Reel Review Mom

It’s been quite a day, friends. First things first: our family just grew by four tiny paws! Meet Neptune—a 2-month-old ball of fluff and chaos who’s already claimed every blanket, pillow, and inch of my heart (and Abigail’s – our cat whisperer). He’s adorable, he’s fearless, and he has no concept of personal space. We are obsessed.

But, as much as I’d love to write an entire post about Neptune’s squeaky meows and acrobatic leaps, let’s get back to why you’re all here: my current TV and movie obsession. And oh boy, Netflix just delivered. Finally.

Dear streaming gods—thank you for blessing us with Monster: Ed Gein. I’m not exaggerating when I say I am beyond over the moon that they dropped all the episodes at once. None of that one-episode-a-week torture. Nope, it’s a full-on binge situation. So, if you text or call and get radio silence, please don’t send a search party. I haven’t been kidnapped; I’m just curled up on the sofa with Neptune, completely absorbed in one of the most twisted, disturbing, and fascinating true-crime stories of all time.

As someone who has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology, I have a bit of a soft spot (or maybe a clinical curiosity?) for studying the criminally insane. And Ed Gein, with all his macabre complexity, sits firmly at the top of that list. This show doesn’t just sensationalize his crimes—it digs into the psyche, the trauma, and the small-town horror that birthed one of America’s most infamous killers.

The series is haunting, immersive, and so well-acted it’ll send chills crawling down your spine. Between Neptune’s purring and the eerie soundtrack, it’s the perfect pairing of cozy and creepy.

So that’s my weekend sorted: one new kitten, one nightmarish killer, and one very content true-crime enthusiast.

Perfectly twisted 👻😆🎃😘