Back to show
2019
Season 1 episodes2018-10-22

2019

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.

Open first episodePlay trailer

Episodes

Season 1

Episode 1

What Dragons Say About Us

Runtime unavailable

Episode 2

Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster

Runtime unavailable

Episode 3

Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight

Runtime unavailable

Episode 4

The Original Headless Horseman

Runtime unavailable

Episode 5

Release the Kraken!

Runtime unavailable

Episode 6

The Origin of Medusa

Runtime unavailable

Episode 7

Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?

Runtime unavailable

Episode 8

El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery

Runtime unavailable

Episode 9

Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju

Runtime unavailable

Episode 10

How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality

Runtime unavailable

Episode 11

The Legend of La Llorona

Runtime unavailable

Episode 12

Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore

Runtime unavailable

Episode 13

Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth

Runtime unavailable

Episode 14

Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend

Runtime unavailable

Episode 15

Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death

Runtime unavailable

Episode 16

Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant

Runtime unavailable

Episode 17

Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin

Runtime unavailable

Episode 18

Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare

Runtime unavailable

Episode 19

Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster

Runtime unavailable

Episode 20

The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story

Runtime unavailable