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20-07-2025
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17 Dark Historical Facts You Didn't Learn In School
Redditor u/DrunkenConifer asked people to share the historical events that were actually grislier and grosser than most people think. So, I did deep dives on 17 of the events mentioned in that thread and summarized the dark, often unknown details here for you. Let's get into them: "The Great Pox" — aka the 1495 syphilis epidemic that swept across Europe prior to the existence of the antibiotics to treat it. Like today, the first stage of the sexually transmitted infection began with painless ulcers, typically on one's genitals, that often went away on their own. The next phase manifested in the form of rashes, swollen lymph nodes, and — at its worst — pustules "which oozed a foul-smelling discharge." Again, these would go away, fooling people into thinking they were cured. In the third and final phase, permanent and more intense symptoms arose. Though they were still alive, infected people's skin and bones would literally start rotting and disintegrating on their faces. This often resulted in the collapse of their nasal cartilage, which made them appear as though they had no nose at all. Other symptoms included the formation of gummas — or "grotesque tumor-like growths" and severe damage to internal organs. You can read more about the early syphilis epidemic by: Creme_Bru-Doggs In January of 1919, The Great Molasses Flood took Boston's North End by storm. While you might think the famously thick, slow-moving syrup surely couldn't be all that deadly, the flood actually killed 21, injured 150, and caused massive damage. The 2.3 million gallons of molasses traveled at speeds up to 35 miles per hour. It "knocked an elevated train off of its tracks, crushed buildings, moved a firehouse and other buildings off their foundations, and suffocated both humans and animals." The flood came after Purity Distilling's 50-foot-tall tank of molasses split open, wreaking havoc on the crowded neighborhood in the middle of the day. According to structural engineers, the tank was poorly built, with walls that were too thin to support the weight of the product and made of unsuitable material that could — and did — easily crack with a sudden temperature the severity of the flood was a shock, the tank had been experiencing issues long before the catastrophe ever happened. Residents had been complaining about the tank leaking molasses, but in response, the distilling company simply painted it brown so locals wouldn't notice the molasses seeping through its by: natterca "The low reflective bumper on the rear of an 18-wheeler trailer is called a Mansfield Bar. It's named after actor Jayne Mansfield, who died after her driver ran into the back of a trailer at 2 a.m. in 1967. Jayne, her lawyer, and her children, including 3-year-old Mariska Hargitay, were in the vehicle. The car slid under the trailer and none of the adults survived the crash." Contrary to what was portrayed in Netflix's Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story series, what was actually found in Dahmer's Milwaukee apartment was much more sinister. According to police findings, there were "seven skulls, two human hearts, an entire torso, a bag of human organs, two skeletons, a pair of severed hands, two severed and preserved male genitalia, a mummified scalp and a 57-gallon drum that included three dismembered torsos." The Oxford Apartments that Dahmer resided in were torn down in 1992, and it remains an empty, grassy lot despite efforts to repurpose it into a children's play area. You can read the FBI report for yourself by: AddictedToDurags Like its sister ship, the Titanic, the Britannic met its demise at sea. In 1916, the hospital ship reportedly hit a German mine, causing an explosion. Despite the flooding of six of its compartments, it remained afloat, so the captain ordered the ship to go at full speed to land. This only made it sink faster, so he ordered it to slow back down. Unfortunately, before it did, two lifeboats full of passengers fled the ship without getting permission first. Thinking they were escaping to safety, they were sucked into the ship's propellers. Suggested by: Tarkus_Edge In 1992, Stella Liebeck — a 79-year-old McDonald's customer — sued the fast food giant after suffering burns from their coffee. While many saw the case as a quick way to make a buck from a massive corporation, Stella was seriously injured. She was sitting in the passenger seat of her grandson's car at the time of the incident and had ordered a hot coffee at a McDonald's drive-thru. While parked, she put the cup between her legs and opened the lid, which spilled burning hot coffee all over her. Her sweat pants soaked up the hot liquid, keeping it in contact with her skin. She suffered third-degree burns on 6% of her body, "including her vagina, perineum, buttocks, thighs, and groin area." She had to be hospitalized for eight days and