Welcome to Monstrum!
About the Episode
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 in each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature, and film and digs deep into the history of those mythologies.
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Recent Episodes
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Episode 4, Season 6<br> Is This North American Sea Serpent Real or a Hoax?
The Pacific Northwest's enigmatic waters are home to an elusive sea serpent of legend: Cadborosaurus| 11:15 -
Episode 3, Season 6<br> A Giant Monster With a Giant Problem
In this episode, we explore the complicated legacy of the monumental 1933 film, King Kong.| 9:06
Extras
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The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.
The first episode of our three-part special series on the complex history of the zombie.16:50 -
Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever
In this second episode of our special series, we move from the zombi to the Romero zombie.19:43 -
Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead
In the final episode of our three-part series, we bring us to the 21st-century zombie.16:58 -
The Killer Origins of the Werewolf
How did wolves come to be associated with cannibalism, sorcery, and mental illness?25:32 -
The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis
This episode will help you understand why the popularity of the werewolf continues to grow30:50 -
Legends of the Werewolf
How did these predators come to be associated with cannibalism, sorcery, & mental illness? -
Exhumed: A History of Zombies
Deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie pop culture.50:56 -
Exhumed: A History of Zombies Preview
Deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture.0:30 -
A History of Zombies
A three-part special series exploring the complex history of the zombie.
