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.
Episodes
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Episode 11, Season 6
The Unspoken Rules of Slasher MoviesLet’s talk slasher films–their origins, their lasting impact, and why we love them so much!32:44 -
Episode 10, Season 6
Why Manticore Is a Dungeons & Dragons LegendIs the Manticore a man-eating monster from Persian myth or simply a misidentified tiger?12:47 -
Episode 9, Season 6
The Ancient Terror of the Chinese Hopping Corpse, JiangshiJiangshi, is a variation on the vampire that you won’t soon forget!12:13 -
Episode 8, Season 6
The Mother of Vengeance: Grendel's MomTranslation has shaped the lore of Grendel's Mother as a fearsome yet misunderstood figure.8:44 -
Episode 7, Season 6
La Lechuza: The Shape-Shifting Witch-OwlLa Lechuza: The Shape-Shifting Witch-Owl10:29 -
Episode 6, Season 6
King Kong pt. 2King Kong and how his long-lived story has changed to reflect our society’s complex social issues.10:09 -
Episode 5, Season 6
Lost in the Backrooms: Exploring the Internet's Creepiest Liminal SpaceEver felt like a place seems real yet oddly unsettling?11:16 -
Episode 4, Season 6
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: Cadborosaurus11:15 -
Episode 3, Season 6
A Giant Monster With a Giant ProblemIn this episode, we explore the complicated legacy of the monumental 1933 film, King Kong.9:06 -
Episode 2, Season 6
How a Children’s Book Introduced Us To Our Inner DemonsThere’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story!9:12 -
Episode 1, Season 6
Who Is This Japanese Yōkai That Is Obsessed With Your Butt?Meet Kappa, a Japanese water yokai that's obsessed with butts.11:25