required skin grafts. After reaching out to McDonald's about the incident to cover her medical fees, they offered her a mere $800. After the trial, she was awarded $200K in compensatory damages and an additional $2.7 million for punitive damages. Suggested by: u/the-wrong-lever More than half of the 81 people that made up the Donner party were children, six of which were infants. Overall, about half of those who survived being stranded ultimately succumbed to cannibalism. In most instances, they consumed the flesh of the members of their party who died naturally, though prior to that, they considered the men of the party dueling or drawing straws to determine who would be sacrificed for food. On one occasion, though, they killed two Native American men who'd joined them prior to being stranded. The two men had refused to eat human flesh and had attempted to flee, fearing they'd be future targets. They were correct. Other members of the party "slaughtered their pack animals, cooked their dogs, gnawed on leftover bones and even boiled the animal hide roofs of their cabins into a foul paste." They were also reported to have eaten boiled pieces of leather and tree bark."Suggested by: Ziggysan On March 18, 1937, tragedy struck a school in New London, TX, just fifteen minutes before classes were to end for the day. A massive explosion killed nearly 300, including students from fifth through eleventh grade. It was so big that it was felt by residents up to 40 miles away and reportedly shot a two-ton slab of concrete 200 feet away from the school. The explosion was caused by a cost-saving measure the school had taken earlier in the year in an effort to save $300 a month on gas. Plumbers had tapped a "residue gas line"; however, there was a faulty connection, and gas had been pooling under the school. On the day of the explosion, some students reported watery eyes and feeling lightheaded, but odors hadn't yet been added to natural gas in the 1930s, so it went undetected. That very year, gas odorization was mandated in the state of Texas. You can read more about the tragedy by: GloveBatBall Flight data during the Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986 revealed that it was likely some of the astronauts on board were still alive after the explosion. According to NASA, at least three of the emergency breathing packs were turned on following the Challenger's explosion, leading them to believe that some of the crew remained conscious for at least 10 seconds following the disaster and were alive when it hit the water. They were believed to have been coherent enough to understand the severity of what was occurring. Reportedly, the final word they heard from the crew — which was uttered by the shuttle's pilot, Michael J. Smith, 73 seconds after they took off — was a simple, "Uh oh." Suggested by: Yournaughtyjedi The gritty details of Travis the Chimp mauling Charla Nash in 2009. Travis — who'd been raised by Sandra Herold in a particularly human-like life — had been described as "agitated" on the day of the incident. Charla — Sandra's friend who had often looked after Travis when she was away — had arrived at Sandra's home to help for the day. Whether Charla offered to come or Sandra asked her to is debated by the two. Regardless, Charla drove over and exited the car holding an Elmo doll. Almost immediately, Travis began assaulting her. The violent attack went on despite Sandy coming after him with a snow shovel and, later, a knife. He even stopped to look her in the eyes. After police arrived at the scene, Charla was found mostly naked, "covered in nearly half [her] blood supply," and with pieces of her scalp and fingers strewn about the yard. Per New York Mag, "Travis had bitten or torn away her eyelids, nose, jaw, lips, and most of her scalp. He'd broken nearly all the bones of her facial structure. He'd fully removed one of her hands and virtually all of the other. He'd rendered her blind." She was in critical condition, but alive, and underwent over a year of a chase with the local police department, Travis was shot and, ultimately, above is Charla in by: Party-Welder3777 The aftermath of the American Civil War was more gruesome than most realize. Redditor u/senorgrub shared their perspective as a Gettysburg local, "The part you don't think about is the aftermath. We think they fight and leave, but [it wasn't] that simple." Infection and blood loss made battle wounds all the more deadly, which not only resulted in many dead bodies, but also contributed to the piles of amputated limbs. According to one Confederate soldier, "There were piles of legs, feet, hands and arms, all thrown together, and at a distance, resembled piles of corn at a corn-shucking. Many of the feet still retained a boot or shoe." It's estimated that roughly 620,000 died on both sides during the OP pointed out that "a lot of these battles were in warm areas during the summer months. Gettysburg was the first week in July in southern Pennsylvania. [We're] talking 100-degree heat and rotting flesh, bugs, and animals consuming that stuff ...That flesh took YEARS to clean up."Suggested by: senorgrub Similarly, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in and around New Orleans in 2005 was even more devastating than commonly believed. Approximately 1,170 people died in Louisiana, with 47% of the deaths being a result of acute or chronic disease and 33% being a result of drowning. 