Monstrum

Monstrum takes a closer look at monsters, myths, and legends.

Episodes

  • Why Lumberjacks Never Look Behind Them: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Why Lumberjacks Never Look Behind Them

    S7 Ep14 |
    The Hidebehind: you never see it—until it’s too late.
  • A Monster Expert's Take on Mascot Horror: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    A Monster Expert's Take on Mascot Horror

    S7 Ep13 |
    Let's look at how mascot horror twists cheerful childhood icons into unsettling threats.
  • Why Korea’s Monsters Aren’t Meant to Scare You: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Why Korea’s Monsters Aren’t Meant to Scare You

    S7 Ep12 |
    Why is Korea’s most famous monster, Dokkaebi, really not scary?
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    The Deep Halloween Lore You Probably Don’t Know

    S7 Ep11 |
    Bats have long been symbols of death and darkness. But why?
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    Don’t Let the Boo Hag Ride You

    S7 Ep10 |
    Ever wake up feeling drained? Maybe the Boo Hag's been riding you.
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    The Cryptid That Turned Out To Be Real

    S7 Ep9 |
    The okapi sounds made-up—but it’s very real (and very cute).
  • The Disturbing Reasons We Invent Monsters: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Disturbing Reasons We Invent Monsters

    S7 Ep8 |
    What makes a monster?
  • Real Life Monster Hunters Are More Hardcore Than Fiction: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Real Life Monster Hunters Are More Hardcore Than Fiction

    S7 Ep7 |
    How did Van Helsing go from academic in Dracula to action hero icon?
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    The Terrifying Reign of the Beast of Gévaudan

    S7 Ep5 |
    This is the chilling true story of the Beast of Gévaudan.

Specials

  • The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis

    S3 Ep17 |
    This episode will help you understand why the popularity of the werewolf continues to grow
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    The Killer Origins of the Werewolf

    S3 Ep16 |
    How did wolves come to be associated with cannibalism, sorcery, and mental illness?
  • Exhumed: A History of Zombies: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Exhumed: A History of Zombies

    Deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie pop culture.
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    Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead

    S2 Ep15 |
    In the final episode of our three-part series, we bring us to the 21st-century zombie.
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    Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever

    S2 Ep14 |
    In this second episode of our special series, we move from the zombi to the Romero zombie.
  • The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.

    S2 Ep13 |
    The first episode of our three-part special series on the complex history of the zombie.

About Monstrum

The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster for each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature and film.

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