Monstrum

2018
Monstrum

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Who Is This Japanese Yōkai That Is Obsessed With Your Butt? Feb 08, 2024

What looks like a reptile-amphibian hybrid, has a dish shaped skull, smells like fish, is child-like and out to steal your crops and drown your livestock? The Japanese water yokai, Kappa.

EP2 Where the Wild Things Are and the Darkness of Max's Inner Journey Mar 07, 2024

As a kid, the monsters in Where the Wild Things Are were downright frightening. But thinking about the book as an adult, it’s clear there’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story.

EP3 Kong Unleashed: The Making of the Original 1933 Film Apr 04, 2024

In this episode, we explore the legacy of the monumental 1933 film, King Kong, its groundbreaking special effects, and the complex racial and colonial undertones that continue to shape our understanding of this timeless classic.

EP4 Is This North American Sea Serpent Real or a Hoax? May 09, 2024

Many say that the waters of America’s northern coasts are home to an elusive sea serpent of legend. Named Caddy! Or Cadborosaurus, for long. Sightings and testimonials go back generations. Who is Caddy? And why are serpentine water creatures among humanity’s most prevalent monsters?

EP5 Lost in the Backrooms: Exploring the Internet's Creepiest Liminal Space Jun 06, 2024

Ever felt like a place seems real yet oddly unsettling? Welcome to The Backrooms, a digital folklore phenomenon that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, exploring the eerie and uncanny through playful, yet terrifying, community-driven digital storytelling.
8.9| en| Documentary
Synopsis

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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