80% of New Orleans and the parishes surrounding it were flooded by 20 feet of water. Redditor u/thetruckboy shared their first-hand experience of it: "I was down there twice immediately after the storm, and the stench from dead bodies was almost overwhelming. My sister and brother-in-law bought a house on the other side of Lake Pontchartrain a few months later, and there were STILL bodies floating up on the north shore of the lake." You can learn more about the statistics surrounding deaths due to Hurricane Katrina by: thetruckboy A decent chunk of what doctors know about hypothermia and how to deal with it came from "Nazi science" in WWII. The Dachau Hypothermia Experiments were "medical experiments" — or, rather, brutal torture — conducted at the Dachau concentration camp with the goal of discovering the most effective treatments for immersion hypothermia. The use of their findings was highly debated, with some arguing that using it would be wholly unethical, and others considering it valid medical data that could save lives and using it in their studies. You can read more about it by: u/CommieKiller304 King Leopold II's treatment of the people of the Congo (now called the Democratic Republic of Congo) during the late 1800s was so cruel that other European colonial powers — despite their own violence towards Africans simultaneously — condemned it, and the Belgian parliament had to step in to take it from his control. Packaged as a "humanitarian and philanthropic mission," Leopold II's reign was brutal. If villages failed to produce an adequate yield of rubber, ivory, or minerals for trade, it was not uncommon for a member of the village — often a young child — to have their hands or feet chopped off. His administrators were also known to have "child colonies" made up of kidnapped orphans who were expected to work and train as soldiers. It's believed that over half of them died in the "colonies." Further, Leopold II had a "human zoo" at his palace in Tervuren, with over 260 Congolese people in it. His actions were not condemned until 1908. You can read more about his horrific reign by: RonNumber On December 14, 1799, George Washington was nearly (attemped to be) brought back to life. While he had succumbed to his throat ailment (there's debate as to the specific illness) fairly quickly, he tried a variety of remedies, from gargling molasses, vinegar, and butter to having his throat "swabbed with a salve and a preparation of dried beetles." Additionally, he requested his doctor to bleed him and lost 40% of his blood in the process. By the time his friend — surgeon Willian Thornton — arrived, Washington was dead and frozen due to the cold. Thornton proposed they thaw the former president in warm water, that he perform a tracheostomy, and that they inject Washington with lamb's blood in an attempt to revive him. Ultimately, the procedure was not supported by those close to Washington. You can read more about it by: wagadugo "The first suicide hotline was created after a man — 23-year-old deacon Chad Varah — conducted the funeral of a 13 or 14-year-old girl. She killed herself after she got her period for the first time and assumed it was an STD, since no one talked about periods at the time." While the actual hotline itself didn't come into fruition until nearly two decades later, his "vision began" after that funeral in 1935. For hundreds of years, people dumped human, industrial, and animal waste into London's River Thames. By 1858, it caused such a horrendous odor to plague the city that it became dubbed "The Great Stink." The river's longtime pollution caused many Londoners to become violently — and sometimes deathly — ill with cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, as water wells lied near leaking cesspools and even water pumped from outside the city was still at risk of sewer contamination. In several cholera epidemics between 1831 and 1854, roughly 30,000 Londoners died. In 1855, Royal Institution scientist Michael Faraday claimed the river's water was 'an opaque pale brown fluid' and that near its bridges, people could see dense clouds of fecal matter at the surface. Ultimately, the "Great Stink" and its horrific consequences were the catalyst for London's sewage system, which was conpleted in 1870. You can read more about it by: LonelyWanderess Do you know of any dark historical facts like these? From pop culture to politics, I wanna hear all of them. If you'd like, you can share them in the comments below or via this anonymous form for an opportunity to be included in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.
