gein Story. The series dramatizes Ed Gein's crimes, including murders, the exhumation of corpses, and the creation of objects from human remains. Graphic reenactments, such as a staged Psycho shower scene with lifelike stab wounds, produced strong discomfort and led to turning off the programme. Research mentioned encourages viewers to reflect on emotional responses to consuming or avoiding such content. Setting boundaries and other self-care strategies can help manage exposure to distressing media.
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