disc@houxz.UUCP (OPUS) (09/04/84)
Does anyone out there realize that the man on whom both the book and the movie "Psycho" is based passed away recently? Does anyone know this man's name, and his history? Post or mail your answers; if no one gets it, I'll reveal the answer in a week or so. Scott Berry
devine@asgb.UUCP (09/07/84)
Ahh yes. Ed Gien has inspired all sorts of interesting tales and movies. I was born and raised in Wisconsin and most recently lived in Madison. He was at the Mendota State Hospital (or some such similarly named thing) where he was placed instead of a jail because (if you can believe this) he was found mentally incompetent. His grisly crimes occurred in the 1950's. He was a bachelor farmer that killed and literally butchered people. The evidence the police found in his house was not (ahem) appetizing. A coupla books have been written about him if you "hunger" for more details. Not only was Psycho loosely based on his deeds but so was Texas Chain Saw Massacre and probably many other stories. Discount lamp shades anyone....? Bob Devine Burroughs Advanced Systems Group in Boulder ...!ihnp4!sdcrdcf!bmcg!asgb!devine
walt2@ihuxl.UUCP (Walt Kurszewski) (09/07/84)
Could the movie Psycho possibly have been based on the wild and crazy lifestyle of Ed Geen (sp?)? That party animal hailed from Plainfield, Wisconsin. I've played football against Plainfield High (Rosholt High, '80). Anybody out there want to buy a lampshade? Walt Kurszewski ihnp4!ihuxl!walt2