Business Upturn
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Monsters Season 3: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on July 9, 2025, 20:00 IST Last updated July 9, 2025, 16:38 IST Netflix's Monsters anthology series, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, has gripped audiences with its chilling dives into real-life crime stories. After the success of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story in 2022 and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story in 2024, fans are eagerly awaiting the third installment. Titled Monster: The Original Monster , this season will focus on the infamous serial killer Ed Gein. Here's everything we know so far about the release date, cast, plot, and what to expect from this highly anticipated season. Release Date Rumors: When Will Monsters Season 3 Premiere? As of July 2025, Netflix has not announced an official release date for Monsters Season 3, but clues from production timelines and industry sources point to a likely premiere in late 2025. Filming began in November 2024 in Chicago and Los Angeles, with additional shoots reported in February 2025. Given that the first two seasons launched in September (2022 for Season 1 and 2024 for Season 2), a similar fall release, possibly September or October 2025, seems plausible. Cast Updates: Who's Starring in Monsters Season 3? The cast for Monster: The Original Monster is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, blending seasoned actors with fresh faces. Here's who's confirmed so far: Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock Olivia Williams as Alma Reville Suzanna Son Vicky Krieps Emma Halleen as Suzette Rumored Additions The inclusion of Hitchcock and Reville hints at a broader exploration of Gein's cultural impact, particularly in shaping horror cinema. Ryan Murphy has expressed excitement about working with Hunnam, noting his resemblance to Gein and his ability to portray complex characters. Plot: What to Expect from Monster: The Original Monster Monster: The Original Monster will center on Ed Gein, a Wisconsin native whose gruesome crimes in the 1950s shocked the world. Born in 1906, Gein was arrested in 1957 after the disappearance of hardware store owner Bernice Worden. Authorities discovered her decapitated body at Gein's farmhouse, along with human remains used to create macabre items like lampshades, masks, and a suit made of skin. Gein confessed to murdering Worden and another woman, Mary Hogan, and admitted to exhuming bodies from a local cemetery for his grotesque creations. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, he was deemed unfit for trial in 1958 but was later convicted. Unlike previous seasons, which focused heavily on the killers' crimes and trials, Season 3 will take a unique approach by examining Gein as the 'first celebrity serial killer' and his influence on pop culture. The inclusion of Alfred Hitchcock and Alma Reville suggests the season will explore how Gein's story inspired films like Psycho , The Texas Chainsaw Massacre , and The Silence of the Lambs . Expect a blend of psychological horror, true crime, and commentary on how media sensationalized Gein's atrocities. The season may delve into Gein's isolated upbringing, his toxic relationship with his mother, and the psychological factors that drove his actions. Fans speculate it could also touch on unconfirmed theories, such as Gein's possible involvement in his brother's death in a 1944 farm fire. The narrative is expected to be darker and more horror-driven than Season 2's courtroom drama, with graphic depictions of Gein's crimes, including grave robbing and body mutilation. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Yahoo
30-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Niecy Nash-Betts says 2 producers discussed her weight in front of her face during audition: 'Guys, she can hear you'
Even before she was an Emmy-winning actress, Grotesquerie star Niecy Nash-Betts had no problem standing up for herself during auditions. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter as part of its drama actress roundtable, Nash-Betts recalled a very uncomfortable moment during an audition years ago when producers started talking about her body as though she wasn't standing right in front of them. "I auditioned for something early in my career, and the two producers looked at each other and said, 'She's got a cute face. You think she can lose weight?' And I was like, 'Guys, she can hear you. She is here. And, no, she can't. Now are y'all going to give me the job?'' Though Nash-Betts didn't reveal the name of the project, she said she did end up landing the role: "I don't even know if I was the best one, but they probably felt so embarrassed." Even better, she did not have to lose any weight to get the part. In fact, Nash-Betts recalled, "I went home and ate a cookie." The 55-year-old Nash-Betts, who married singer Jessica Betts in 2020, also discussed how surprised she was to be asked to do nude scenes later in her career. "When I turned 45, it was like, 'And now we want you to be naked.' You waited until now? I was fine to play the part, but the days that you have to film intimate scenes, it's stressful." After winning an Emmy in 2024 for Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Nash-Betts — who broke through in 2003 for her performance as Deputy Raineesha Williams on the comedy Reno 911! — has seen her career go in a more dramatic direction. "I literally just called my team and said, 'I think people forgot I'm funny,'" said the actress, who will next star alongside Naomi Watts and Kim Kardashian in Ryan Murphy's legal drama, All's Fair. "Every role I get, I'm crying. I'm falling out. I'm perturbed. I'm a funny girl too, so I'm out here in the streets trying to remind people." Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Netflix's 'Monster' Season 3 Digs Into Ed Gein's Horrors After Dahmer, Menendez Brothers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Netflix's Monster anthology series will return with a third installment that dives into the life and crimes of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin murderer whose gruesome legacy shaped modern horror. Following the success of Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan will continue their exploration of America's most chilling criminal minds with Monster: The Original Monster, casting Charlie Hunnam as Gein. The new season will not only revisit Gein's crimes but also explore how his story has influenced generations of filmmakers and pop culture, according to TV Insider. Who Is Ed Gein? Gein, one of America's most infamous killers, was born in 1906 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was raised on a secluded farm in Plainfield by an alcoholic father and a deeply religious mother who instilled in him the belief that women and sexuality were immoral, according to Following the deaths of his father, brother, and mother between 1940 and 1945, Gein became reclusive, remaining alone on the family farm, reported According to Gein's crimes and his background inspired the creation of Norman Bates in Psycho, Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs. Ed Gein is seen at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Madison on November 19, 1957, for questioning in connection with the slaying of a Plainfield widow. Ed Gein is seen at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Madison on November 19, 1957, for questioning in connection with the slaying of a Plainfield widow. Edward Kitch/AP Photos What Did Ed Gein Do to His Victims? Gein's criminal actions came to light in 1957 when authorities found the body of Bernice Worden, a missing store clerk, in his farmhouse—decapitated and gutted. Inside, police discovered an array of human remains including skulls, organs, and skin-made items such as lampshades, chairs and a suit. Gein admitted to digging up the graves of recently buried women who, he said, resembled his mother, according to Despite the shocking volume of remains found, Gein was only legally linked to two murders—Worden and Mary Hogan. Declared mentally unfit to stand trial, he was committed to the Mendota Mental Health Institute. In 1968, he was found guilty by reason of insanity and spent the rest of his life institutionalized, dying of cancer in 1984. He was 77 years old. What to Know About Netflix's Monster Season 3 on Ed Gein Season 3 of Monster, officially titled Monster: The Original Monster, will shift focus to Gein, continuing the anthology format started by Murphy and Brennan. Hunnam will portray Gein, joined by Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein, Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock, and Olivia Williams as Alma Hitchcock. The show aims to not only recount Gein's crimes but also address his lasting imprint on horror media. The inclusion of characters like Hitchcock, film director of notorious movies including Psycho, could mean that the third season of Monster will touch on broader thematic examination of Gein's influence on Hollywood, TV Insider reported. The Monster series is currently the third-most popular Netflix English language series, according to Netflix's Tudum. The site reported that the first season focusing on Jeffrey Dahmer "reached 1 billion hours of viewing in its first 60 days, making it one of only four series to achieve this milestone." Actor Charlie Hunnam is seen in Los Angeles in August 2011. Actor Charlie Hunnam is seen in Los Angeles in August 2011. Chris Pizzello/AP Photos When Will Netflix's Ed Gein Monster Season 3 Come Out? An exact premiere date has not yet been announced, but Netflix confirmed that filming began in November 2024 in Chicago. Both previous seasons—focusing on Dahmer and the Menendez brothers—debuted in September, suggesting a similar timeline is likely for the Gein-focused season. Given the previous release schedule and current production status, viewers may expect a release sometime in the latter half of 2025. What People are Saying A Reddit user named u/billybumbler posted on May 5: "If I remember correctly, its rumored he probably killed his brother as well. There was a fire on the family farm where his brother had died while trying to put it out along side Ed. Its believed Ed started the fire so trick his brother and then killed him with a blow to the head of some sort. His brother did not fall in line with their mother's extremely religious views, and that caused some anger." A Reddit user named u/Crunchyfrozenoj posted on May 4: "They're currently making a series on him. Charlie Hunnam (who is objectively hot) is playing him. Get ready for the fan girls." A Reddit user named u/Catdaddy84 posted in September: "Very interesting choice, I just watched a documentary about this case. Charlie is very different from Ed but I'm sure they'll make it work."
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ed Gein documentary out today promises 'never-before-heard' details ahead of new Netflix Monsters
It is a must-watch for fans of Netflix's Monsters series Netflix enthusiasts have been on tenterhooks for months as they await updates on the much-anticipated third season of the crime drama series Monsters. The show, co-created by Ryan Murphy, has so far delved into the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez Brothers, with the notorious 'body snatcher' Ed Gein set to be the next criminal profiled. The anthology series has been smashing records with each new season. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story raked in a staggering one billion viewing hours within its first 60 days, while the second instalment, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, quickly became one of Netflix's most viewed shows of the year. The series even had real-world repercussions, with the actual Menendez Brothers expressing their gratitude for the show. In an interview with TMZ, they revealed: "Once you bring a spotlight on it, the bullying and the trauma tends to find healing or find recourse and so I feel like shining a light on it now Ryan Murphy did his project ended up doing that and so in that way I think we are grateful." Filming for the upcoming third series, titled The Original Monster, kicked off in November, featuring Charlie Hunman of Sons of Anarchy fame as Ed Gein. While an official release date is yet to be confirmed, it's anticipated to hit screens in late 2025, reports Surrey Live. While fans may have a bit of a wait on their hands, there's no shortage of documentaries exploring the crimes of Ed Gein. In fact, a brand new documentary has just been released, promising to recount the killer's story in a way never seen before. Psycho: The Lost Tales of Ed Gein is an MGM+ original series released today (May 1). The official synopsis reveals: "This MGM+ original docuseries follows the horrifying grave robber and serial killer Ed Gein whose crimes inspired such iconic films as Psycho and The Silence of the Lambs. "With new reveals and never-before-heard recordings, viewers will be transported to late-1950s Middle America and submerged in Gein's perverse mind. "The series explores Gein's upbringing and twisted relationship with his mother, his early grave robbing and murders, and the police's discovery of his terrifying house of horrors." Who was Ed Gein? Edward Theodore Gein was born in 1906 in Wisconsin. He was a murderer and suspected serial killer known for his macabre collection of body parts which he crafted into masks, clothing and household items. Among his gruesome collection was a bowl made from a skull and a lampshade made from human skin. He even confessed to wanting to create a wearable woman suit out of skin. Upon investigation, police discovered that Gein had robbed graves to collect the remains. He confessed to two murders but was only ever convicted of one due to being deemed unfit to stand trial by reason of insanity. However, authorities suspect he killed many more. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Gein spent the rest of his life in a psychiatric institution until his death at the age of 77 in 1984 from complications of lung cancer. He has been credited as the muse for several iconic horror film characters, including Psycho's Norman Bates, Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs.
